Part B News: David McLean on No Surprises Act & Increased Provider Challenges
A Texas court recently vacated one feature of the independent dispute resolution process outlined in the federal government’s No Surprises Act, a decision that may result in more providers challenging prices named by the government – and cau
Part B News: Beth Boone on Raising Medical Malpractice Insurance Rates
In the last three years, medical malpractice insurance rates have increased year-over-year, reaching highs not seen since the 2000s, according to a report from the American Medical Association. The trend has some providers questioning why premiu
Part B News: Sandra Cianflone on the Potential End to the COVID-19 PHE & Its Impacts
As speculation looms about an inevitable end to the public health emergency related to COVID-19, providers are curious to know the impact to flexibility allowed under the PHE including Medicare payment and coverage requirements. Sandie Cianflone
Raconteur: Richard Sheinis on Disconnect Between Cyber Attack Policy Coverage vs. Actual Need
In a Raconteur article about the need for companies to ensure they have the right insurance policies to contend with rising cyber attacks, Richard Sheinis, partner and head of the Data Privacy & Cyber Security Service Area at Hall Booth Smit
McKnight’s Newsmakers Podcast: Drew Graham on CMS Consideration for Nursing Home Minimum Staffing Rule Study
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is launching an ambitious study in support of the first minimum staffing rule for nursing homes. If you think you know how they will set their targets and all the reasons they will matter to provi
Risk & Insurance: John E. Hall, Jr. on Role of Captives, Other Alternative Risk Vehicles in Litigation
In a Risk & Insurance article about the latest litigation trends impacting professional firms, Founding Partner John Hall talks about the role of captives and other alternative risk vehicles: “In most areas, we are seeing an increase in li
Inside Medical Malpractice Podcast: John E. Hall, Jr. on What Healthcare Professionals Should Know about Medical Malpractice
Founding Partner John Hall spoke with Chris Rokosh of the Inside Medical Malpractice podcast about what healthcare professionals should know about medical malpractice, as well as how patients can take control of their health. On the episode, he
Modern Healthcare: John E. Hall, Jr. on California Medical Malpractice Damages Cap & Insurance Rate Impact
A new ruling by a California Supreme Court upholding a lower court’s decision to cap medical malpractice damages will not significantly impact provider’s insurance rates, Founding Partner John E. Hall, Jr. said in an interview with Modern He
Journal of Emerging Issues in Litigation: Social Inflation’s Impact on Jury Verdicts & How to Safeguard Against It
In an article published in the Journal of Emerging Issues in Litigation, Partner Sandy Cianflone and Associates Lindsay Nishan and Samantha Myers discuss the impact of social media on the rising costs of medical malpractice litigation and nuclea
Risk & Insurance: John E. Hall, Jr. Discusses the Prevalence of Health Care Captives in the Cayman Islands
In a Risk & Insurance article about the prevalence of health care captives in the Cayman Islands, Founding Partner John E. Hall, Jr. said the captives popularity can be attributed to a number of industry trends including increasing premiums,