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Did You Know Fall? Fall 2001

Non-Elective Angioplasty: Did you know that the Maryland Health Care Commission (MHCC) extended a State Health Plan exemption for the Cardiovascular Patients Outcomes Research Team

Maryland Regulatory News Fall 2001

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Retiree Health Benefits Subject to Age Discrimination

It appears that an obscure federal court case (Erie County Retirees Assoc. v. Erie County) may indirectly result in many retirees losing their health insurance coverage.

Maryland Rejects Wrongful Life Claims

Earlier this year, in Kassama v.

2001 Maryland Laws Update

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

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.

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.

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.

Foreign Nurses to the Rescue

A serious shortage of professional nurses in the U.S. has forced many health care facilities to consider foreign workers to meet their staffing needs.

Did You Know? - Spring 2001

Electronic Health Networks: Did you know that Maryland payors that accept claims originating in Maryland from medical care electronic claims clearinghouses may now only accept clai

Does Incentive Compensation Continue After Employment?

Does your practice pay physicians a base salary, plus incentive compensation based on a percentage of their collections?

Employees Gain New Procedural Rights Under Their Health Plans

New regulations issued by the U.S.

Medicare Overpayments in Bankruptcy

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

Maryland Regulatory News - Spring 2001

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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.

Some Directors are More Equal

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

Maryland Expands The Duty Owed In Negligent Misrepresentation Cases

Holding:

Considerations For Banks That Convert To A Bank Holding Company Form Of Ownership

Once a bank holding company is formed, bank management should familiarize itself with the new laws and procedures that will affect the operations of the bank and its holding company.

Exhibits to a Letter of Credit May Not Be Good Enough

Brunswick County v. The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi, Limited, in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, No. 99-2380, June 7, 2000.

Employee Separation Agreements Under New EEOC Regulations:

Many employers routinely use separation agreements in order to minimize their exposure to claims arising out of an employment termination.

Did You Know? - Winter 2000

Virginia "All Products" Legislation: Did you know that Virginia recently enacted "all products" legislation that requires carriers to permit providers to refuse participation in on

Fewer Hospital Beds

In 1999, the Maryland General Assembly, with the encouragement of the Maryland Hospital Association, devised a formula to determine a more realistic count of the beds that hospitals use on a daily