Hospital Drug Tests: Criminalizing New Mothers

Shoshana Walter of The Marshall Project has uncovered a deeply troubling trend in hospitals across the United States, women are being reported to child welfare authorities after drug tests detect substances that were actually prescribed during medical procedures. Her investigative piece reveals how hospitals are systematically misinterpreting drug test results, leading to traumatic consequences for … Read more

ChatGPT Outdiagnoses Physicians

The New York Times reports that a groundbreaking study published in JAMA Network Open has revealed that artificial intelligence, specifically ChatGPT-4, demonstrated superior diagnostic capabilities than human physicians. This development raises important questions about medical liability, standard of care and the future integration of AI in healthcare settings. The research, led by Dr. Adam Rodman … Read more

Faulty Drug Tests Lead to Child Custody Losses

A recent investigation by Shoshana Walter for The Marshall Project and Reveal has uncovered a disturbing trend in U.S. hospitals: mothers losing custody of their newborns due to unreliable drug tests. The full article paints a troubling picture of a widespread practice with far-reaching consequences. Hospitals across the country routinely employ quick, inexpensive urine drug … Read more

AI and Pharma

Artificial Intelligence is poised to transform the pharmaceutical industry in profound ways. From the earliest stages of drug discovery to post-market surveillance, AI offers powerful tools and capabilities that can streamline processes, uncover novel insights and ultimately accelerate the development of safer and more effective medications. One of the most promising applications of AI in … Read more

No Surprises: Healthcare Costs

As provided in the federal No Surprises Act (the “Act”), effective January 1, 2022, patients who have certain unanticipated medical expenses will be protected from egregious medical bills. The most common covered scenarios are (a) emergency care provided at an out-of-network facility, (b) emergency care provided at an in-network facility by out-of-network and (c) out-of-network … Read more