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Haro v. Sebelius
Secretary of Health may continue to demand up front reimbursements from Medicare recipients who disputed amounts in federal court.
Health Care Jan. 3, 2014
Michalski v. Scripps Mercy Hospital
Hospital’s governing board correctly uses its independent judgment in denying medical privileges to doctor, who repeatedly sexually harassed female employees.
Health Care Nov. 28, 2013
Sebelius v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc.
Order
Health Care Nov. 26, 2013
Conestoga Wood Specialties v. Sebelius
Order
Health Care Nov. 26, 2013
Sadeghi v. Sharp Memorial Medical Center Chula Vista
Cardiologist unsuccessfully challenges private hospital’s suspension of his medical privileges following botched operation, which resulted in his patient’s death.
Health Care Nov. 19, 2013
The Regents of the University of California v. Superior Court (Platter)
UC Regents avoid lawsuit following loss of computer hard drive, which contained patients’ medical records, from UCLA physician’s home during burglary.
Health Care Nov. 14, 2013
The Regents of the University of California v. Superior Court (Platter)
UC Regents avoid lawsuit following loss of computer hard drive, which contained patients’ medical records, from UCLA physician’s home during burglary.
Health Care Oct. 16, 2013
California Association of Rural Health Clinics v. Douglas
California may not eliminate coverage for adult dental, podiatry, optometry and chiropractic services to under-served communities because Medicaid Act mandates coverage.
Health Care Sep. 18, 2013
Consumer Watchdog v. Dept. of Managed Health Care
Although new statute made it legal for unlicensed practitioners to treat autism with special form of therapy, it was illegal to do so before statute's enactment.
Health Care Sep. 11, 2013
Haro v. Sebelius
Secretary of Health may continue to demand up front reimbursements from Medicare recipients who disputed amounts in federal court.
Health Care Sep. 5, 2013
California Association of Rural Health Clinics v. Douglas
California may not eliminate coverage for adult dental, podiatry, optometry and chiropractic services to under-served communities because Medicaid Act mandated coverage for such services.
Health Care Jul. 8, 2013
El-Attar v. Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center
Medical staff committee may delegate its authority to hear physician’s challenge to his termination to hospital’s governing board.
Health Care Jun. 7, 2013
Fournier v. Sebelius
Medicare does not cover dental procedures performed on beneficiary who suffered from Sjogren’s Syndrome disease, which placed her at risk of heart infection.
Health Care Jun. 3, 2013
Sebelius v. Cloer
Patient who developed complications from vaccine is entitled to attorney fees under National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act even if her petition was unsuccessful.
Health Care May 21, 2013
Fox Insurance Co. Inc. v. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Medicare administrator properly terminates contract with insurance company that failed to provide critical medication, risking permanent damage to patients.
Health Care May 15, 2013
Mendocino Community Health Clinic v. State Dept. of Health Care Services
California may limit payments to federally-qualified health centers for outpatient psychological services to two visits per month, per patient.
Health Care May 3, 2013
Parra v. PacifiCare of Arizona Inc.
Medicare Advantage Organization may not sue family of man killed in car accident for reimbursement of medical expenses under Medicare Act.
Health Care Apr. 22, 2013
North East Medical Services Inc. v. California Dept. of Health Care Services
California does not need to reimburse health care clinics for allegedly incorrect payment calculations for Medicaid pharmacy services provided to dual-eligible Medicare beneficiaries.
Health Care Apr. 5, 2013
Bedoe v. County of San Diego
County is entitled to return of payments to In-Home Supportive Services provider, who informally subcontracted provision of services to his sister.
Health Care Apr. 4, 2013
Sonoma County Association of Retired Employees v. Sonoma County
Retirement association’s lawsuit against county involving alleged promise to provide retirees’ health care benefits in perpetuity is revived.
Health Care Feb. 26, 2013
Requa v. The Regents of the University of California
Retirees may pursue their claim against Regents of University of California based on elimination of their University-sponsored group health insurance benefits.
Health Care Jan. 31, 2013
Sebelius v. Auburn Regional Medical Center
Medicare providers may not appeal undercalculated reimbursement determinations more than a decade after receiving notices regarding determinations.
Health Care Jan. 22, 2013
Hanna v. Dental Board of California
Dentist who pleaded no contest to committing Medi-Cal fraud may have her license revoked because fraud was related to her fitness to practice her profession.
Health Care Jan. 8, 2013
Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. v. Sebelius
Christian-themed bookstore and arts and crafts chainstore may not prevent enforcement of health care law, which requires mandatory contraception coverage.
Health Care Dec. 30, 2012
Opinion of Harris (11-302)
Court should hear proposed action regarding whether dietary services director of medical center may concurrently serve as director of health care district.
Health Care Dec. 23, 2012
Managed Pharmacy Care v. Sebelius
California Dept. of Health Care Services may reduce reimbursement rates for Medi-Cal providers after approval by Secretary of Dept. of Health and Human Services.
Health Care Dec. 13, 2012
Harbor Regional Center v. Office of Administrative Hearings (Hannah G.)
Disability service center must give pay increase to temporary in-home caregiver of disabled child, while permanent caregiver takes maternity leave.
Health Care Oct. 23, 2012
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center v. Superior Court (Cabana)
Hospital does not need to give patient records of communications between review board and manufacturer of investigational medical device.
Health Care Oct. 3, 2012
Lee v. Board of Registered Nursing
Board of Registered Nursing may revoke registered nurse’s license after she refused to take a mental fitness examination.
Health Care Sep. 28, 2012
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center v. Superior Court (Cabana)
Hospital does not need to give patient records of communications between review board and manufacturer of investigational medical device.
Health Care Sep. 25, 2012