Antitrust Analysis of Physician Mergers

In the past few years, the antitrust aspects of loosely affiliated physician "networks" have received significant attention.

More Fraud and Abuse Legislation

Consistent with the Clinton Administration's promise to fight fraud and abuse in the health care industry, the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 (the Act), which was signed into law on August 5, 1997, in

Maryland Regulatory News - Winter 1997

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Many Health Care Providers May Take Refuge in Bankruptcy

Health care providers presently face heightened economic challenges caused by reductions in reimbursement and utilization.

Did You Know? - Winter 1997

Mandated benefits.

Buried Treasures in the Balanced Budget Act of 1997

The Balanced Budget Act of 1997 (the Act), enacted by Congress last August, contains numerous provocative provisions that significantly affect health care providers, including the following:

Avoid the Quick Fix of Descriptive Names

Many new health care businesses naturally choose a name for themselves that "describes" what they do or where they are located.

Those Trademark Licensing Blues

You would be singing a sad song, indeed, if your right to use a prominent name in the health care industry was taken away from you.

The Continued Demise of Gag Clauses

In recent years, HMOs have come under increasing fire for the practices used by some, but not all, HMOs.

Public to Private Hospital Conversions

Public to private hospital conversions have grabbed headlines in recent months.