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The Controversial E-Verify System
As of September 8, 2009, all federal contractors and subcontractors are now required to utilize the controversial E-Verify system to confirm an employees right to work legally in the United States. In addition, those companies receiving stimulus funds will be required to implement E-Verify. The controversy arises from the fact that the administration continues to …
The Controversial E-Verify System
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Working Draft of MS.01.01.01 (formerly MS.1.20)
Special-needs trusts can provide for disabled children
The Pittsburgh Post Gazette recently ran an article entitled "Special-needs trusts can provide for disabled children".This Article highlights an essential planning tool for individuals with special needs and their loved ones, but also the complexity of such planning. Special needs planning requires a strong estate planning foundation in addition a working knowledge of public benefits…
Kaiser Family Foundation Publishes 50 State Health Facts
The Kaiser Foundation has recently updated its website: www.statehealthfacts.org. The site has an amazing collection of state health facts, including Medicare reimbursement rates and Medicare participation rates, which are often the subject of significant speculation. The site has been added as a link on the Med Law Blog and I recommend you peruse it.
CBO Says Preventive Care Costs More!
Surprise! Surprise! Another blow to healthcare reform. In an August 7, 2009 letter to the House Subcommittee on Health, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) concludes:
"Although different types of preventive care have different effects on spending, the evidence suggests that for most preventive services, expanded utilization leads to higher, not lower, medical spending overall."
"Researchers…
Obama Sets Immigration Changes for 2010
New York Times reports Obama’s immigration timetable
“Obama Sets Immigration Changes for 2010”
Los Angels Times
“Debate heats up on healthcare for illegal immigrants”
Physicians for National Health Program (“PNHP”) Endorse Single Payor Health Reform
PNHP is a group of 16,000 doctors nationwide who advocate for single payor national health insurance for the purpose of "removing the wasteful insurance company middlemen from our health system and redirecting the resultant savings into care."
For an alternative view on the progress of health care reform from a different prospective, check their website…
Mike Cassidy Named Again To America’s Best Lawyers List
Mike Cassidy has been named again as one of America’s Best Lawyers in Healthcare , for the 2010 list.
Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. For a quarter century, we have helped lawyers and clients find legal counsel in unfamiliar jurisdictions or unfamiliar specialties.
Best Lawyers compiles lists…