In Law and Order re-runs after some tragedy has occurred, prior to grilling the victim’s family the police officer quickly states the obligatory phrase, “I’m sorry for your loss.” It is sterile, meaningless, and as heartfelt as the streaming digital “Thank you” at the automated gas pump. Fortunately, genuine compassion has been given another reprieve. […]
The Affordable Care Act is like the television show Storage Wars, where unclaimed items in storage lockers are auctioned off after a quick peek through the door. People bid top dollar and hope for the best. Some find a goldmine, but the unseasoned bidders usually receive a Pandora’s Box. Let’s look at some of the […]
Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.
“Politics is the art of looking for trouble, finding it everywhere, diagnosing it incorrectly, and applying all the wrong remedies.” Groucho Marx The politics of selling the Affordable Care Act (ACA) focuses on promising health and wellness. Somehow, having “coverage” is supposed to get you to a primary care doctor, who will keep you healthy. […]
After a 20-hour encounter beginning at 9:30 p.m. in the emergency room at my health plan’s hospital, I honestly don’t know what it means to be a doctor any more. When my husband who had a history of bilateral pulmonary emboli developed chest pain, I thought it prudent to go to the emergency room. We […]
My long-time self-paying patient opined that the end of fee-for-service payments (payment for what you get) was imminent. I lightheartedly asked her how physicians would be paid. Would they be housed in military barracks and given vouchers for necessaries? Perhaps she read section 3023 of the “Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act” (PPACA or “ObamaCare”), […]