Ethics
Arkansas Sues Optum, Express Scripts, and Others Over Opioid Epidemic: Implications for Orthopaedic Professionals
Overview
The state of Arkansas has filed a lawsuit against Optum, OptumRx, UnitedHealth Group, Cigna's Evernorth, and its pharmacy benefit manager Express Scripts, among others,...
Addressing Racial Disparities in Orthopaedic Surgery Outcomes
Orthopaedic surgery, a critical field in healthcare, faces significant challenges related to racial disparities in both access to care and surgical outcomes. Despite advances...
New Jersey Orthopaedic Surgeon Pleads Guilty to Illegally Prescribing Controlled Substances
A New Jersey orthopaedic surgeon admitted on June 11, 2024, to multiple counts of illegally prescribing pain medication to his patients, U.S. Attorney Philip...
Ethics and Patient Care in Orthopaedic Surgery
Ethical considerations play a crucial role in orthopaedic surgery, guiding surgeons in making informed, patient-centered decisions. Various articles and guidelines address the ethical challenges...
Legal Settlements Highlight Issues in Spine Care
Recent legal settlements in spine care emphasize the need for ethical practices and timely medical interventions.
$2M Settlement Over Delayed Spine Diagnosis
Dr. Arik Mizrachi of...
Jury Awards $15 Million in Title IX Violation Case
An orthopaedic surgeon has settled a years-long gender-discrimination case with Philadelphia-based Thomas Jefferson University, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported May 16. Terms of the settlement...
Update on Ongoing Exactech Lawsuit
Exactech, a medical device company, recently initiated a significant recall of thousands of its knee, hip, and ankle replacement implant systems produced since 2004....
False Claims Act Settlement: Tacoma Orthopaedic Surgeon and Hospital Resolve Allegations of Medically Unnecessary...
Resolution Announcement:
U.S. Attorney Tessa M. Gorman announced a settlement in a False Claims Act qui tam case involving a Tacoma physician accused of billing...
Tackling Opioid Dependency: Interventions from Orthopaedic Surgeons
The opioid crisis in the United States is a severe and complex public health issue. Despite having a population of less than 5% of...
Orthopedic Surgeon Malpractice: Navigating the Gray Areas
In the world of orthopedics, surgeries often present unexpected challenges. Patients, while seeking relief, must understand that these procedures can carry inherent risks. However,...