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May 2016 Newsletter View this email in your browser
‘Sorry’ seems to be thehardest word…
By Mark A. Holt, CPCU, ARM | Sr. Vice PresidentRisk
Management
Elton John’s immortal words have never been truer than when
an adverse incident occurs. The human part of us yearns to
apologize but we’ve been conditioned to think that doing so is
tantamount to admitting guilt—and for good reason. That was
true, until recently.
Now, all but a handful of states have “apology laws,” which
allow medical professionals to say they’re sorry, and show other
expressions of empathy or sympathy, without fear that their
words can be construed as admissions of guilt.
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Workers’
Compensation
Highlight: Light
Duty or
Transitional Work
Programs
10 Helpful
Suggestions
By J. David Thurber, General
Counsel & Litigation Manager
Shannon Holt, Workers’
Compensation Practice
Leader
Light duty and transitional
work is an essential part
workers’ compensation
management.
Studies show that offering
light duty can reduce
medical treatment and
shorten the recovery period.
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Latest Insights:
False Claims Act: Supreme Court hears oral arguments – Universal
Health Services v. United States ex rel Escobar
By J. David Thurber
The U.S. Supreme Court recently heard oral arguments in a
False Claims Act (FCA) case, Universal Health Services v. United States ex rel. Escobar. The
Court is being asked by the government to affirm the validity of their socalled implied false
certification theory. This theory, advanced by the department of justice, attaches FCA liability
when a person submits any claim for payment to the government, including Medicare
payments.
The theory states that in submitting an invoice, you are implying that there are no violations
of any underlying laws relating to the claim for payment. This includes that it is accurate for
services rendered, and complies with regulations.
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Obesity: A Protected Class?By J. David Thurber
With more Americans than ever falling into the obese category, questions have been raised
about whether the condition should be considered a disability and afforded legal protections.
Read More Here
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