Maryland Regulatory News Fall 2006

1. In April, the Health Care Commission released a report that provides details about employment in the Maryland health care industry.

Malpractice Subsidy Better for Some than Others

In December of 2004, the Maryland General Assembly enacted legislation aimed at relieving physicians and certified mid-wives from the spiraling costs of professional liability insurance.

Hospital Ordered to Divest Five Years after Merger

In January of 2000, Evanston Northwestern Healthcare Corporation acquired Highland Park Hospital in a transaction valued at more than $200 million.

Experimental Drugs for the Terminally Ill

On May 2, 2006, a patient rights group, the Abigail Alliance for Better Access to Developmental Drugs (the Alliance), won the right to pursue its case against the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Did You Know? Fall 2006

OIG's Open Letter to Providers: Did you know that the Office of Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services (OIG) released an Open Letter to health care provid

Maryland Legal Alert - September 2006

LENDERS WIN ON STATUTES OF LIMITATION, ARBITRATION

Maryland Legal Alert - August 2006

MONTGOMERY COUNTY LENDING DISCRIMINATION LAW REMAINS ON HOLD

Congress Passes Pension Reform

After lengthy and contentious debate, Congress passed comprehensive pension reform legislation — the Pension Protection Act of 2006. President Bush is expected to sign the legislation.
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