4/8/21
By: Kevin G. Kenneally, Esq. and William E. Gildea, Esq. The embattled NY Governor Andrew Cuomo backtracked on his signature pandemic legislation that recently unraveled and marred his reputation, as allegations of cronyism and endangering the state’s most vulnerable elderly population were widely reported. This repeal follows disclosure of investigations into the Cuomo administration’s directive…
Federal Government Issues New CMS Guidance To Protect Nursing Home Residents From COVID-19
3/30/20
By: Kevin G. Kenneally, Michael P. Giunta and William E. Gildea Nursing home and skilled nursing facilities have been particularly hard hit by the COVID-19 virus. The resident populations are uniquely vulnerable and outbreaks in facilities nationwide have sparked actions to protect elderly and disabled residents. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) provided…
A Look Ahead to 2018 Legislative Session
12/20/17
By: Allan J. Hayes The Georgia General Assembly will convene on January 8, 2018 and adjourn after 40 legislative days (usually the end of March). With 2018 being an election year, there is likely to be as much politicking, positioning and posturing as there is legislating during the second half of the 2017-2018 cycle. All…
Caps on Medical Malpractice Awards- How Much is Too much?
8/5/14
By: Taryn M. Kadar Monetary caps on medical malpractice awards are commonplace in many states throughout the country. In today’s highly litigious environment, these monetary caps help limit the exposure a doctor or hospital may have in a medical malpractice suit. While some states such as Florida and Georgia have declared non-economic caps on damages…
Municipal Liability: Failing to Provide Inmates with Adequate Medical Attention
7/9/14
By: A. Ali Sabzevari The Georgia Supreme Court is set to hear oral argument this September and will hopefully address and bring clarity to what the proper analysis is for determining whether a municipality is entitled to sovereign immunity for an inmate’s claim for failure to provide adequate medical care. See City of Atlanta v.…
Electronic Medical Records – IT Guides for a New Frontier
8/27/12
By: Michael Eshman
It is clear that electronic medical records and exchanges are the wave of the future in healthcare. For better or worse, the electronic management and maintenance of files and records will transform the healthcare industry.
In December 2011, Georgia Health News reported on the
Electronic Medical Records – Saving More Than Trees
6/29/12
By: Scott Rees
A recent Harvard study found medical malpractice claims dropped in Massachusetts after doctors began using electronic records. The study tracked 275 doctors, and of those, 33 were targeted by malpractice claims. Only two of the malpractice claims occurred after those physicians had switched to electronic medical records. This