Outpatient cosmetic surgery is often sold as quick, affordable, and low risk. But when clinics cut corners on safety and post‑operative care, patients can end up in the hospital or worse. This is especially true in high‑volume cosmetic surgery chains and loosely regulated “recovery houses,” where vulnerable patients may be left without real medical oversight at the most critical moments.   The Dangerous Illusion of “Easy” Cosmetic Surgery Across the country, cosmetic surgery

Outside the Virginia State Capitol this week, a group of advocates made their voices heard — demanding that lawmakers take meaningful action on nursing home quality. Their message was urgent, personal, and, for many of them, long overdue. The demand from advocates came after the General Assembly’s recent session failed to address issues disrupting nursing home care and quality in Virginia. Earlier this month and late last month, Sen. Glen Sturtevant (R-Chesterfield and Rawls

The Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) is the primary vehicle through which federal prisoners can sue the United States government for negligent or wrongful acts committed by federal employees. In the context of federal prisoners, claims under the FTCA can commonly include medical malpractice or negligence. This blog post will discuss the complicated history federal prisoners have had with FTCA claims and how a recent Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) decision has catal