Georgia Supreme Court Signals Skepticism on Medical Malpractice Damages Caps 2026

Georgia Supreme Court Signals Skepticism on Medical Malpractice Damages Caps 2026

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February 25, 2026 | Atlanta, GA — MedLegalNews.com — Georgia’s long-simmering debate over medical malpractice damages caps returned to the spotlight this week as the Georgia Supreme Court signaled clear hesitation about revisiting a landmark constitutional ruling that struck down such limits more than a decade ago. During oral arguments, several justices expressed concern that […]

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Medi-Cal Work Requirements Set to Begin in California in 2027

Medi-Cal Work Requirements Set to Begin in California in 2027

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February 23, 2026 | Los Angeles, CA — MedLegalNews.com — California is preparing for a significant shift in public health coverage policy. Beginning January 1, 2027, adults ages 19 through 64 enrolled in full Medi-Cal coverage may be required to meet new work or volunteer participation standards to maintain eligibility. The policy framework, first outlined

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Glenn County Medical Center Regains Critical Access Status in 2026

Glenn County Medical Center Regains Critical Access Status in 2026

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February 20, 2026 | Glenn County, CA — MedLegalNews.com — California’s rural healthcare infrastructure received a measurable boost in early 2026 after Glenn County Medical Center regained its Critical Access Hospital designation, restoring a key federal status that supports care delivery in underserved regions. The update, initially circulated through public video reporting channels, underscores a

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TBI MedLegal Conference 2026: Advancing Brain Injury Litigation Strategies and Medical Science

TBI MedLegal Conference 2026: Advancing Brain Injury Litigation Strategies and Medical Science

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February 18, 2026 | San Diego, CA — MedLegalNews.com — The TBI MedLegal Conference 2026 reaffirmed its role as a premier gathering for legal and medical professionals handling traumatic brain injury (TBI) cases. This year’s event brought together personal injury attorneys, neurologists, neuropsychologists, and expert witnesses to share the latest research, discuss courtroom strategies, and

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Los Angeles County Expands Free Narcan and Fentanyl Test Strip Distribution in 2026

Los Angeles County Expands Free Narcan and Fentanyl Test Strip Distribution in 2026

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February 16, 2026 | Los Angeles, CA — MedLegalNews.com — Los Angeles County has expanded its opioid overdose prevention strategy in early 2026 by increasing public access to naloxone (Narcan) and fentanyl test strips at community-based locations, including public libraries. The initiative, led by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, is part of

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Los Angeles Medical Debt Relief Program Erases Debt for 134,000 Residents

Los Angeles Medical Debt Relief Program Erases Debt for 134,000 Residents

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February 13, 2026 | Los Angeles, CA — MedLegalNews.com — Los Angeles County has expanded a countywide medical debt relief initiative that is eliminating unpaid healthcare balances for tens of thousands of residents, reinforcing a growing policy trend that treats medical debt as a public health and economic stability issue rather than a private financial

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DOJ Escalates Healthcare Fraud Enforcement in Los Angeles County as Hospice Billing Comes Under Scrutiny

DOJ Escalates Healthcare Fraud Enforcement in Los Angeles County as Hospice Billing Comes Under Scrutiny

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February 11, 2026 | Los Angeles, CA — MedLegalNews.com — Federal prosecutors are intensifying enforcement efforts in Los Angeles County amid growing concern that the region has become a national hotspot for healthcare fraud, particularly involving hospice and home health billing. The U.S. Department of Justice has characterized the problem as systemic, citing billing volumes

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CURES Reporting Changes Under AB 82 Take Effect January 1, 2026

CURES Reporting Changes Under AB 82 Take Effect January 1, 2026

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February 9, 2026 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — California health care providers must adjust compliance practices in 2026 following a significant statutory change affecting prescription reporting. AB 82, effective January 1, 2026, prohibits providers from reporting prescriptions or dispensing of testosterone and mifepristone to the Controlled Substance Utilization and Evaluation System (CURES), marking a

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OBGYN License Suspension Sparks Regulatory Scrutiny in California

OBGYN License Suspension Sparks Regulatory Scrutiny in California

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February 6, 2026 | Los Angeles, CA — MedLegalNews.com— The license suspension of a Los Angeles–area obstetrician-gynecologist has been issued by the Osteopathic Medical Board of California, according to a recently published disciplinary notice. The enforcement action highlights the Board’s ongoing focus on patient safety and regulatory compliance within high-risk medical specialties. Although the Board

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AB 35 MICRA Changes Continue Reshaping Medical Malpractice Litigation

AB 35 MICRA Changes Continue Reshaping Medical Malpractice Litigation

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February 4, 2026 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — California’s medical-legal landscape continues to evolve following the implementation of Assembly Bill 35, which introduced sweeping reforms to the Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act (MICRA). The legislation marked one of the most significant adjustments to malpractice litigation rules in decades, influencing how healthcare providers, insurers, and

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