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Efficiencies In Health Care Regulation: Observations Near And Far, John D. Blum
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Table Of Contents, Annals Of Health Law
Annals of Health Law and Life Sciences
No abstract provided.
Foreword, Sarah Guyton, John Blum
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Table Of Contents, Annals Of Health Law
Annals of Health Law and Life Sciences
No abstract provided.