Impact of Travelers on self-insured plans

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The Supreme Court decided to allow a state surcharge on hospital bills paid by health insurance companies and health maintenance organizations. However, the decision excluded self-insured plans as subject to the surcharge. The ruling evaluated the impact of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) on surcharges imposed by states, and it found that such surcharges did not conflict with ERISA.

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Patients' bill of fights legislation

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The author examines pending legislation before the U.S. Congress on patients' rights. Topics include legal liability, medical care, and health insurance.

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Keeping private health information private under HIPAA

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The author examines company requirement and legal liability under the U.S. Health Information Portability and Accountability Act of 1996.

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