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[Editor’s Note: Read part one of this story here.] While medication and other clinical errors are among the most common mistakes that result in claims, state laws limit their success, said Matthew Streger, a founding partner of Keavney & Streger in New Jersey “For example, in New Jersey, if the agency and its workers can More
Effective patient transportation is an essential part of any healthcare system to ensure individuals receive the care they need in a timely fashion. But when something goes wrong, the result can be tragic for everyone, including those who are not directly involved in the transport. From misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment to motor vehicle crashes, there More
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According to the American College of Rheumatology, orthopedic surgeons perform about 790,000 total knee replacements and 544,000 total hip replacements each year in the United States. These numbers are expected to rise as the population continues to age. Total joint arthroplasty or TJA is reserved for patients with degenerative joint disease for whom conservative treatments More
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