Medical Xpress

Report estimates costs of birth defect-associated hospitalizations

The total estimated cost of birth defect-associated hospitalizations was $22.2 billion in the United States in 2019, according to research published in the July 7 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease ...
The Daily Record (Maryland)

Plaintiffs in birth defects case stuck with $430K in costs for copying bills

A Massachusetts federal judge has decided that plaintiffs in multidistrict litigation over claims that the anti-nausea drug Zofran caused birth defects must pay GlaxoSmithKline $429,000 for costs ...
Medscape

Congenital Heart Defects Linked to Highest Newborn Costs

January 19, 2007 — Birth defects are leading causes of pediatric hospitalizations and medical expenditures, and account for about 20% of total infant deaths, according to findings from a study ...
The New York Times

New Method Improves Speed and Cost of Birth Defect Testing

If the technique is confirmed, women who have had miscarriages or those undergoing prenatal screening may no longer need to rely on centralized testing labs for results. By Gina Kolata After 10 years ...
Business Wire

AM Best to Host Webinar on How Insurers Are Controlling Expert Costs in Construction Defect Claims

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AM Best and Best's Insurance Professional Resources will host a complimentary webinar, titled, “How Insurers Are Controlling Expert Costs in Construction Defect Claims.
JD Supra

Construction Defect Damages May Exceed Cost To Repair

Construction defect cases often involve damage claims beyond simply the cost to repair the allegedly defective unit or component. These consequential damages may include damages for loss of use, ...