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Patient Dumping: Third Circuit Limits the Scope of Federal Law Regulating Hospitals
EMTALA sets forth two requirements for hospitals that participate in Medicare and provide emergency care. First, hospitals must provide appropriate medical screening to determine if an emergency medical condition exists for any individual who presents to an emergency department. Second, if an emergent condition is apparent, treatment must be provided to "stabilize" the patient.Avoid Nursing Home Arbitration Agreements
The difficult decision to place a loved one in a nursing home is frequently made under stressful circumstances and is always fraught with emotion.Top U.K. Firms See Profits Revive as Revenues Slide
The U.K.'s top law firms have managed a major rebound in profitability this year despite the aftermath of the global recession handing the group its first collective fall in revenues in recent memory. Across the top 50 firms, revenues fell from 12.33 billion pounds in 2009 to 11.87 billion pounds. However, the impact of an unprecedented round of pay freezes, job cuts and partnership restructurings allowed the firms to achieve an average rise in profits per equity partner of 8.8 percent.In 2011, New Offices, Leaders for Midsized Firms
After a relatively uneventful year in 2010, 2011 saw the creation of several new firms, as well as a number of new office openings and leadership transitions among midsized firms across the state.Allen & Overy to Open Casablanca Office
Allen & Overy will open a Casablanca office with two local lawyers and a partner from its Abu Dhabi office, making A&O the first Magic Circle firm to have an office in Africa. Morocco is turning into a hub for international companies and investors interested in building a presence in Africa, according to the firm.Wimberly v. Katruska, PICS Case No. 12-1060 (C.P. Allegheny May 23, 2012) Wettick, J. (8 pages).
Defendant had the burden of proving that payment of the agreed-upon settlement amount was conditioned upon defendant's receipt of a non-lien letter. A rule was issued to show cause why plaintiff's petition to enforce settlement should not be granted.OIG Okays Physician Pay-for-Performance Payments
On Oct. 6, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) came out with OIG Advisory Opinion No. 06-15. The facts of the opinion are as follows: An advisory opinion was sought by a requestor. The requestor sells products and services relating to managed care. Its parent company operates businesses in the pharmaceutical, medical supply and health care technology areas. The requestor is in the pharmaceutical segment of the parent company. The names of the parties hereto were redacted in the advisory opinion.Internet Frontiers: Web-Based Case Management
While the dot-com crash sent many application service providers packing, some companies maintained stability and continued to develop products. With more companies migrating to Web-based applications, it's worth your time and effort to take a good hard look at your current systems and see how your firm might incorporate Web-based technology into future business strategies.Trending Stories
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