June 18, 2012
Transplant Recipient Fights For Repeal of HIV Positive Transplant Ban
We first introduced you to Sherbert and his partner Charles Tripp in March. As Sherbert waited for a transplant at Mayo Clinic Jacksonville, Tripp, a would-be donor match who is also HIV positive, fought to change a federal law from the 1980’s preventing HIV positive organ donation…Although HIV positive patients can receive organ transplants, they […]
June 7, 2012
Verdict: Mayo Clinic Violated Confidentiality Agreement With Surgeon
A federal jury reached a verdict on Monday in favor of an oral surgeon who filed a breach of contract lawsuit against Mayo Clinic. Mayo is disappointed with the verdict but won’t comment further because legal issues are still pending in court, said Mayo spokesman Bryan Anderson. Post-Bulletin
Tags: breach of contract lawsuit, Bryan Anderson, federal jury, Post Bulletin
June 4, 2012
As Nation Waits For High Court, State Pursues Health Care Fixes
The world of health care is changing dramatically — whether the controversial law mandating universal coverage survives or not. As the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to deliver its verdict this month on the constitutionality of the federal law, many elements are already in place. Seniors are receiving discounts for prescription drugs, and adults under 26 […]
Tags: Health Care, public health, senior discount, Star Tribune
May 24, 2012
Verdict: Mayo Clinic Not Negligent in Patient’s Death
Mayo Clinic was not negligent in its care and treatment of a 13-year-old girl who died in 2009 after having a benign brain tumor removed, an Olmsted County District Court jury found on Tuesday. The verdict was reached after a week-long wrongful death trial focused on allegations that Mayo missed opportunities to prevent the death […]
Tags: Bill Stoeri, Larissa Androli, Post Bulletin, wrongful death
May 18, 2012
Mayo Clinic Fires Doctor Who Said Female Genital Mutilation is an “Honor” for Women
Dr. Hatem al-Haj, is a Muslim jurist who has stated this: The ruling on circumcision: Scholars have differed on the ruling on circumcision. They have agreed on its legitimacy for both sexes, but beyond that they have differed. Some–most famously the Shafi’ites–believe that it is obligatory for both sexes. Some believe it is obligatory for […]
May 16, 2012
Mayo Clinic Wrongful Death Trial Focuses on Teen’s Death
A 13-year-old girl’s death after surgery at Saint Marys Hospital in 2009 is at issue in a wrongful death trial that started Monday in Olmsted County District Court. Danielle Androli, of Janesville, alleges that Mayo Clinic was negligent in the care and treatment of her daughter, Larissa, after surgery to remove a benign brain tumor. […]
May 16, 2012
Mayo, Jacksonville Police Investigating Missing Painkillers
An investigation into missing prescription drugs at Jacksonville’s Mayo Clinic shows that hundreds of pain-killing medications were reported missing at the hospital at the San Pablo Road hospital, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office… Mayo released the following statement about the matter: “Upon learning of the incident we conducted a thorough internal investigation. These patient […]
Tags: Florida Times-Union, missing pain killers, San Pablo Road hospital
May 15, 2012
Sam Brownback has signed into law a bill that will allow pharmacists to refuse to provide drugs they believe might cause an abortion. Called the Health Care Rights of Conscience Act, the new law will bar anyone from being required to prescribe or administer a drug they “reasonably believe” might result in the termination of […]
Tags: abortion, Health Care Rights of Conscience Act, Kansas City Star, Sam Brownback
May 14, 2012
Former Mayo Clinic Employee Pleads Guilty to Spreading Hepatitis
A former radiology technician at the Mayo Clinic who caused a hepatitis C outbreak by swapping patients’ syringes and led to one person’s death has pleaded guilty to 10 crimes. Steven Beumel of Orange Park was arrested a year ago after being indicted by a federal grand jury. He faced one count of tampering with […]
Tags: Florida Times-Union, hepatitis C outbreak, Steven Beumel
May 1, 2012
New Collaboration Helps Mayo Clinic Reach out to More People beyond Clinic Walls
Mayo Clinic and Benefitfocus, the country’s largest benefits technology company, announced a new collaboration today at One Place, the company’s biggest event for human resources, health care and technology leaders. “Touching more people in a meaningful way will require Mayo to build relationships and interact with people beyond the walls of Mayo’s hospitals and clinics,” […]
Tags: Benefitfocus, John Noseworthy, M.D.