ADR for managed healthcare disputes

Article Abstract:

Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) provides a forum for managed care users to resolve denial of care disputes. The advantages of ADR include speed, efficiency, low cost and confidentiality. The American Bar Association, the American Medical Association and the American Arbitration Association have cooperated to develop models for ADR resolution of healthcare disputes.

Negotiation, mediation and arbitration, Managed care plans (Medical care), Dispute resolution (Law)

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Public records, public policy, and privacy

Article Abstract:

Issues regarding the need for additional laws to protect the privacy of the information individuals must provide to the government are discussed. The new opportunities technology gives to commercial users to exploit the personal information are another reason for such laws. The Driver's Privacy Protection Act of 1994 is given as an interesting model for such a law.

Research, Public records, Protection and preservation, Privacy, Right of, Right of privacy

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Restoring dignity, effecting justice

Article Abstract:

The restorative justice movement is discussed, and attempts to change the focus of criminal law to one of aiding victims and repairing communities rather than just incarcerating offenders.

Innovations, Restorative justice, Community-based corrections

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