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It's an EHR, not a phone directory: 3-month suspension and $8K in hearing costs for pharmacist's peek into woman's health file
Soosai Stanislaus said he just wanted to help. But the province's privacy commissioner concluded earlier that he was trying to dissuade the woman from filing an insurance claim after she and Stanislaus got into a car accident.

Nevada jury: Health insurers owe ER doctors $60M in damages

One of the largest U.S. health insurance companies and its branches in Nevada were found liable Tuesday for $60 million in punitive damages for underpaying out-of-network emergency medical providers.
Ford’s war on midwives threatens rural patients

Two healthcare students, one medical and one in midwifery say Ontario's government is neglecting the province's midwives and they key role they play in maintaining robust care in obstetrics, especially in rural settings.
'Pharma Bro' firm reaches $40M settlement in gouging case

A company once owned by Martin Shkreli will pay up to $40 million to settle allegations that it jacked up the price of a life-saving medication by roughly 4,000%.
Supporter of self-declared 'queen of Canada' arrested after alleged threats to healthcare workers

In a truly bizarre case, a woman claiming to be commander-in-chief of Canada is making Youtube videos calling on her supporters to kill medical professionals vaccinating children against COVID-19.
Alberta surgeon handed 4-month suspension for hanging noose on operating room door

In January, Dr. Wessels was found guilty of unprofessional conduct by the college, but the decision did not determine that the doctor was motivated by racism.
Legal column: Imaginary patients

Believe it or not, treating patients who don’t yet exist is an actual issue in malpractice law.
NYC to impose vaccine mandate on private sector employers

The move by Mayor Bill de Blasio comes as cases are climbing again in the U.S. and the worrisome but little-understood omicron variant is gaining a toehold in New York and elsewhere around the country.
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It's an EHR, not a phone directory: 3-month suspension and $8K in hearing costs for pharmacist's peek into woman's health file

Nevada jury: Health insurers owe ER doctors $60M in damages

Ford’s war on midwives threatens rural patients

'Pharma Bro' firm reaches $40M settlement in gouging case

Supporter of self-declared 'queen of Canada' arrested after alleged threats to healthcare workers

Alberta surgeon handed 4-month suspension for hanging noose on operating room door

Legal column: Imaginary patients

NYC to impose vaccine mandate on private sector employers

How to work with a financial advisor