Part 2 – Joint Commission Conflict Resolution Requirements And The Advantages Of A Hospital-Medical Staff Standing Neutral
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I previously introduced the concept of the hospital-medical staff standing neutral. In this Part 2 of a series, I will cover relevant Joint Commission requirements, and the advantages and…
The Hospital-Medical Staff Standing Neutral – Part 1
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The idea of a “standing neutral” is well known within the construction industry, and has been used there in various forms for many years. The construction standing neutral is…
ADR Can Help Lawyers “Win Cheap”
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I\’ve been on a mission to convince fellow lawyers that encouraging clients to use mediation, arbitration and other alternative dispute resolution methods is good for clients and their lawyers….
Request For Mediation Can Be A “First-Filed Action”
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The “first filed action” rule says that when lawsuits over the same dispute are filed in different states, the courts in both states will give the “first filed” action…
Garth Brooks’ Hospital Lawsuit – Decision Error On Display?
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Garth Brooks was just awarded $1 million in a breach of contract lawsuit against his hometown hospital. Brooks alleged that the hospital reneged on its promise to build a…
Reshaping Doctors’ Compensation – Be Careful What You Wish For
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Healthcare reform measures and the prevailing wisdom of industry visionaries tell us that the way we pay our doctors must change. In a nutshell, we\’re told that doctors paid…