Articles tagged with Federal Law
Federal regulations and hospital policies can leave patients in debt due to lack of clear guidelines on free or discounted care. Hospitals often do not have procedures for negotiating discounts with uninsured patients who cannot afford full charges.
A NHTSA analysis shows that states without open-container laws experience more alcohol-involved fatal crashes. Four of every 10 highway fatalities involve alcohol, highlighting the need for better laws. Dr. Phillip Brewer calls on emergency physicians to advocate for stronger laws.
Researchers found that preauthorization was granted in only half of visits, and denied or downcoded in the remaining 50%. The lack of timely reimbursement creates a financial burden on patients and hospitals. Prudent layperson laws aim to eliminate prior authorization and retrospective denials for emergency care.
A recent report by the National Research Council found that efforts to restore wetlands have made some headway, with a decline in annual wetland loss rates over the past 15 years. However, poor implementation of mitigation projects and lack of long-term monitoring continue to hinder progress.
A three-year study found that state and federal laws have helped older or sicker individuals obtain health coverage if they can afford it. However, the study revealed mixed results regarding the impact of these laws on health insurance affordability and enrollment in small employer and individual markets.
A new study found that even with enforcement of laws banning tobacco sales to minors, many youths continue to easily purchase tobacco products from merchants. The researchers suggest improving compliance by using more effective inspection methods and stricter penalties.