Psychiatrist disciplined over 'depossession therapy.' (West Virginia's Supreme Court returns case to Board of Medicine)

Article Abstract:

West Virginia's Supreme Court of Appeals has remanded a case involving a psychiatrist to the state Board of Medicine for proper disciplinary action. The psychiatrist drew a complaint from a patient after using "depossession therapy" incantations to treat the patient's fears related to possession by spirits. The medical board expanded on a hearing officer's recommended disciplinary action, prompting an appeal by the psychiatrist. An appeals court ruled in the psychiatrist's favor, causing the board to appeal.

Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities, Psychology & Psychiatry, Health Programs-State, Cases, Health care industry, Psychiatrists, West Virginia. Supreme Court of Appeals

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'Demonstrations' raise concerns about care, fairness

Article Abstract:

The US Health Care Financing Administration introduced 'demonstrations' in the early 1990s to evaluate the cost effectiveness of coronary artery and cataract operations that were handled with a 'bundled reimbursement.' These 'demonstrations' or projects did not require deductibles or co-payments from the Medicare patients which created an unfair advantage and practiced an economic policy that had been illegal.

Health Care Financing Admin, Economic policy, United States. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

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Clinton plugs new health initiatives

Article Abstract:

President Clinton promoted three health initiatives during his Jan. 27, 1998, State of the Union address. Managed care patient rights is supported by the medical industry but finds opponents in business and insurance. Expansion of Medicare generates concern that the system may already be underfinanced. An anti-smoking initiative that raises taxes and penalties received general medical industry support.

Health Programs, Planning, Clinton, Bill, Social policy, Public health, Medical policy

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