Feb 11, 2013 | Health Care Law
The “patient-centric medical home model” has existed in concept for years without getting much attention, but it is finally becoming a reality. The model will be an integral component to improving health care by preventing many illnesses and diseases and will create a...
Jan 29, 2013 | Business & Corporate, Business Litigation
As most of us likely remember, when the Exxon Valdez ran aground in Prince William Sound, Alaska, environmental, economic and societal tragedy struck that pristine community. Fast forward to April 20, 2010 and the BP Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion in the Gulf of...
Sep 13, 2012 | Health Care Law
The Supreme Court’s June 28, 2012 ruling has “put to bed” the constitutionality of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) or “Obamacare” as it has come to be known. The nearly split 5-4 opinion of the court, authored by Chief Justice Roberts, upheld the...
Jul 5, 2012 | Health Care Law
“We do not consider whether the Act embodies sound policies. That judgment is entrusted to the Nation’s elected leaders. We ask only whether Congress has the power under the Constitution to enact the challenged provisions.” – Chief Justice John Roberts When the...
Apr 24, 2012 | Health Care Law
Spending on health care in America has skyrocketed over the past 40 years. In 2010, the United States spent an estimated $2.47 trillion on health care. This staggering figure equates to every American spending more than $8,000 on health care. The total spending...
