Never Events, Defensive Medicine and the Continued Federalization of Malpractice

14 Pages Posted: 8 Oct 2012

Date Written: January 1, 2009

Abstract

The federal government has adopted new payment rules that will forbid Hospitals from billing government payors for the cost of treating conditions that were acquired during hospitalization. These new requirements, however, are based on faulty logic and could result in higher costs. This article explores the genesis of the so-called “never events” rule and discusses the possibility of the law causing unintended consequences.

Keywords: Skilled Nursing Facilities, Hospitals, Compliance, Never Events, Healthcare

Suggested Citation

Schindler, Devin, Never Events, Defensive Medicine and the Continued Federalization of Malpractice (January 1, 2009). Quinnipiac Health Law Journal, Vol. 12, 2009, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2158930

Devin Schindler (Contact Author)

Cooley Law School ( email )

300 S. Capitol Avenue
P.O. Box 13038
Lansing, MI 48901
United States

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