Blog - Page 15 of 29 - Kolsby, Gordon, Robin & Shore

May 17, 2013

The Physician Payment Sunshine Act: How It Works And How It Helps Patients

By Mitchell J. Shore Drug and medical device manufacturers have long held a unique relationship with the doctors and hospitals they to do business with. There’s no doubt that communication between the two provides a vital link to life-saving new products. But... Read Article

May 15, 2013

Courting Justice: The Myth that is Defensive Medicine

You’ve heard it before and I’m sure, as we enter a new election cycle where candidates need a platform to run on, you’ll hear it again: the practice of defensive medicine is costing the American public trillions of dollars. This claim is a major... Read Article

May 13, 2013

The Growing Business of Foster Care Services and the Rise of Foster Care Abuse

By Emily B. Marks Late last week, a Glenside couple was accused of beating their 12 year-old foster child. The foster child and the couple’s three adopted children were removed from the home and the matter is being investigated. But unfortunately, physical and... Read Article

May 7, 2013

Courting Justice: When You Visit The Doctor, Read The Paperwork

It’s a very common occurrence. The first time you see a doctor, the receptionist hands you various papers to sign. You figure it’s just the standard stuff…insurance information, privacy rights, contact person, etc. It’s the same drill at every... Read Article

May 6, 2013

Inappropriate Use Of Medical Stents in Philadelphia

As patients, we often have to trust the judgment of our doctors when it comes to whether or not a medical procedure is necessary and beneficial. Recently, the University of Pennsylvania Health System announced that one of its cardiologist, Vidya Banka, was... Read Article

May 1, 2013

Courting Justice: The Paradox That Is Your Motor Vehicle Insurance

By Robert N. Hunn Have you ever noticed that, when it comes to car insurance advertisements, they are always telling you to buy their insurance not because it’s the best, but because it’s the cheapest? Flo, the sassy spokeswoman for Progressive... Read Article

Apr 24, 2013

Stryker Hip Replacement Recall and Potential Lawsuits

By Mitchell J. Shore In July of 2012, the Stryker Corporation voluntarily recalled two modular-neck hip stems that had been used in thousands of hip replacement surgeries across the country. The two models, Stryker Rejuvenate and Stryker ABG II, were recalled after a... Read Article

Apr 24, 2013

Courting Justice: One of the Biggest Complaints About Plaintiff Lawyers

By Robert N. Hunn One of the biggest complaints I’ve heard about plaintiff lawyers is that when a case settles they take for themselves more money than they give the client. This complaint paints the plaintiff bar as a greedy, heartless bunch getting rich off of... Read Article

Apr 23, 2013

Could Too Many Hospital Alarms Be Compromising Patient Safety?

By Catherine A. Rothenberger The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals Organization, JCAHO, warned earlier this month that the constant beeping of alarms on patient monitors desensitizes caregivers, causing them to ignore or even disable the sounds that... Read Article