Health Law Updates – May 21, 2012

by Ashley C L Brown on 5/19/2012

Pursuant to California law, medical marijuana businesses legally are allowed to operate in the state. However, there are conflicts in the laws and confusion about what is and is not permitted. This article provides some...more

by Davis, Brown, Koehn, Shors & Roberts, P.C. on 5/18/2012

The Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) frequently speaks about the "ubiquitous connected platform" that is being created by the ongoing use of private electronic devices, like smart phones and tablets, in a medical...more

by Pullman & Comley, LLC on 5/17/2012

In This Spring 2012 Issue: Surgical Resident's Suit Fails; Healthcare Reform Impact Noted; New Hospital Affiliation Announced; Impact of Financial Incentives; and, Why Hospital-Owned Medical Groups Lose Money....more

by Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. on 5/17/2012

In a recent health reform alert, “New Rules Issued on Medical Loss Ratio Requirements,” we described the rules issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services ("CMS") and the U.S. Department of Health and Human...more

by Proskauer - Not for Profit/Exempt... on 5/17/2012

Earlier this year, Governor Andrew Cuomo proposed changes to the New York Public Health Law which would have given the Commissioner of the Department of Health the power to remove managers of hospitals, diagnostic and...more

by Baker & McKenzie Australia on 5/16/2012

Four Rules for Interacting with Healthcare Professionals in the Asia Pacific Facing legal sanctions and cultural gaffes is a reality when dealing with healthcare professionals in the Asia Pacific. In this...more

by Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 5/16/2012

Originally Published in the Daily Journal, May 10, 2012. Much has been written about the Supreme Court’s recent holding in Brinker Restaurant Corp. V. Superior Court and its impact on meal and rest period rules....more

by Ober|Kaler on 5/16/2012

Part One of a Three-part Series In this economic downturn, the number of uninsured patients is on the rise. The impact on hospital emergency departments, where uninsured patients often seek treatment for a medical...more