Levy v. Clinton Memorial Hospital, a recent Ohio state court case, confirms the longstanding concept that hospitals may close medical staffs or departments for quality of care reasons, but also reaches the absurd legal conclusion that medical staff bylaws do not constitute contracts and that clinical privileges are equipment specific. 

FACTS

Clinton Memorial Hospital…

PHYSICIAN CONTRACTS & ISSUES

INTRODUCTION

The structure, purpose and terms of every physician contract are different. The content and style vary with the institutional or private practice nature of the employer and the needs and leverage of the physician.  Following is a list identifying major issues or components.

I.          COMPENSATION

1.         Base Compensation.

A.         Fair market value…

EXHAUSTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDIES CONFIRMED AGAIN

A Colorado Federal District Court has confirmed the applicability of the doctrine of exhaustion administrative remedies regarding credentialing disputes. In Catholic Health Initiatives, Colorado v. Gross, Dr. Gross terminated the hospital peer review process by resigning during the early stages of an investigation. The facts of the case indicate that…

HSA limits for 2008 are as follows:

Annual Contribution Limits:   The maximum HSA contribution is  $2,900 for individual coverage and $5,800 for family coverage.

High Deductible Health Plan Limits:  

·        Deductible:  The minimum deductible for HSA-qualified high deductible health plans is $1,100 for individual coverage and $2,200 …

On December 28, 2007, the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) issued two advisory opinions approving gainsharing arrangements. Advisory Opinion 07-21 deals with cardiac surgeons and Advisory Opinion 07-22 with anesthesiologists. Consistent with prior gainsharing approvals
Continue Reading OIG Issues Advisory Opinions For Cardiac Surgeon And Anesthesiologist To Gain Sharing Programs

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