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Efficiencies In Health Care Regulation: Observations Near And Far, John D. Blum Jan 2006

Efficiencies In Health Care Regulation: Observations Near And Far, John D. Blum

Annals of Health Law and Life Sciences

No abstract provided.


Transcribed Speech Of Joan Polacheck, Joan Polacheck Jan 2006

Transcribed Speech Of Joan Polacheck, Joan Polacheck

Annals of Health Law and Life Sciences

No abstract provided.


Transcribed Speech Of David L. Woodrum, David L. Woodrum Jan 2006

Transcribed Speech Of David L. Woodrum, David L. Woodrum

Annals of Health Law and Life Sciences

No abstract provided.


Transcribed Speech Of Troyen Brennan, Troyen Brennan Jan 2006

Transcribed Speech Of Troyen Brennan, Troyen Brennan

Annals of Health Law and Life Sciences

No abstract provided.


Provider Response To Cost Containment: Fraud & Abuse Issues, Charisse Logarta Jan 2006

Provider Response To Cost Containment: Fraud & Abuse Issues, Charisse Logarta

Annals of Health Law and Life Sciences

No abstract provided.


Transcribed Speech Of Jane Reister Conard, Jane Reister Conard Jan 2006

Transcribed Speech Of Jane Reister Conard, Jane Reister Conard

Annals of Health Law and Life Sciences

No abstract provided.


Provider Response To Cost Containment: An Insider Perspective, Annals Of Health Law Jan 2006

Provider Response To Cost Containment: An Insider Perspective, Annals Of Health Law

Annals of Health Law and Life Sciences

No abstract provided.


Table Of Contents, Annals Of Health Law Jan 2006

Table Of Contents, Annals Of Health Law

Annals of Health Law and Life Sciences

No abstract provided.


Drug Deals In 2006: Cutting Edge Legal And Regulatory Issues In The Pharmaceutical Industry, Jonathan K. Henderson, Quintin Cassady Jan 2006

Drug Deals In 2006: Cutting Edge Legal And Regulatory Issues In The Pharmaceutical Industry, Jonathan K. Henderson, Quintin Cassady

Annals of Health Law and Life Sciences

Set amidst the backdrop of rising prescription drug costs and a renewed governmental commitment to combating fraud, this article highlights recent enforcement actions against the pharmaceutical industry. In an effort to clarify today's turbulent regulatory landscape, the authors also explore the elements of a successful compliance program for pharmaceutical manufacturers and identify the major areas of concern for the future.


Apology And Medical Mistake: Opportunity Or Foil?, Lee Taft Jan 2005

Apology And Medical Mistake: Opportunity Or Foil?, Lee Taft

Annals of Health Law and Life Sciences

An innovative examination of the true nature of apology and its ameliorative properties, this article discusses the difficult situations arising in the wake of medical error. An interesting blend of psychology, sociology, and jurisprudence, the author responds to one physician's account of his tragic error, and offers evidence suggesting that the incidence of medical malpractice litigation may be diminished by physicians and hospitals taking responsibility and apologizing for their mistakes.


New Governance Norms And Quality Of Care In Nonprofit Hospitals, Thomas L. Greaney Jan 2005

New Governance Norms And Quality Of Care In Nonprofit Hospitals, Thomas L. Greaney

Annals of Health Law and Life Sciences

A critical look at the "three-legged stool" of hospital governance and the impact it has upon quality of care.


Table Of Contents, Annals Of Health Law Jan 2005

Table Of Contents, Annals Of Health Law

Annals of Health Law and Life Sciences

No abstract provided.


Foreword, Sarah Guyton, John Blum Jan 2005

Foreword, Sarah Guyton, John Blum

Annals of Health Law and Life Sciences

No abstract provided.


The Medsouth Joint - (Ad)Venture The Antitrust Implications Of Virtual Health Care Networks, Andrew S. Oldham Jan 2005

The Medsouth Joint - (Ad)Venture The Antitrust Implications Of Virtual Health Care Networks, Andrew S. Oldham

Annals of Health Law and Life Sciences

Winner of Epstein Becker & Green's 6th Annual Health Law Writing Competition, this article is a detailed examination of physician joint ventures and their impact on managed care. The author analyzes the Federal Trade Commission's surprising endorsement of a Denver individual practice association, comments on the FTC's apparent lack of consideration of antitrust regulation, and eagerly anticipates the competition inevitably entering the managed care industry as a result.


