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Coming Up in the Next Issue of the Health Law Reporter

Monday, May 14, 2012
The Spring 2012 issue of the Health Law Reporter is in the works. Read more for a sneak peak of the featured articles.
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Antitrust Regulators Back Away From ACO Proposed Statement: Will the Guidance Be Sufficient to Protect Competition While Eliminating the Antitrust Deterrent to ACO Formation?

Tuesday, May 01, 2012
Following a rulemaking process characterized by intense controversy, vigorous debate and acrimonious criticism of their proposed approach, on October 20, 2011, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) and the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) issued their final Statement of Antitrust Enforcement Policy Regarding Accountable Care Organizations Participating in the Medicare Shared Savings Program (the “Policy Statement”). Responsive to the critical comments3 and focused on the overarching goal of encouraging the formation of Accountable Care Organizations (“ACOs”), the final Policy Statement is significantly diluted from the proposed Policy Statement, which had been published on March 31, 2011.
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Health Law Committees

  • Health Law Communications Committee
    This committee publishes information relevant to health law practitioners. If you are interested in an editorial position or publishing an article, please contact the Co-Chairs.

    Contact Information

    David N Sontag

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    (617) 667-1875

    Julia R. Hesse

    Choate Hall & Stewart LLP

    (617) 248-5006

  • Health Law Education Committee
    Help develop relevant and innovative educational sessions led by a diverse group of talented speakers who cover health law issues. This committee promotes and oversees the educational programs for the Health Law Section, including the monthly Brown Bag Lunch speaker series and several in-depth seminar programs.

    Contact Information

    David Abelman

    Tufts Health Plan-Watertown

    (617) 923-5838

    Joel K. Goloskie

    CharterCARE Health Partners

    Charles R. Buck

    McDermott Will & Emery

    (617) 535-4151

  • Health Law Membership Committee
    This committee aims to increase participation in the Section through outreach activities.

    Contact Information

    William M. Mandell

    Pierce & Mandell, P.C.

    (617) 720-2444

    Dianne McCarthy

    Children's Hospital Boston

    (617) 355-4935

    Daria Niewenhous

    Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo P.C.

    (617) 348-4865

  • Health Law Public Policy Committee
    The BBA is very active in legislative and regulatory changes. Health law attorneys are often asked to lend their expertise.

    Contact Information

    Karbert S. Ng

    Joint Committee on Health Care Financing

    (617) 722-2430

    Kimberly Haddad

    Office of Senator Richard Moore

    (617) 216-1917

  • Health Law Social Action Committee
    Take public service to a new level. Focusing on unique ways to engage members in the community, this committee is the proud publisher of the Children's Mental Health Guide and oversees other initiatives.

    Contact Information

    Catherine Annas

    Harvard University - Health Systems Improvement

    Michael D. Beauvais

    Ropes & Gray LLP

    (617) 951-7601

  • Steering Committee
    The leadership committee of the Section organizes programs and discusses policy. To inquire about opportunities, please contact the Section Co-Chairs.