Health Law & Policy

E-cigarette regulations may increase teen smoking (and help Big Tobacco) – The Washington Post

17 Nov

New research suggests restrictions on electronic cigarettes may have unintended consequences. Source: E-cigarette regulations may increase teen smoking (and help Big Tobacco) – The Washington ... Read more »

’nuff said

15 Nov

Tom Brewer

KY Governor-Elect Bevin and Health Care Federalism Post-ACA

15 Nov

Tom Brewer

By N Huberfeld http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/healthlawprof_blog/2015/11/governor-elect-bevin-state-autonomy-under-the-aca-and-medicaid.html# Matt Bevin will soon become Kentucky’s Republican Governor, which has created consternation regarding his plans for discontinuing Kentucky’s successful implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). While on the campaign trail, Governor-Elect Bevin first promised to end the Medicaid expansion; ... Read more »

N.Y. Attorney General Reaches Agreement With Urgent Care Clinics In First ‘Surprise Medical Bill’ Action | Kaiser Health News

20 Oct

Tom Brewer

The clinics have agreed to disclose more fully which health insurance plans consider them “in network.” Source: N.Y. Attorney General Reaches Agreement With Urgent Care Clinics In First ‘Surprise Medical Bill’ Action | Kaiser Health ... Read more »

New Discovery About Fructose Could Lead To Treatments For Cancer, Obesity And Diabetes – The Latest News

19 Oct

Tom Brewer

Scientists have discovered how one sugar – fructose – is transported into our cells. This finding could lead to new treatments to tackle cancer, obesity and diabetes. A study at Stockholm University, deploying x-ray crystallography, has found out how our ... Read more »

The lurking risks of hospital-employed physicians: Stark, Anti-Kickback and False Claims Act compliance | Healthcare Finance News

14 Oct

Tom Brewer

The federal laws prohibiting hospitals from paying physicians for referrals are not new, but hospitals need to be on notice: Examine physician compensation structure because enforcement actions are becoming more frequent. Source: The lurking risks of hospital-employed physicians: Stark, Anti-Kickback ... Read more »

Whistleblower Doctor Warns About Hospitals Hiring Physicians | Kaiser Health News

14 Oct

Tom Brewer

Orthopedist Michael Reilly believes the surge of doctors going to work for hospitals is not a healthy trend. He had a firsthand view of what can happen. Source: Whistleblower Doctor Warns About Hospitals Hiring Physicians | Kaiser Health ... Read more »

Biking Behind Bars: Female Inmates Battle Weight Gain | Kaiser Health News

14 Oct

Tom Brewer

Source: Biking Behind Bars: Female Inmates Battle Weight Gain | Kaiser Health ... Read more »

Advanced ambulance care increases mortality | Science Life

13 Oct

Tom Brewer

Source: Advanced ambulance care increases mortality | Science ... Read more »

Gov. Jerry Brown targets his next priorities as he decides on final slate of bills – LA Times

12 Oct

Tom Brewer

Capping a year dominated by uncommonly personal and emotional debates in the Capitol, Gov. Jerry Brown ended his work on legislation Sunday by banning the use of “Redskin” for school mascots, refusing to bar Confederate names on public buildings and ... Read more »