A Primer On The Law And Ethics Of Treatment, Research, And Public Policy In The Context Of Severe Traumatic Brain Injury, Stacey A. Tovino, William J. Winslade Jan 2005

A Primer On The Law And Ethics Of Treatment, Research, And Public Policy In The Context Of Severe Traumatic Brain Injury, Stacey A. Tovino, William J. Winslade

Annals of Health Law and Life Sciences

This article addresses the legal and ethical implications of treatment, research, and public policy decisions in the context of severe traumatic brain injury. Examining the tragic circumstances of a fifteen year-old boy from Connecticut who remained in a near vegetative state for almost three years, the authors provide a thorough discussion of the diverse legal and ethical issues encountered by those close to traumatic brain injury victims as they consider treatment options, research activities, and public policy decisions.


Reconsidering The Model State Emergency Health Powers Act: Toward State Regionalization In Bioterrorism Response, Matthew E. Brown Jan 2005

Reconsidering The Model State Emergency Health Powers Act: Toward State Regionalization In Bioterrorism Response, Matthew E. Brown

Annals of Health Law and Life Sciences

This article takes a critical look at the Model State Emergency Health Powers Act, legislation developed quickly as part of the country's "War on Terror." The author examines the potential bioterrorist threat, criticizes protocols currently in place under the Act, and offers his suggestions for a more effective, more efficient response to bioterrorism in light of technological advances affecting warfare tactics and pathology.


An Rx For The Modification Of The Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, And Modernization Act Of 2003: Toward A Reform With Results, Daniel Katz, Monica Deshpande Jan 2005

An Rx For The Modification Of The Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, And Modernization Act Of 2003: Toward A Reform With Results, Daniel Katz, Monica Deshpande

Annals of Health Law and Life Sciences

This article provides a thorough analysis of the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 and examines its impact on the efficiency of prescription drug coverage. The authors explain the plan slated to take effect in January of 2006, highlight its inefficiencies, and offer their suggestions regarding potential improvements to eliminate problems in advance of the Act's implementation.


Table Of Contents, Annals Of Health Law Jan 2005

Table Of Contents, Annals Of Health Law

Annals of Health Law and Life Sciences

No abstract provided.


The Effect Of Hospital Charges On Outlier Payments Under Medicare's Inpatient Prospective Payment System: Prudent Financial Management Or Illegal Conduct?, R. Brent Rawlings, Hugh E. Aaron Jan 2005

The Effect Of Hospital Charges On Outlier Payments Under Medicare's Inpatient Prospective Payment System: Prudent Financial Management Or Illegal Conduct?, R. Brent Rawlings, Hugh E. Aaron

Annals of Health Law and Life Sciences

An innovative examination of Medicare's outlier payment procedures, this article discusses the payment calculation in detail and offers an analysis of the legality of such calculations in the context of the allegations against Tenet Healthcare Corporation. The article examines the circumstances of the allegations and suggests that perhaps fiscal responsibility can be confused with illegal conduct on occasion.


Foreword, Sarah Guyton, John Blum Jan 2005

Foreword, Sarah Guyton, John Blum

Annals of Health Law and Life Sciences

No abstract provided.


The Offshoring Of American Medicine: Scope, Economic Issues And Legal Liabilities, Thomas Mclean Jan 2005

The Offshoring Of American Medicine: Scope, Economic Issues And Legal Liabilities, Thomas Mclean

Annals of Health Law and Life Sciences

This article addresses the legal, economic, and technological implications of telemedicine and cybersurgery. A thorough discussion of the growing trend of outsourcing American medical procedures to foreign countries, the article provides a unique examination of and commentary on a potentially serious problem that is virtually ignored by the majority of the population.


The Scope Of A Physician's Medical Practice: Is The Public Adequately Protected By State Medical Licensure, Peer Review, And The National Practitioer Data Bank?, William P. Gunnar Jan 2005

The Scope Of A Physician's Medical Practice: Is The Public Adequately Protected By State Medical Licensure, Peer Review, And The National Practitioer Data Bank?, William P. Gunnar

Annals of Health Law and Life Sciences

This article takes a critical look at physician credentialing and licensure from the unique legal perspective of a licensed cardiac surgeon. Describing the present system of credentialing in detail and offering strong suggestions to improve it, Dr. Gunnar provides an uncommon examination of the issue of health care quality.


