Soft-tissue or dermal fillers are by far the most common minimally invasive cosmetic procedure in the U.S. In 2017, there were almost 2.7 million such procedures performed according to the…
According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the number of minimally invasive cosmetic procedures rose over 186% between 2000 and 2017. Not surprisingly, the largest increases included Botulinum treatments…
According to the Department of Justice, in 2019 the Federal Government obtained more than $2.6 billion in settlements and judgments involving fraudulent healthcare-related claims. This number is expected to increase as Recovery Audit Contractors (RAC) identify fraudulent Medicare transactions as part of the Medicare Modernization Act of 2003.
As the world braces for the ongoing impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19), Elite Medical Experts interviewed two nationally respected authorities to learn the latest advice on risk mitigation for small business owners and their teams.
In December 2019, the EPA issued an advance notice of proposed rulemaking to revise the standards for commercial ethylene oxide sterilization and fumigation facilities. This was in response to the National…
Asbestos may seem like a thing of the past, but there are 3,000 new mesothelioma cases diagnosed in the U.S. each year.
Regardless of the employment arrangement, plaintiffs may have a claim against the healthcare facility for negligent credentialing.
The 2020 National Defense Authorization Act allows active duty military personnel and their next of kin to file claims for death or personal injury caused by military medical providers, subject to certain limitations.
Over 9 million people receive Social Security disability benefits. Many more are covered under private insurance and workers’ compensation. While most of these cases are legitimate, some are fraudulent. The…
When a Delta Airlines plane dumped jet fuel over several Los Angeles County schools in preparation for an emergency landing, among the issues raised was the risks to the children…
As states increasingly enact damages caps in medical malpractice cases, medical battery may offer an alternative theory of liability for a plaintiff’s injuries, thus avoiding statutory limitations on damages. Medical…
A top-notch expert witness is invaluable in a lawsuit. However, if the physician or surgeon has little experience as an expert witness, attorneys may face several challenges in working with…
What is the role of a urology expert witness? Urologists are M.D.s who complete a five-year postgraduate residency in urology. After passing their board examination, they are certified by the…
The potential dangers of power morcellation have been studied for years, yet the procedure continues to be used. Morcellation is a surgical technique to reduce the size of the uterus…
The American Medical Association strives to promote “the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health.” Each year, the AMA reports on physician burnout, describing it as…
