Recent data from the Pew Research Center reports that retirement rates declined during the Great Recession in 2010. This continued throughout the decade that followed, with a small increase in retirement rates during and shortly after the pandemic. This has...
Medical Malpractice
What are the USPSTF most recent recommendations for preventative care?
Congress authorized the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) to start putting together the United States Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) in 1998. This task force is composed of medical experts and works to improve public health by recommending...
Physician Extenders – Expanded Access but With Less Training
People may not have heard the term “physician extender,” but they are likely familiar with the concept. It refers to mid-level medical personnel like nurse practitioners, physician assistants, or midwives who provide medical services in place of but generally under...
Signs of a Strong Personal Injury Claim
Pursuing damages for a personal injury can feel like a leap of faith. Although an attorney can advise you surrounding your case and what they believe the outcome to be, there are no guarantees. However, sometimes, the risk is worth the reward, especially if an...
Britcher profiled in compelling Super Lawyers article
Before E. Drew Britcher began leading the trial practice of Glen Rock's Britcher, Leone & Roth, LLC, he needed to learn how to effectively represent his clients' interests. However, it did not take this talented attorney long to achieve victory in the courtroom....
Medical Malpractice Insurance Crisis Is Over
Medical malpractice insurance premiums have declined for the 6th straight year in a row for obstetrician-gynecologists, internists and general surgeons. Collective premium rates for these three medical specialties have fallen by about 2% each year. There is no current...
Study: diagnostic errors are common and deadly
Medical diagnostic errors, such as the failure to diagnose a disease or condition or reaching an incorrect diagnosis, are a very serious type of medical malpractice. Diagnostic errors can lead to serious injuries and even death, and unfortunately this happens more...
Congress holds hearing on deadly meningitis outbreak
Congress recently held a two-day hearing on the meningitis outbreak that caused 32 deaths and more than 430 illnesses across the country. In New Jersey, the state has identified at least 18 cases of the illness. "My family is bitter, we are angry, we are heartbroken...
Study Finds MRI More Reliable Than ECG in Diagnosing Heart Attacks
A recent study reveals that electrocardiograms (ECG) are failing to diagnose heart attacks in many cases. Failure to diagnose a heart attack on time can lead to delayed or no treatment, which can result in a subsequent heart attack-and even death. In the past, an ECG...
Patient Picture Verification Proven to Reduce Medical Errors
Increasingly, hospitals and medical facilities are moving away from paper files to electronic medical records to promote accuracy and efficiency. Some say this has helped to reduce medical errors. Others, however, say there's room for improvement when it comes to the...