The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has proposed establishing a process in which health care providers can report medical errors voluntarily without fear of legal liability. Comments on the proposed rule are due April 14.

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April 2008 - Table of Contents

GCR April 2008 (full PDF issue)

California Court to Rule on Injunction in Lab Competitive Bidding Suit

OIG Cites High-Risk Areas, Management Challenges

HHS Proposes Medical Error Reporting System

DOJ Objects to False Claims Act Amendments

Genetic Testing: An Evolving Market

Connecticut Hospital Reaches False Claims Settlement

Drug Company May Put Kiosk in Docs’ Offices, Says OIG

Data Lacking on Reprocessed Medical Devices: GAO

News in Brief (0804)