Here is a link to some interesting remarks prepared by Assistant Attorney General Christine A. Varney for the American Bar Association/American Health Lawyers Association Antitrust in Healthcare Conference on May 24, 2010. This is a nice piece on enforcement and competition, which some mention of the development of Accountable Care Organizations (ACO’s). http://www.justice.gov/atr/public/speeches/258898.htm I usually [...]

The May 2010 newsletter has now been posted. You can access it here. In this issue: 1. North Carolina Healthcare Leaders Reception 2. Four Trends for Hospitals and Physicians – Management Arrangements, HOPD vs. ASC, Call Coverage and Mergers 3. Upcoming Events 4. Recent White Papers document.getElementById(“post-880-blankimage”).onload();

The State of Healthcare in North Carolina: Hospitals & Surgery Centers Complimentary Seminar Space is Limited May 26, 2010 3 – 6 p.m. The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte 201 East Trade Street Charlotte McGuireWoods invites you to join us for a limited-attendance event covering some of the top issues impacting ASC and hospital revenue streams as well [...]

The Winston-Salem Journal is reporting that it appears the state is no longer considering cutting about $10 million from the Medicaid dental budget. Sen. Linda Garrou, D-Forsyth, the Senate’s head budget writer, said yesterday that the proposal, which was in Gov. Bev Perdue’s budget, is no longer being pursued. “The cuts will not be taken,” [...]

With the recent passage of a sweeping overhaul of the U.S. health care system, many businesses, consumers, providers and insurers find themselves scratching their heads and asking the question: “What happens next?” This half-day event will educate and inform attendees on what to expect with a timeline of implication and details on regulation changes.  Legal [...]