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Ontario needs to adequately fund ER teams in all hospitals, otherwise there will be more heartbreaking stories like this. Painful.

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canadahealthwatch.ca Canada Healthwatch 🍁 @canadahealthwatch.ca · Jul 26
Ontario family sues hospital and staff over son's death https://globalnews.ca/news/11296590/ontario-family-sues-hospital-staff-sons-death/

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July 26, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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Heather McPherson, MP grills the federal government on enforcing the Canada Health Act. 🤨
#CanadaHealthAct #HealthCareAccountability #HealthEquity #TwoTieredSystem #HealthcareForAll
August 11, 2026 at 5:42 AM
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#BlackWomensHealthMatters #MedicalBias #CraigJohnson #HealthcareAccountability #PatientRights #EndMedicalRacism #SystemicNeglect #HIPAAViolation
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September 29, 2026 at 7:29 AM
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Should it be illegal for provinces to underfund healthcare? Great question! justasking.us.ca on TikTok challenges the status quo... 😏
#HealthcareFunding #ProvincialShortfalls #HealthcareAccountability #FundPublicHealthcare
September 19, 2026 at 1:42 AM
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Connecticut psychiatrist Douglas Zelisco faces serious allegations of identity exploitation and improper prescribing, with a push for license revocation amid shocking claims of misconduct.

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#CT #CitizenPortal #MedicalEthics #HealthcareAccountability
DPH alleges psychiatrist exploited patient identity, inappropriately prescribed ketamine and testosterone
In opening statements the Department of Public Health said it brought six petitions alleging that psychiatrist Douglas Zelisco engaged in identity misuse, inappropriate prescriptions of ketamine and testosterone, boundary violations and billing for services that did not occur.
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September 29, 2026 at 11:54 AM
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Letby deaths could have been prevented, inquiry finds; minister 'profoundly sorry'

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#JusticeForVictims

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Letby Deaths Could Have Been Prevented, Inquiry Finds
The Thirlwall Inquiry found missed opportunities to protect babies at the Countess of Chester Hospital, while the government apologised to families.
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September 16, 2026 at 11:39 AM
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Maryland's Senate Bill 474 is set to revolutionize healthcare transparency by demanding insurance carriers report on their denial trends and grievance outcomes—could this be the key to better patient care?

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Senate Bill 474 mandates reporting on adverse medical decisions and grievance outcomes
Senate Bill 474 requires carriers to report on grievance outcomes and adverse decision trends.
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March 2, 2025 at 9:15 AM
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Journalists: Investigate #delirium care in your local hospitals. Use Freedom of Information requests. Compare detection rates. Stories change systems.

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July 31, 2025 at 6:49 AM
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FSIN calls for accountability after video surfaces as SHA confirms review underway

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Prince Albert Daily Herald
December 16, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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Hospital CEO declines to comment on NICU concerns after reports of MRSA infections and unexplained infant injuries. Families want answers—leadership stays quiet. #HealthcareAccountability #NICU #PatientSafety
October 9, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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SHA says officers involved in Victoria Hospital incident no longer permitted at its facilities

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Prince Albert Daily Herald
December 20, 2025 at 1:44 AM
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A medically fragile man was discharged from a rehab facility and sent to a bus station with a walker and leg braces.

This is the story of what happened next.

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When a Behavioral Health Facility Says “We Need the Bed”: A Family’s 2,000-Mile Lesson in Discharge Failure — J.S. Whaldo
When a medically vulnerable man is discharged to a bus station, his family begins asking hard questions about patient safety.
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March 5, 2026 at 3:50 AM
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Horrible! How could this tragedy have happened? 😢 😠
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'Heartbroken and angry': Ottawa man found dead after homecare agency closes his file - Waterloo Region Health Coalition
John LaCombe’s body was found the same day the agency called his sister to say they were closing his file — because he wasn’t answering the phone.   Elizabeth Payne, Ottawa Citizen Mon, March 23, 2026...
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March 24, 2026 at 3:33 AM
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Vermont is exploring bold new strategies to reshape its healthcare system, inspired by Rhode Island's successful shift towards primary and community-based care!

