Health Law Section Publications: Books
A Practical Guide to Medicare Appeals The second book in our Practical Guide series is now available. A Practical Guide to Medicare Appeals describes the steps necessary to successfully resolve appeals of all types of Medicare determinations. Co-authored by Kathleen Scully-Hayes, Attorney Advisor in the Office of Hearings, CMS, and Daniel A. Cody, Reed Smith, LLP, this book consolidates into one resource, a concise overview of the numerous appeal avenues available under Parts A, B, C, and D of the Medicare program. In addition to an overview of the Medicare program, the book includes practical tips from seasoned attorneys adept in representing individuals or entities in their Medicare appeals process. |
Managed Care Litigation Get expert, insiders’ guidance on how to address the issues that arise in managed care disputes. In the constantly evolving managed care industry, it is difficult to keep pace with the legal issues facing industry players, and health lawyers are busier than ever as clients contend with increasing, and often conflicting, regulations. Now there is a practical, authoritative reference written specifically for practitioners like you who handle managed care disputes to help you rapidly focus on key issues and expertly advise your clients—Managed Care Litigation, published by BNA Books. |
HIPAA: A Practical Guide to the Privacy and Security of Health Data The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act regulates the protection and release of patient's medical information. This concise, practical guide helps the advocate understand the sometimes dense rules in advising patients, physicians, and hospitals and in litigating HIPAA-related issues. It also clearly describes the many ways to obtain, maintain, and manage medical information under HIPAA. Topics include an overview of HIPAA, Authorizations, Disclosures Without Authorizations, Disclosures by Non-Covered Entities, and Penalties/Enforcement. |
Healthcare Fraud and Abuse: Practical Perspectives 2nd Edition Navigate the challenges of health care fraud enforcement with this reliable reference book. Members of the Health Law Section can receive this book free. (Contact Adam Bielawski for more information on redeeming your free copy of the first edition.) |
eHealth and Business Transactional Law Address the myriad legal issues that arise as technology is integrated into the highly regulated health industry. |



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HIPAA: A Practical Guide to the Privacy and Security of Health Data