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Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage - 2/1/2006 |
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This article addresses general questions regarding the Medicare prescription drug coverage program such as how the program works, program eligibility and enrollment, and the cost of such coverage. |
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Health Law: Year in Review - 1/19/2006 |
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Diane Carter discusses some of the highlights that occurred at both state and federal levels in health law in 2005. This article was originally published in the January issue of the Texas Bar Journal. |
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The Avian Flu Time Bomb - 11/1/2005 |
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Article from ABA Journal November 2005: The legal system will play a key role in planning the response to a possible onslaught of the virus. Hal Katz, Partner and Chair of the Public Health and Policy Interest Group in the ABA Health Law Section featured in this article. |
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Scam Alerts! - 10/25/2005 |
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Health Law E-Lert by Kristalee Guerra |
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Don’t Choke On That Pill - 4/25/2005 |
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Health law e-lert by Kris Kwolek on healthcare providers selling dietary supplements |
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The Profile of a Whistleblower - 11/1/2004 |
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Who is the typical whistleblower and what can employers do proactively to help prevent the creation of a whistleblower within their organization |
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Assisted Living and the Law - 8/19/2004 |
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Mr. Crowe presented this speech to the Texas Organization of Residential Care Homes in San Antonio, Texas. Mr. Crowe discussed how an assisted living facility can minimize its exposure to adverse actions brought by regulators and personal injury attorneys.
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Just Say No: Avoid Costly Comp by Opting Out - 3/1/2003 |
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High workers' compensation premiums continue to be a problem as reforms to the system have stalled from legal challenges. Many businesses are taking a fresh look at an alternative that is unique to Texas: opting out of the workers' compensation system and managing occupational liabilities as a "nonsubscriber". Scott Agthe, partner in Brown McCarroll's labor and employment group, describes how and why over 35% of all employers "opt out". |
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Best Employment Practices Newsletter- Fall 2002 - 10/1/2002 |
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This edition of Best Employment Practices includes articles on HIPAA, personal use of e-mail and internet by employees, and the impact of drug test results on unemployment benefits. |
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Update on Workers' Compensation Alternatives - 1/2/2002 |
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Texas is the only state that allows employers to opt out of the workers' compensation system. This article explains the pros and cons of "nonsubscription" and changes in the law regarding negligence waivers, arbitration of injury claims and employee benefit plan regulations. |
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Child Restraint System Testing and Ratings Around the Globe - 6/1/2001 |
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This is a brief summary outlining different methods utilized by different countries to test and rate child restraint systems (also sometimes referred to as a car seat, CRS or child safety seat). NHTSA is under a congressional mandate to propose a child restraint rating system by November 2001 and is reviewing rating systems utilized by other countries to develop a standard for the United States. |
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Texas Medicaid Report - 2001 - Vol.1, No.1 - 6/1/2001 |
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This issue of TMR is dedicated to bringing you up to date on the bills relating to health care that have been enacted during this session of the Texas Legislature. |
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Medicare and Medicaid Anti-Kickback Statute - 1/7/2000 |
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The Federal Medicare and Medicaid Anti-Kickback Statute prohibits certain conduct involving improper payments in connection with the delivery of items or services covered by a number of federal health care programs. |
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