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Non-profit organizations
fromProPublica
4 days ago

New York Attorney General is Investigating Columbia for Allowing Predatory Doctor to See Patients Despite Warnings

New York's attorney general is investigating Columbia University's institutional response to allowing predatory OB-GYN Robert Hadden to continue practicing despite decades of warnings about sexual misconduct.
fromwww.ocregister.com
5 months ago

Allegations a doctor committed sexual misconduct at California draws concern from Congress members

Given that this hospital serves many of our constituents, our offices are requesting a detailed account of the actions your hospital has taken since these allegations were first brought to your attention, Min and Levin wrote. Beyond the immediate case, we are deeply concerned with the systemic failures that may have allowed such alleged behavior to occur and persist. Looking ahead, we are eager to learn what proactive measures your hospital will be taking to prevent such incidents from ever happening again, they said.
US politics
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
8 months ago

State rescinds suspension efforts for troubled nursing home in Hollywood

Brier Oak on Sunset's license suspension was dropped after clarifying death incidents occurred outside of the required two-year window.
Healthcare
fromNextgov.com
8 months ago

Draft proposal looks to put EHR reform measures back on the table

Efforts to enhance oversight of the VA's electronic health record system are gaining traction amid ongoing challenges with its implementation and operation.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
9 months ago

Toronto doctor's obstetrical and gynecological care was neglectful, patients allege | CBC News

Medical malpractice and abuse can persist due to patient silence and systemic issues in reporting.
NYC parents
fromIrish Independent
9 months ago

Why are children's hospitals under scrutiny and will all of these audits make any difference?

Children's hospitals are under scrutiny due to reports highlighting management failures and potentially unnecessary surgeries, raising serious health concerns for affected children.
US politics
fromNew York Post
9 months ago

Oncologist who worked with Joe Biden said president should not choose White House doctor

More oversight is needed for the White House physician role, especially following Biden's cancer diagnosis.
fromIndependent
10 months ago

Grace report: 'Lack of evidence of sexual abuse' finding met with disbelief by TDs

The commission of investigation report highlights the severe neglect Grace faced at the hands of her foster mother, alongside the lack of oversight from health authorities.
UK news
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