Implied consent laws generally provide that a motorist may be penalized for refusing to be tested for alcohol if there is sufficient reason to believe the motorist is operating a motor vehicle in violation of drunk-driving laws. The results of […]
If you and your team are too busy to enjoy time off during the 4th of July holiday – take a break and give us a call. Our team of experienced research and writing attorneys will be working the entire […]
Telemedicine and HIPAA
Any time information is transmitted, there is a risk that it will be seen by someone who is not supposed to see it. That risk seems like it is even greater when the information is transmitted electronically. News reports and […]
Bankruptcy is one of those areas of the law that a lot of attorneys who practice in the area may feel is so routine, they’ve seen it all. At the very least they may think that there is no problem […]
Telemedicine Reimbursement
Telemedicine—using electronic communications to exchange medical information—is growing in popularity. It is convenient for both the patient and the provider, and it delivers good outcomes. Telemedicine is also less expensive than caring for patients solely by means of in-person consultations. […]
Res Judicata and Non-Parties
In law school, res judicata and collateral estoppel were two of civil procedure concepts that most of us figured we’d never need to know. After all, none of us would end up re-trying the same case. There is, of course, […]
What is “Telemedicine?”
Telemedicine, or telehealth, is a topic that is getting a lot of discussion in the health care field. As with many topics in any field that get a “lot of discussion,” there can be misunderstanding about what the term really […]
To Get Attorneys’ Fees, Be Aware That Your Billing Records Are Subject to Discovery
In Yamada v. Nobel Biocare Holding AG, ___ F.3d ___, No. 14-55263 (9th Cir. Apr. 20, 2016), a dentist brought a class action against the distributor of the dental implants he used in his practice on a large number of […]
The rights of transgendered people have received a lot of media coverage in recent months. Despite a growing social acceptance, many transgendered people report unfair treatment by health care providers. This mistreatment includes denials of coverage, as well as harassment […]
Late last year, the Supreme Court issued a ruling in Obb Personenverkehr AG v. Sachs, ___ U.S. ___, 136 S. Ct. 390 (2015) that reminded many practitioners that there is more to filing a tort action in the U.S. against […]