New Jersey doctor in trouble over bad prescriptions

The New Jersey Attorney General's Office recently initiated proceedings to suspend an Old Bridge doctor over claims that he inappropriately prescribed medications to many patients. These prescriptions included anabolic steroids and strong pain medications like Oxycontin. According to the complaint filed with the New Jersey Board of Medical Examiners, the doctor not only prescribed...
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Nagel Rice Was Awarded $2.3 Million In Fees And Expenses Tuesday for His Work Toward a Settlement Over Denied Insurance Coverage for Eating-Disorder Treatments

May 16, 2012 - Nagel Rice was awarded $2.3 million in fees and expenses Tuesday for its work towards a settlement over denied insurance coverage for eating-disorder treatments. U.S. District Judge Faith Hochberg in Newark made the award based the recommendation of a special master. The suit, Drazin v. Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of...
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Nagel Rice was Awarded $2.3 million in fees and expenses Tuesday for their work toward a settlement over denied insurance coverage for eating-disorder treatments

May 16, 2012 - Nagel Rice was awarded $2.3 million in fees and expenses Tuesday for its work towards a settlement over denied insurance coverage for eating-disorder treatments. U.S. District Judge Faith Hochberg in Newark made the award based the recommendation of a special master. The suit, Drazin v. Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of...
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Exposure to pesticide may cause brain injury in children

A study has linked exposure to a chemical, chlorpyrifos, to brain abnormalities in children. Chlorpyrifos is a component of some pesticides, such as Dursban made by chemical giant Dow Chemical. The pesticide is mostly used in agricultural areas. A restriction preventing use in residential areas has been in place for the past 12...
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