AHLA ADR Service Adopts Code Of Ethics For Arbitrators In Commercial Disputes
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Today, the American Health Lawyers Association (“AHLA”) Alternative Dispute Resolution Service (“ADR Service”) advised its roster of Dispute Resolvers that the Executive Committee of the AHLA has adopted The…
Does Healthcare Reform Require Hospital v. Physician Power Struggle?
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Writing in John Goodman\’s Health Policy Blog, Larry Wedekind suggests that real healthcare reform will require physicians, not hospitals, to acquire control of our healthcare delivery system. His entire…
Fifth Circuit Overturns Class Action Arbitration Decision
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In Reed v. Florida Metropolitan University, Inc., No. 11-50509 (5th Cir. May 18, 2012), the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled that an arbitrator exceeded…
“If I Were You…” Doesn’t Work In Marketing Or Mediation
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Seth Godin, the marketing guru, author and master blogger wrote today at Seth\’s Blog about the common error of many trying to sell a product, service, idea or anything…
Litigating A Medical Practice Break-Up Is Rarely A Good Idea
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I observe the insides of medical practice business disputes on a regular basis, and I am always amazed at (1) how many similarities there are, and (2) how often…
Solving The Balance Billing Problem In New York And Elsewhere
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Over three years ago, I wrote here about the “balance billing” problem; in short, the practice of non-participating healthcare providers billing patients for the difference between the provider\’s charge…