Notable Case Review: Delayed emergency cesarean
Fetal distress on monitoring strips unaddressed for 74 minutes; hypoxic brain injury. (2024, Alameda County Superior Court)
Notable VerdictsNotable Case Review: Missed spinal epidural abscess
Three ER visits over nine days; imaging never ordered. Patient left paraplegic. (2025, Los Angeles County Superior Court)
Notable VerdictsCMS 2027 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule — Review Period
CMS released the 2027 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule, affecting Medicare payment rates, telehealth service coverage, and quality reporting requirements. Public comment period open. Changes impact provider reimbursement and compliance obligations.
Regulatory UpdatesFederal Healthcare Fraud Enforcement — Mid-Year Trends
The Department of Justice continues to prioritize healthcare fraud prosecutions in 2026, with a notable increase in False Claims Act cases targeting telehealth providers and COVID-era program participants. Key agency enforcement actions and what they mean for medical providers under investigation.
Federal EnforcementState Medical Malpractice Damage Caps — 2026 Legislative Roundup
Several states introduced legislation modifying medical malpractice damage caps during the 2026 session. California's MICRA-adjusted cap reached $430,000, while Colorado's 2024 reform continued its phased increase. Review key changes and what they mean for pending claims.
State Law UpdatesNotable Verdict: $18.4M in California Missed Spinal Abscess Case
A Los Angeles County jury awarded $18.4 million to a patient left paraplegic after three ER visits over nine days without imaging being ordered. The verdict highlights ongoing failures in emergency department diagnostic protocols and the consequences of delayed imaging studies.
Notable VerdictsAnti-Kickback Statute — New Safe Harbor Provisions
HHS-OIG released updated safe harbor regulations affecting value-based care arrangements and cybersecurity technology donations. Providers and practice owners should review current compliance programs against the new standards to ensure continued safe harbor protection.
Regulatory UpdatesThis archive is updated as new appellate decisions and rule changes are published.
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