Audio Version (34 minutes, listen to in your car or on your smartphone.) Summary The proposed Delaware legislation limits charges for uninsured and self-pay patients at Medicare reimbursement rates, aiming to protect patients from excessive medical bills and reduce medical debt. It applies to hospitals, clinics, surgical centers, and physician offices. 1. Legal Implications &ContinueContinue reading “Analysis of Draft Legislation on Health Care Charges for Uninsured & Self-Pay Patients”
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Time for Delaware to Honor Patient AutonomyPass End-of-Life Legislation
A few days ago, the Delaware Health and Human Development Committee held a critical hearing on end-of-life legislation. The discussion was robust, focusing on essential issues such as patient autonomy, the unfounded fears of a ‘slippery slope,’ the role of hospice care, and the perspectives of physicians and advanced practice nurses. The time has comeContinueContinue reading “Time for Delaware to Honor Patient AutonomyPass End-of-Life Legislation”
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