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Rhode Island's health system shifts focus to community care and primary care spending
Rhode Island enhances primary care funding while seeking lessons for community healthcare expansion.
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April 23, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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Texas faces a staggering $133 million recovery linked to Medicaid audits, raising questions about the true status of its vendor amid a $200 million settlement!

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Counsel cited HHS audits and large recoveries in dispute over state oversight of Medicaid prior authorizations
Respondent emphasized HHS OIG audits (2014–2015) that found problems with prior authorization work, reported about $133 million recouped, and said Conduent settled later for more than $200 million; counsel argued those facts bear on whether Conduent was an employee or contractor.
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September 26, 2026 at 3:36 AM
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Weston County Health Services faces a pivotal decision: will a costly forensic audit uncover the truth behind millions in financial losses and restore public trust?

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Westin County Health Services board debates costly forensic audit options
Board members discuss financial discrepancies and possible forensic audit amid fiscal concerns.
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March 22, 2025 at 5:41 AM
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Victims of medical malpractice are sounding the alarm as House Bill 593 threatens to strip away their rights and jeopardize patient care in New Mexico.

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New Mexico advocates oppose House Bill 593 limiting medical malpractice compensation
Survivors urge lawmakers to reject HB 593 for jeopardizing patient care and compensation.
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March 17, 2025 at 5:55 AM
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New Mexico's Senate Bill 104 could revolutionize how audiologists and speech-language pathologists are regulated, granting remote states the power to take disciplinary actions across state lines!

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#NM #ProfessionalRegulation #InterstateLicensing #HealthcareAccountability
Remote states gain authority to discipline audiologists and speech-language pathologists
Remote states can now take disciplinary actions against audiologists based on reported conduct.
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March 1, 2025 at 8:13 AM
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The Grand County Audit Committee has launched an investigation into whistleblower complaints that could uncover serious issues within Canyonlands Healthcare and Maples Dell.

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Audit committee authorizes review of whistleblower complaints tied to Canyonlands Healthcare SSD
The audit committee voted unanimously Sept. 18 to authorize a focused review of whistleblower complaints related to Canyonlands Healthcare Special Service District and a separate provider-transfer timing issue at Maples Dell; the internal auditor will gather records and, if warranted, refer findings externally.
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September 25, 2026 at 1:48 AM
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After my brother was discharged to a bus station, our family began asking questions about elder care safety, rehabilitation oversight, and accountability.

Read the true story now.

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Illustration of an Older, blond-haired, heavyset man, sitting alone on a bench in a bus station. Next to him is his walker and two suitcases. On the bench next to him are two slices of pizza sitting on a napkin. This is a true story by J.S. Whaldo.
March 7, 2026 at 12:37 AM
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Franklin County is taking a bold step against alleged price fixing in the generic drug industry by joining a multistate antitrust lawsuit!

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Franklin County authorizes joining multistate generic‑drug antitrust lawsuit and hires special counsel
Citing Department of Justice and multistate investigations into alleged price fixing and market division among generic drug manufacturers, the Franklin County Legislature authorized the county to join the civil action and to retain Napoli Shkolnik PLLC as special counsel to represent county interests.
citizenportal.ai
June 2, 2026 at 2:38 PM
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A historic compromise on medical malpractice reform is on the table in New Mexico, promising to reshape accountability and liability for healthcare providers.

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Committee advances compromise malpractice reform after hours of testimony
The House Judiciary Committee voted to advance a committee substitute to House Bill 99, a bipartisan package that changes punitive-damage pleading and caps, tightens patient-compensation fund oversight and differentiates limits for small providers and large hospital systems after hours of pro and con testimony.
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February 13, 2026 at 10:12 PM