2001 Maryland Laws Update

All legislation becomes effective October 1, 2001, unless otherwise shown. PRIVACY

The Supreme Court Clarifies Standards for Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Claims

In a recent unanimous opinion, the Supreme Court clarified the standard for determining when sexual harassment has occurred and the requirements for establishing a retaliation claim.

New Maryland Laws Prohibit Discrimination Based Upon Sexual Orientation and Genetic Information

The Maryland General Assembly recently enacted two laws, SB 2 and SB 25, which prohibit discrimination based upon sexual orientation and genetic information.

New Health Plan Claims and Appeals Regulations: Common Plan Provisions That Will Have To Be Changed

New claims and appeals regulations issued by the U.S.

New DOL Claims and Appeals

This summary covers only the application of the new regulations to group health plans. The new regulations cover all ERISA plans except apprenticeship plans.

HIPAA Privacy Regulations Take Effect: Compliance Required by April 14, 2003

On April 12, 2001, the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that the HIPAA privacy regulations would take effect as scheduled, on April 14, 2001.

Some Directors are More Equal

Maryland has enacted a recent change in the way Maryland corporations, including professional associations, may be governed.

Medicare Overpayments in Bankruptcy

The health care industry presents unique bankruptcy problems. One of which involves Medicare overpayments.

Maryland's 2001 Hospital Rate Increase

Last year, the Maryland Health Services Cost Review Commission (HSCRC) revised its methodology for setting hospital charges in Maryland.

Maryland Regulatory News - Spring 2001

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