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August 16, 2023

Hurley McKenna & Mertz Files 4 New, 37 Coming Misconduct Claims Against OB-GYN Vernon Cannon and DuPage Medical Group, Formerly Duly Health and Care

Update: On Aug. 31, 2023, Hurley McKenna & Mertz, P.C. has filed 12 additional new cases against former OB-GYN Vernon Cannon and DuPage Medical Group/Duly Health and Care. They include: Borkowski v. Cannon and DuPage Medical Group Bozich v. Cannon...

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July 25, 2023

How Private Equity-Owned Medical Practices Can Enable Sexual Abuse and Malpractice

For the last decade or so, our healthcare industry has seen a notable shift in who owns medical practices—it’s no longer just physicians acting solely in the patients’ best interest, but private equity firms that focus more on profits than...

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July 25, 2023

How Employees Can Report Malpractice at Private Equity-Owned Medical Practices

When private investment firms purchase hospitals and physician groups, they have one goal: to make a profit. And they’re willing to make drastic changes to cut operating expenses, such as eliminating HR personnel, prioritizing moneymaking procedures, and reducing hospital staff....

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July 25, 2023

The DuPage Medical Group Case Study: Sexual Abuse in Private Equity-Owned Practices

Private equity firms are acquiring medical practices across the country as a means of turning a profit, but it’s often at the expense of patient wellbeing. Private equity firms, which invest in privately held businesses either by buying them outright...

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July 25, 2023

Why You Should Care if Your Doctor’s Office is Private Equity-Owned

The days of small, physician-owned practices dotting America’s medical landscape have been dwindling for some time. Today, most patients receive care from a doctor that works for a hospital system or other large entity. Here’s a staggering statistic from the...

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July 25, 2023

6 Actions to Take If You’re a Patient at a Private Equity-Owned Medical Practice

When it comes to healthcare, being informed is essential for making the right decisions and receiving optimal care—and this is especially true if you’re a patient at a private equity-owned medical practice. Private equity-owned medical practices refer to medical or...

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July 10, 2023

The Northwestern University Football Hazing and Sexual Abuse Scandal

In the developing story of the Northwestern University football team hazing and sexual abuse scandal, The Daily Northwestern has reported that at least two former Northwestern football players have confirmed that hazing within the football program included coerced sexual acts....

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June 16, 2023

Top 5 Takeaways from the Illinois Sexual Abuse Catholic Church Report

A recent report published by the Illinois Attorney General’s office is shedding light on a distressing issue that has plagued religious institutions. The report highlights numerous instances of abuse and misconduct within the clergy, focusing primarily on the state of...

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