Maryland Regulatory News Fall 2003

1. In May, the Maryland Health Care Commission (HCC) released its web-based performance report on ambulatory surgery facilities. It can be found at amsurgguide.mhcc.state.md. us.

Health Care Flexible Spending Account Debit Cards

Under a health care flexible spending account (FSA), an employee elects to have his or her pay reduced in exchange for reimbursement of medical expenses that are not covered by the employee's other

Did You Know? Fall 2003

Hospital's Failure to Use Donated Funds: Did you know that Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal has filed a lawsuit against Yale-New Haven Hospital alleging that the hos

Concerted Refusals to 'Take Call'

Two San Diego anesthesiology groups have agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission (FTC) charges that they jointly agreed to fix prices for medical services and otherwise engaged in anticompetitive

Any Willing Provider' Laws Survive

Several states require health insurers to contract with any doctor, and certain other health care providers, who are willing to abide by the insurers' contractual terms, including the insurer's fee

Any Willing Provider Laws Survive

Several states require health insurers to contract with any doctor, and certain other health care providers, who are willing to abide by the insurers' contractual terms, including the insurer's fee

Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Reimbursement Arrangements May Reimburse For Nonprescription Drugs

The IRS recently ruled that a health care flexible spending account (FSA) may reimburse a participant for nonprescription (also known as “over-the-counter” or OTC) antacids, allergy medicines, pain

USA Patriot Act

USA Patriot Act Section 326: Highlights of Consumer Identification Program Rules for Depository Institutions  

Maryland Employers Beware! There is Nothing Unusual About Workplace Accidents When It Comes to Awarding Workers' Compensation

In order for an employee to be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits for an accidental injury, the injury must arise out of and in the course of the employment.
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