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News & Analysis as of May 23, 2013

Clinically Integrated Networks; The PHOs of the Twenty-First Century?

by Michael Schaff | Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer P.A. on 2/11/2013

In This Presentation: - Why Clinically Integrated Networks (CINs) Are Needed? - How Are CINs Similar to PHOs/How They Differ? - What’s In It for Physicians/for Hospitals/Others? - How Are CINs Organized and...more

Federal Trade Commission Announces Interim Final Red Flags Rule

by Sabrina E. Dunlap, Carla A. R. Hine, Heather Egan Sussman | McDermott Will & Emery on 12/7/2012

The Federal Trade Commission’s interim final rule, which clarifies that most service providers are not subject to the Red Flags Rule, takes effect February 11, 2013....more

Clearance: Proskauer's Quarterly Antitrust Update - Fall 2012

by Proskauer Rose LLP on 10/12/2012

In This Issue: - Exchange Of Employee Wage Information: What Is Permitted Under The Antitrust Laws? - Minn-Chem Maximizes Sherman Act's Reach - The FTC Goes Retro to Win Down South - 7th Circuit Clarifies...more

FTC Uses Creative Remedy to Halt Cardiology Practice Merger: Requires Suspension of Employed Physicians’ Non- Compete Contracts

by Mintz Levin - Antitrust on 8/10/2012

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is leaving no stone unturned in its scrutiny of physician acquisitions, as indicated by its recent enforcement action regarding the acquisition of a small cardiology group in Reno,...more

Healthcare Legal News - June 21, 2012 • Volume 2, Number 5

by Dickinson Wright on 6/22/2012

In This Issue: - Self-Insurance Sham? One way that employers seek to control health plan costs is by self-insuring the plan. By self-insuring, an employer pays only the cost of claims plus an administrative fee...more

Healthcare Legal News - May 16, 2012 • Volume 2, Number 4

by Dickinson Wright on 5/16/2012

In this issue: - Private Civil Enforcement Actions Increasing: The Ameritox vs. Millennium Lawsuit By L. Pahl Zinn, and Christian G. Ohanian As healthcare and antitrust enforcement by governmental agencies...more

Legal Alert: Court Grants Partial Summary Judgment in Favor of Hospitals in Nurse Wage-Fixing Lawsuit

by FordHarrison on 3/29/2012

Executive Summary: On March 22, 2012, a Michigan federal district court granted summary judgment on some, but not all, antitrust claims alleged in a nurse wage-fixing lawsuit against five Detroit-area hospitals....more

Health Care Legal News: February 14, 2012 • Volume 2, Number 2

by Dickinson Wright on 2/15/2012

In this issue: Fiduciary Duties to Employer Can Prevent Competition by Physicians; Impact of Illegality of Payment Arrangement Under Stark Law on Payment for Services Provided by Referring Physician; and As Consolidation...more

Employment Law Commentary - Volume 24, No. 13 - January 2011

by Morrison & Foerster LLP on 1/27/2010

In 2010, Congress enacted landmark federal legislation aimed at reforming the health care and financial sectors. Both the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 20102 and the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer...more