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Is it smart to trust your doctor?

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Should you trust your doctor? According to an article from CNN Health, healthcare professionals may not be as trustworthy as one may hope and believe. The solution to this problem? Do some research. From administering chemo therapy to terminally ill cancer patients to influencing individuals to undergo unnecessary surgeries, a number of doctors have been … Continued

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Worker’s Compensation: Implementing a First Aid Program Can Reduce Costs

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The California Worker’s Compensation guidelines have changed in a way that requires employers to pay dollar-for-dollar for all claims under $7001. However, if claims are categorized as “first aid,” employers can lower costs by paying claims directly, skipping the insurance company altogether. California law defines first aid as “any one-time treatment, and any follow up … Continued

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Lessons from the Josie King Story

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By, Katie Leander The Josie King Story is hard to hear, but it should be heard by every care giver and every institution. Quite simply, this story can provide a paradigm shift in how care givers view medical errors and the impact of even seemingly small errors. Josie was a little girl who died at … Continued

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Ethics overshadowed by sales goals: “When death is better than a nursing home”

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California law requires assisted living residents who develop bed sores to be transferred to nursing home care. Despite their lack of medical credentials, CA’s Emerald Hills Assisted Living employees were directly and indirectly encouraged by Emeritus management to illegally treat bed sore wounds. The goal? Reduce move-out rates and maximize profit. Emeritus referred to this … Continued

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