Becker's Healthcare November 26, 2024
Patsy Newitt

Becker’s has reported on five ASC controversies in the last month.

1. A medical malpractice lawsuit was filed on Nov. 15 against Akira Yamamoto, MD, Lynette Tschabold, PA-C, Scott Morley, and several entities associated with the Palo Alto (Calif.) Medical Foundation, a Sutter Health-affiliated network.

The lawsuit, initiated by James Derbin, stems from a total hip arthroplasty performed on Dec. 7, 2023, at the Palo Alto Medical Foundation Ambulatory Surgery Center. Mr. Derbin alleges that Dr. Yamamoto’s surgical performance fell below the standard of care, and claims that the procedure and subsequent care were negligent. The complaint further states that the defendants failed to identify and address a dislocation in his left hip, which was reportedly dislocated for nearly the...

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