The WikiLeaks security breach has stirred much conversation...but not just regarding the leaked cables themselves. The entire ordeal is raising numerous questions ranging from national security to constitutional issues.FOX News … [Read more...]
Should the WikiLeaks fiasco raise healthcare privacy concerns?
Read the FULL Article here With roughly 250,000 documents released by WikiLeaks and with the aid of some popular media outlets, the ramifications of the diplomatic cables will be far-reaching. My initial thoughts were mixed: … [Read more...]
Bride-to-be paralyzed after prank gone wrong: Forced to choose marriage or Medicaid
Although this tragic story does not involve "elder law" per se, it does highlight the strict eligibility rules that Medicaid recipients must adhere to. Moreover, it perhaps calls into question some of the policies that may bring … [Read more...]
Power to the Patients! New Rules Forbid Discrimination in Medicare Facilities
Patient advocates have commented by the thousands in an effort to end any real or perceived discrimination. In April, 2010, President Obama echoed these pleas...as of this week, new rules have been established and will go into … [Read more...]