Court sends suits against 2 health plans to arbitration

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The court has send two health plans namely, PacifiCare Health Systems Inc. and UnitedHealth Group Inc. who are accused of violating the Racketeor Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act to be reviewed by an arbitrator. This decision of the court reinforces the Federal Arbitration Act.

Government regulation (cont), Government regulation, HEALTH SERVICES, Health Maintenance Organizations, HMO Medical Centers, Hospital and medical service plans, Laws, regulations and rules, PacifiCare Health Systems Inc.

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Doctor wins patient records privacy case

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Psychiatrist Daniel S. Shrager won a wrongful termination lawsuit. He refused to provide patient records, that contained patient identification information, to a health plan.

Other Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities, Privacy, Interpretation and construction, Privacy issue, Medical records, Access control, Health insurance industry, Employee dismissals, Employment terminations, Employment at will, Physician-patient privilege, Shrager, Daniel S., Green Spring Health Services Inc.

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Doctor fights to know advanced suit

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The benefits and drawbacks of the identification of physicians that sign certificates of merit for medical malpractice cases are discussed.

General services, Offices & clinics of medical doctors, Physicians & Surgeons, Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists), Prevention, Physicians, Medical personnel, Company systems management, Information management, Medical malpractice, Frivolous suits (Civil procedure)

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