June 30, 2009 According to The New York Times, congressional investigators discovered that at least three major insurance companies used a practice known as “rescission” to cancel (rescind) nearly 20,000 individual policies and avoid paying more than $300 million in medical claims. Read More
June 24, 2009 The New York Times reports that researchers from Weill Cornell Medical College studied the office procedures of primary care physicians and discovered more than 7% of test results with noteworthy findings were never reported to patients. Read More
June 24, 2009 President Obama signed an anti-smoking bill, giving the Food and Drug Administration power to regulate tobacco products and bans companies from targeting youths with tobacco advertisements, according to the Los Angeles Times. Read More
June 23, 2009 According to Les Wisbrod, president of the American Association for Justice, changing the legal system will limit patients legal rights and make it harder for them to pursue recourse if injured by medical negligence. Read More
June 23, 2009 The National Weather Service estimates lightning causes an average of 80 deaths a year. To avoid being struck by lightning, the safest place to be during a thunderstorm is in a building or car. Read More
June 19, 2009 Each year in the United States, more than 200,000 children visit the emergency room for playground-related injuries, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This summer when your children are outside playing, there are several steps you can take to ensure their safety, such as: Check all playground equipment. Make … Read more
June 23, 2009 According to Diving Board Safety.net, there are several dos and don’ts children should know before jumping off a diving board. Diving Dos: Make sure you have adult supervision. Check if the diving board was properly installed. Practice your dive before jumping. Plan your diving path. Dive off the end of the board. … Read more
June 23, 2009 More than 1 in 4 fatal drowning victims are children younger than 14, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Whether swimming at the beach or in a pool, it is important for parents to make sure their children are playing safe in the water. When swimming, KidsHealth suggest parents … Read more
June 22, 2009 Estimates from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration suggest that helmets saved the lives of more than 1,700 motorcyclists and that 800 more lives could have been saved if drivers wore them at all times. Besides wearing a helmet when riding, the Motorcycle Safety Foundation suggests motorcyclists should: Remain visible to other … Read more
June 22, 2009 According to the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety, 92% of bicyclists killed in 2007 reportedly weren’t wearing helmets. It is important for all riders to practice bicycle safety in order to prevent injuries. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recommends that all riders adhere to the following safety tips: Wear a properly … Read more
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