L.A. Hospital Settles Skid Row Dumping Case:Jun 3, 2008

EMTALA Violation One Of The Last Nails In Hospital's Coffin:Aug 11, 2007 The ED closed Friday night at King-Harbor Hospital in Los Angeles -- and this one-time Trauma Center and Medical School that once boasted more than 400 hospital beds will close in two
weeks according to the latest news reports. By Stephen A. Frew JD, Publisher.

Risk Manager and Hospital Conduct Results In $1.3 Million In Court Sanctions:Jun 4, 2007 Rare court sanctions slam hospital for allegations of litigation misconduct. By Stephen A. Frew JD, Publisher.

Diversion is NOT an ER Issue:May 21, 2007 In the April Edition of Academic Emergency Medicine, a study compared the results of doubling the size of the emergency department on diversion and delay. By Stephen A. Frew JD.

UPDATE: Pro Assurance Settles Record Malpractice Verdict In Florida:Mar 16, 2007 ProAssurance has settled a record $217 million verdict in a Florida case, according to reports earlier this week by the Houston Chronicle.

Mayo Study -- Cell Phones OK In Hospitals:Mar 12, 2007 Cell phones do not interfere with medical equipment when used normally in patient care areas of hospitals, according to a study in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings