Subject Index Health Law

ADA claim must establish that condition is regarded as a disability

April
2000
Illinois Law Update
, Page 196
On February 8, 2000, the seventh circuit court of appeals affirmed the decision of the district court for the Northern District of Illinois to grant summary judgment to the defendants as to plaintiff Krocka's claim under the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA").

School Based and School Linked Clinic Programs

March
2000
Illinois Law Update
, Page 128
On December 1, 1999, the Illinois State Department of Public Aid adopted amendments to section 140 of the Illinois Administrative Code. 89 Ill Adm Code 140.

FDA pre-market approval of pacemakers did not preempt state law claims against manufacturer

February
2000
Illinois Law Update
, Page 68
On December 2, 1999, the Illinois Supreme Court reversed the appellate court and found that FDA pre-market approval of pacemakers was not a federal requirement.

New requirements for hospital licensing

February
2000
Illinois Law Update
, Page 68
On November 15, 1999, the Illinois Department of Public Health adopted amendments to section 250 of the Illinois Administrative Code. 77 Ill Adm Code 250.

Group health care plans and patient rights

December
1999
Illinois Law Update
, Page 636
On September 27, 1999, the Illinois Department of Insurance adopted emergency rules to section 5420 of the Illinois Administrative Code. 50 Ill Adm Code 5420.

HMOs may be held vicariously liable for negligence of independent contractor physicians

December
1999
Illinois Law Update
, Page 636
On September 30, 1999, the Illinois Supreme Court affirmed the appellate court's decision that an HMO may be held vicariously liable, under the doctrines of apparent authority and implied authority, for the negligence of its independent contractor physicians.

Managed Care Reform and Patient Rights Act: Implications for Patients, Providers, and Plans

By Steven F. Banghart, Keith E. Emmons, Daniel H. Melvin, & Mark E. Rust
December
1999
Article
, Page 640
The authors review the highlights of this new law, which limits the power of managed care organizations and expands the rights of patients.

The Lawyer’s Journal

By Bonnie McGrath
November
1999
Column
, Page 570
Watch out, HMOs.

The Lawyer’s Journal

By Bonnie McGrath
August
1999
Column
, Page 402
Breach of fiduciary duty: A new application

Looser standards to receive vocational rehabilitation services

August
1999
Illinois Law Update
, Page 406
On May 17, 1999, the Illinois Department of Human Services adopted emergency amendments to section 553 of the Illinois Administrative Code. 89 Ill Adm Code 553.

The Lawyer’s Journal

By Bonnie McGrath
July
1999
Column
, Page 348
Different rulings on the same-part-of-the-body rule.

$9.1 Billion Tobacco Settlement Ignites Controversy in the General Assembly

June
1999
Illinois Law Update
, Page 304
On November 23, 1998, 46 states settled smoking-related claims against the tobacco industry for as much as $206 billion, potentially the largest court settlement in history.

Health Facilities Planning Board Regulates Outpatient Surgery

June
1999
Illinois Law Update
, Page 304
On March 15, 1999, the Health Facilities Planning Board implemented, through emergency rulemaking, an amendment to section 1130.140 of its administrative rules.

HMO Reform Bill Passes in the House, Likely to Fail in the Senate — HB 626.

May
1999
Illinois Law Update
, Page 244
A sweeping HMO reform bill, known as the Managed Care Reform Act, (passed in the Illinois House on March 24, 1999 by a margin of 62-37.

The Lawyer’s Journal

By Bonnie McGrath
May
1999
Column
, Page 238
The high court revisits the single-subject rule.

Advanced Practice Nurses’ Privileges Expanded — PA 90-742

March
1999
Illinois Law Update
, Page 130
Introduced by Senator Doris Karpiel, Public Act 90-742 may save time and money for individuals seeking medical attention in Illinois.

The Lawyer’s Journal

By Bonnie McGrath
December
1998
Column
, Page 658
RICO and privacy and fraud (and family law), oh my!

Increase of the Service-Cost Maximums (SCMS) of the Home Services Program

November
1998
Illinois Law Update
, Page 596
On August 14, 1998, the Department of Human Services adopted an amendment to section 679.50, which sets guidelines to determine need and resulting service cost maximums for the department's home services program. 89 Ill Adm Code 679.

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