CBS News found that since 2015, the California Medical Board received more than 50,000 complaints against doctors, yet they revoked just 201 licenses — a statistic that doesn't surprise active California Medical Board member Eserick "TJ" Watkins. Watkins, who is speaking to media for the firs...
an agreed medical examiner essentially becomes both side’s doctor and the doctor’s conclusions are generally binding on both parties. However, an AME’s conclusions must also constitute
A third former patient, who did not complain to Cedars-Sinai before the suspension, filed a complaint against Brock to the medical board in April and with Beverly Hills police in July. The doctor’s name was redacted from the police report copy provided to The Times; the patient confirme...
Last month, atan emotional in hearing in Sacramentoand in aSan Francisco Chronicleop-ed, we called for the state agency that oversees doctors to become a stronger regulator or to go out of business. The Legislature has to renew the doctor-run medical board every ten years, and that’s this...
If you’re a licensed professional in California (such as a doctor or teacher or real estate broker) your state licensing board can potentially suspend or revoke your license for criminal convictions that are “substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of the business or ...
It also involves knowing that an insurer can resolve customer complaints in a quick and competent matter. Without a doubt, having a fuller picture of all of these factors will aid any California driver in determining which provider will truly suit their needs. It’s why we’re spending the ...
The way to addresshealth care disparitiesis to target low-income people for better access to care, rather than "shaking your finger" at white doctors and crying "racist," she said. "I find it an insult to my colleagues to imply that they won't be a good doctor if a racially divergent...
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Dalien sued the good doctor twice. In one suit, Ms. Dalien argued negligent medical malpractice in the botched boob job.In her second civil action, Ms. Dalien sued under Washington States Consumer Protection Act (CPA). Ms. Dalien argued, among other things, that Dr. Jackson violated the...