As health care needs rise and fewer doctors choose to become family practice physicians, the scope of practice for PAs is increasing to fill the demand.
Recent Washington State and the Cities of Everett and Seattle have filed claims against Purdue Pharma for harm caused by the opioid epidemic.
Recently Bob Ferguson has filed lawsuits against two hospitals for failing to provide charity care to low income patients.
To avoid serious errors in dosing, particularly in the pediatric population, the AAP is calling for the use of kilograms only in the ER.
A recent study found that steroid injections can increase cartilage loss with only minimal benefit, but some doctors are dubious.
A large Danish study found that women who undergo C-sections are more likely to have future surgical complications from a hysterectomy.
Mandatory reporting of settlements to the National Practitioner Data Bank can discourage doctors from consenting to settle claims.
The DOH recently released a report finding a number of problem areas at Swedish’s Cherry Hill
