Category: Medical & Healthcare When a Medical Malpractice Trial for Wrongful Death is Challenged by New Technology (And the Dog That Did Not Bark) TASA ID: 2375 This is presented as an example of both the changing standards in contemporary medical practice and the introduction of new state-of-the-art advances in technology applying genetic testing of patients (pharmacogenetics) to determine drug toxicity specific to that patient. Read more
Category: Legal Technology, Medical & Healthcare Courtroom CSI: A New Look at Multimedia in the Courtroom for Medical/Injury Cases TASA ID: Is it possible to fit your trial in the palm of your hand? My answer is yes, but that may vary from firm to firm. We all know that technology has changed the face of a normal trial. Trials move at a quicker pace, and the incorporation of audio and visual equipment has made the average trial more exciting. Read more
Category: Chemicals / Toxic Substances, Environment, Gulf Coast Oil Spill Expert Articles, Medical & Healthcare Effects of Crude Oil Exposure on Children, Pregnant Women, and Other Adults TASA ID: 733 Crude Oil has been pouring into the Gulf of Mexico and is causing numerous and significant health issues for children, pregnant women, and other adults. Exposure occurs via inhalation, ingestion (of liquid droplets in the air), and direct skin contact. Read more
Category: Insurance, Medical & Healthcare Healthcare Act TASA ID: 2099 The Patient Protection and Affordable Healthcare Act, more commonly referred to as the "healthcare bill," has taken over a year to construct and has been a lightning rod for political debate because it effectively reshapes major facets of the country's healthcare industry. Read more
Category: Insurance, Medical & Healthcare High-Deductible Health Insurance Plans TASA ID: 2099 Do high deductible health plans accomplish the desired goal of reducing premiums, limiting expenses and costs for the insurer and still provide valuable coverage to the insured? While the answer to the question has many factors and is debated within the insurance industry, several issues are clear. Read more