An Appropriate Legislative Response To Cloning For Biomedical Research: The Case Against A Criminal Ban, Adam Gusman Jan 2005

An Appropriate Legislative Response To Cloning For Biomedical Research: The Case Against A Criminal Ban, Adam Gusman

Annals of Health Law and Life Sciences

An interesting approach to an oft-discussed bioethical issue, Mr. Gusman's article describes the processes of therapeutic and reproductive cloning, discusses the potential for technological and medical advancement, and suggests that a criminal ban on such scientific research would be less effective and more constitutionally questionable than other alternatives, such as tight legislative regulation or voluntary compliance with aspirational, industry-wide standards.


Darling V. Charleston Community Memorial Hospital And Its Legacy, Mitchell J. Wiet Jan 2005

Darling V. Charleston Community Memorial Hospital And Its Legacy, Mitchell J. Wiet

Annals of Health Law and Life Sciences

An in-depth discussion of the historic decision in a landmark case regarding the evolution of hospital liability.


A New Quality Challenge: Coordinating Credentialing And Corporate Compliance, Mark A. Kadzielski Jan 2005

A New Quality Challenge: Coordinating Credentialing And Corporate Compliance, Mark A. Kadzielski

Annals of Health Law and Life Sciences

An examination of the post-Darling process of centralized credentialing.


Looking At Accountability 40 Years After Darling, Nathan Hershey, Christine M. Jarzab Jan 2005

Looking At Accountability 40 Years After Darling, Nathan Hershey, Christine M. Jarzab

Annals of Health Law and Life Sciences

An examination of the ramifications of the Darling decision.


An Emtala Primer: The Impact Of Changes In The Emergency Medicine Landscape On Emtala Compliance And Enforcement, Tiana Mayere Lee Jan 2004

An Emtala Primer: The Impact Of Changes In The Emergency Medicine Landscape On Emtala Compliance And Enforcement, Tiana Mayere Lee

Annals of Health Law and Life Sciences

Tiana Lee's article provides an overview and update on the latest in the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA). Reviewing the history of the statute, explaining some of the relevant regulations, and exploring government enforcements efforts to date, Ms. Lee highlights the benefits and drawbacks of the statute and recommends ways to ameliorate EMTALA's weaknesses.


Federal Tax-Exemption Requirements For Joint Ventures Between Nonprofit Hospital Providers And For-Profit Entities: Form Over Substance?, Gary J. Young Jan 2004

Federal Tax-Exemption Requirements For Joint Ventures Between Nonprofit Hospital Providers And For-Profit Entities: Form Over Substance?, Gary J. Young

Annals of Health Law and Life Sciences

This article discusses the IRS rule on hospital joint ventures and related legal developments. The central thesis is that the IRS's emphasis on operational control is misplaced from both a legal and a policy perspective, and reflects a decidedly strong preference for the form of a joint venture's governance over the substance of its charitable and community service activities. More specifically, the article challenges the IRS position that the rule is a corollary of existing tax law principles. Additionally, social science research is presented to demonstrate that the rule is not likely to promote, and may in fact undermine, United …


The Relation Between Autonomy-Based Rights And Profoundly Mentally Disabled Persons, Norman L. Cantor Jan 2004

The Relation Between Autonomy-Based Rights And Profoundly Mentally Disabled Persons, Norman L. Cantor

Annals of Health Law and Life Sciences

A chapter from his forthcoming book "Deciding for the Profoundly Mentally Disabled," Professor Norman Cantor argues persuasively for the right of incompetent persons to have a surrogate make critical medical decisions on their behalf, particularly in the context of refusing life-sustaining treatment. While abusive surrogate decisionmaking is always a concern, Professor Cantor recommends both substantive and procedural protections in order to preserve intrinsic human dignity for the profoundly disabled.


Table Of Contents, Annals Of Health Law Jan 2004

Table Of Contents, Annals Of Health Law

Annals of Health Law and Life Sciences

No abstract provided.