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Legal And Policy Aspects Of Home Care Coverage, S. Mitchell Weitzman
Legal And Policy Aspects Of Home Care Coverage, S. Mitchell Weitzman
Annals of Health Law and Life Sciences
Home health care is a compassionate, cost-effective, and practical alternative for some individuals who require long-term or constant care. However, the coverage of home health care costs is far from comprehensive under the Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay systems. A uniform and comprehensive coverage system is necessary.
Internal Revenue Service General Counsel's Memorandum Threatens Tax Exemption For Charitable Hospitals, David W. Ball
Internal Revenue Service General Counsel's Memorandum Threatens Tax Exemption For Charitable Hospitals, David W. Ball
Annals of Health Law and Life Sciences
A recent memorandum from the General Counsel of the Internal Revenue Service changes the standard against which tax exempt entities will be measured, which change can adversly affect charitable hospitals' tax exempt status. In addition, the memorandum makes clear that a violation of the Anti-Kickback statute, discussed in Mr. Aaron's article, is inconsistent with tax exempt status.
Antitrust In The Early 1990'S: Challenges To New Competitive Strategies, Alan P. Sherbrooke
Antitrust In The Early 1990'S: Challenges To New Competitive Strategies, Alan P. Sherbrooke
Annals of Health Law and Life Sciences
The early 1990's brought a number of cases that raise challenges to new competitive strategies. As health care providers seek to gain a competitive advantage, courts are being asked to review practices under antitrust laws.
Using Good Samaritan Acts To Provide Access To Health Care For The Poor: A Modest Proposal, Bridget A. Burke
Using Good Samaritan Acts To Provide Access To Health Care For The Poor: A Modest Proposal, Bridget A. Burke
Annals of Health Law and Life Sciences
Some states are providing immunity to those willing to voluntarily provide health care for the poor. The proposal is a modest and questionable step toward solving the health care access dilemma.
Recent Canadian Developments In The Treatment Of Children And Their Evidence In Criminal Sexual Abuse Cases, Alison Harvison Young
Recent Canadian Developments In The Treatment Of Children And Their Evidence In Criminal Sexual Abuse Cases, Alison Harvison Young
Annals of Health Law and Life Sciences
No abstract provided.
Children's Rights To Equality: Protection Versus Paternalism, Colleen Sheppard
Children's Rights To Equality: Protection Versus Paternalism, Colleen Sheppard
Annals of Health Law and Life Sciences
No abstract provided.
Aids In The Healthcare Workplace: Rights And Responsibilities, Carol J. Gerner
Aids In The Healthcare Workplace: Rights And Responsibilities, Carol J. Gerner
Annals of Health Law and Life Sciences
With the increasing spread of AIDS and HIV courts are confronted with the task of balancing the need of public disclosure of a healthcare worker's HIV status against that individual's right to privacy.
Child Sexual Abuse Prosecutions In Canada: A Measure Of Progress, Nicholas Bala
Child Sexual Abuse Prosecutions In Canada: A Measure Of Progress, Nicholas Bala
Annals of Health Law and Life Sciences
No abstract provided.
Patching The Patchwork Quilt: "Reforming" The Medicaid Program - The Medicaid Program - The Medicaid Voluntary Contribution And Provider-Specific Tax Amendments Of 1991, Michael O. Spivey
Patching The Patchwork Quilt: "Reforming" The Medicaid Program - The Medicaid Program - The Medicaid Voluntary Contribution And Provider-Specific Tax Amendments Of 1991, Michael O. Spivey
Annals of Health Law and Life Sciences
Congress modified the Medicaid program by restricting states' sources of funding, capping payments to certain hospitals, and altering the relationship between the states and the federal government. While the legislation puts to rest an ongoing dispute between the state and federal governments, it does not improve access to or quality of care nor address fundamental problems with the Medicaid program; it is simply another patch to the patch-work quilt called Medicaid.
Table Of Contents, Annals Of Health Law
Table Of Contents, Annals Of Health Law
Annals of Health Law and Life Sciences
No abstract provided.
Foreword, John D. Blum
Application Of The Medicare And Medicaid Anti-Kickback Statute To Business Arrangements Between Hospitals And Hospital-Based Physicians, Hugh E. Aaron
Application Of The Medicare And Medicaid Anti-Kickback Statute To Business Arrangements Between Hospitals And Hospital-Based Physicians, Hugh E. Aaron
Annals of Health Law and Life Sciences
Hospitals and hospital-based physicians enter into a variety of agreements. Given the recent advisory memorandum from the Inspector General of Health and Human Services and a recent administrative decision, these arrangements may violate the Medicare Anti-Kickback statute.
Whether A Generic Defect Is A Disability Under The Americans With Disabilities Act: Preventing Genetic Discrimination By Employers, Charles B. Gurd
Whether A Generic Defect Is A Disability Under The Americans With Disabilities Act: Preventing Genetic Discrimination By Employers, Charles B. Gurd
Annals of Health Law and Life Sciences
The Americans with Disabilities Act will not protect all forms of discrimination based upon one's genetic make up. Legislation is needed to prevent genetic discrimination.
Physician Credentialing In Managed Care, Alan Bloom
Physician Credentialing In Managed Care, Alan Bloom
Annals of Health Law and Life Sciences
The managed care industry is increasingly using physician credentialing when seeking health care providers. The credentialing process must be conducted in a manner that meets the goals of the managed care program.
Comparative Health Law, Annals Of Health Law
Comparative Health Law, Annals Of Health Law
Annals of Health Law and Life Sciences
No abstract provided.
Closing The Gap Between Courts And Social Agencies - The Judge's Perspective, Francois J. Godbout
Closing The Gap Between Courts And Social Agencies - The Judge's Perspective, Francois J. Godbout
Annals of Health Law and Life Sciences
No abstract provided.