| Antitrust Analysis of Hospital High Technology Joint Ventures |
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| Often hospitals will enter into joint ventures with other hospitals to purchase and use high technology equipment in order to share the cost of the equipment. These ventures usually benefit consumers by providing services at a lower cost or by providing services that otherwise would not have been available in the area, but sometimes these joint ventures can lessen competition in the market, resulting in an antitrust violation. More... |
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| Medical Peer Review |
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| Medical peer review is a process by which a reviewing body reviews the care and treatment given by physicians to patients who suffered an unfavorable medical outcome to determine whether poor medical treatment or decisions was the cause of the unfavorable outcome. The federal Health Care Quality Immunity Act (HCQIA) immunizes hospitals and medical staff participating in professional peer review from civil lawsuits. More... |
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| The ABCs of Medicare Part A and Part B |
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| Medicare is an entitlement program. Medicare Part A covers most hospital costs. Part B covers some doctor services and outpatient expenses at a clinic or emergency room. Neither Part A nor Part B covers routine physical exams, glasses, hearing aids, or dentures.
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| Partner Notification of HIV Status |
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| Partner notification is a tool used by public health agencies to control the spread of sexually transmitted diseases by contacting and notifying those at potential risk of exposure. A number of states permit health care providers to notify known partners of HIV-positive patients of the risk of exposure. More... |
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| Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003 |
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| The Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003 creates a new drug benefit as Part D of Medicare. Beginning June 2004, the Act provides Medicare beneficiaries with discounts on their prescription drugs. Beginning in January 2006, the Act provides comprehensive Medicare prescription drug coverage. More... |
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