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NYC to Pay $20 Million to Settle Gender Bias Suit with City Nurses
New York City will pay its nurses and midwives over $20 million to settle a gender discrimination lawsuit, the U.S. Attorney of the Eastern District of New York announced Wednesday.
Gender bias in healthcare: Examples and consequences
Gender bias affects every part of the healthcare system, from diagnosis to health outcomes. Learn more about gender bias in healthcare and how to stop it.
Perspective: the root of what causes gender-based violence
Meet a PATH employee who’s working to make a difference by understanding the connections between poor health and gender-based violence.
Social care reform: What are the sticking points?
Ministers may agree on the solution, but not on how to pay for improvements to the creaking care system.
Why health's gender pay gap is a problem for everyone
Within the health workforce, men occupy around three quarters of senior roles, yet women make up around 70% of the world’s workers. And while women in health contribute 5% to the world’s gross domestic product — a staggering $3 trillion every year — half of that work goes unrecognised and unpaid. So found the authors of the WHO’s most recent report on gender equality in...
How Can Social Norms Help Prevent Gender-Based Violence?
When to Settle a Whistleblower Suit?
There is no one-size-fits-all for when to settle a lawsuit, especially when it comes to whistleblower cases. Whistleblower suits, in many cases, have the added pressure of government enforcement. And unless you have more resources than the kingdom of...
How Nurses Save Lives With Preventative Services
What EMS leaders need to know about unconscious bias
Understanding your unconscious biases will make hiring decisions, disciplinary choices, relationships and clinical care more equitable
How Sexual Assault Forensic Nurses Help Limit Trauma for Survivors
How Doctors and Nurses Can Team Up to Fight Moral Injury in Healthcare
To fight the environment that leads to moral injury and burnout, doctors and nurses must eliminate clinical silos and work together to make an impact.
How Nurse Innovation Can Improve Patient Care and Reduce Costs
Challenges in healthcare require novel solutions, particularly for major issues like surgical site infections, which exact a heavy toll on patients and hospitals alike. Being at the forefront of healthcare, clinicians have a unique opportunity to create and drive innovation solutions. Perioperative nurse Kim Haines, director of perioperative clinical services at Medline, is one example. … Continue reading "How Nurse Innovation Can Improve Patient Care and Reduce Costs"
How to Limit Discovery in a Bad Faith Suit
A Plaintiff Can’t See Everything an Insurer Has Insurance bad faith suits are often contentious and disputes over discovery that fishes for evidence of evil conduct by the insurer. The disput…
Why Health Care Needs More Women and Nurse Leaders
Is there still a "glass ceiling" in health care? IHI President Emerita and Senior Fellow Maureen Bisognano reflects on what has changed for women in health care since she began her career and how far there still is to go.
Gender-Related Violence Epidemic...What's Happening and What Can We Do About It?
There is no question that gender-related violence is an epidemic in our society. From sexual assault on campuses, to violence against LGBTQ individuals, to i...
Want to help doctors and nurses? Invest in health systems
All over the world, health care workers are putting themselves at risk to care for others. Devex takes a look at the challenges they face and what they need to do their jobs better, more efficiently, and — most importantly — safely.
How To Settle A Lawsuit
Most lawsuits settle out of court, but agreeing on a settlement amount can be difficult. If your damages are minor -- like minor injuries...
Five Insurance Company Tricks That will Hurt Your Personal Injury Case
Insurance companies are going to do all they can to deny paying money owed to you for your personal injury. These are some popular tactics they might try and pull on you.
Can a Healthcare Algorithm Be Racially Biased?
An algorithm in a widely used program at hospitals is allegedly racially biased because it leads black patients to get passed over for special care for white patients. Associated Press: The software predicts costs rather than sickness. It is used by U.S. insurers and hospitals to direct higher-c...
Should You Intervene in a Bias Attack?
Experts offer tips on how to respond to harassment without putting yourself or others in harm’s way
The Important Tips For Settling Accident Claim
If you were seriously injured in an accident caused by the negligence or recklessness of another party, you may be entitled to Accident claim.
