All the latest developments in health care lawBy W. Eugene BasantaHealth Care Law, April 2000On February 29, in a five to four decision, the United States Supreme Court ruled that an Illinois nursing home trade association could not bypass administration review of regulations it objected to and seek immediate judicial review before any enforcement action.
The External Review of Hospital Quality—A Call for Greater AccountabilityHealth Care Law, April 2000Healthcare quality issues have been much in the news recently. In July, 1999 the Office of Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services released a series of reports examining the external review of hospital quality.
All the latest developments in health care lawBy W. Eugene Basanta & Matthew R. BookerHealth Care Law, June 1999In a decision handed down on May 24, the United States Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has the authority to regulate not-for-profit organizations providing substantial economic benefits to their for-profit members.
Recent council activitiesHealth Care Law, May 1999The Health Care Section Council has met on a regular basis during 1998-99. At its meetings the council has had the opportunity to hear from a number of outstanding speakers and has devoted considerable time to the review of an array of legislative proposals introduced in the Illinois General Assembly.
All the latest developments in health care lawBy W. Eugene Basanta & Matthew R. BookerHealth Care Law, March 1999The United States Supreme Court has ruled that patients can bring suit against their health insurers under a federal racketeering law.
