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Another court denies Optum’s motion to compel arbitration

Natalia Mazina

Similarly to a recent California case that denied Optum’s motion to compel arbitration, the 12th Circuit Court has denied a similar motion due to procedural and substantive unconscionability. In a nutshell, 45 pharmacies brought a legal action against Optum claiming underpayment since 2012 (as in the California case, Mark Cuker represents the pharmacies).

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Digitalization in Remote Regions as a Tool to Protect the Human Right to Health in the Pandemic and Beyond

HealthLaw Prof Blog

Stefan Kirchner (University of Lapland), Digitalization in Remote Regions as a Tool to Protect the Human Right to Health in the Pandemic and Beyond, SSRN (2022): In many ways, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has led to advances in digitalization.

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The Impacts of COVID-19 on Oman’s National Health Security

HealthLaw Prof Blog

Abdul Aziz Al Alawi (Sultan Qaboos University), Noor Sulastry Yurni Ahmad (Sultan Qaboos University), The Impacts of COVID-19 on Oman’s National Health Security, SSRN (2022): The COVID-19 has had a massive impact on the Oman national health security system, putting.

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COVID-19 in Canada: The Legal Framework

HealthLaw Prof Blog

Paul Daly (University of Ottawa), COVID-19 in Canada: The Legal Framework, SSRN (2022): In the legal framework for Canada’s pandemic response, executive government has been the dominant actor. The responsibility of balancing public health and economic well-being in rapidly evolving.

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HIPAA Compliance: Can Your Organization Avoid Costly Government Penalties and Fines?

Colington Consulting was established in 2013 and helps organizations achieve HIPAA compliance and ensures clients stay current with the latest enforcement trends. We provide a full range of HIPAA compliance services and consulting. What separates us from our competitors is our knowledge of HIPAA compliance regulations and their application to each of our client’s particular scenarios and requirements.

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Alcohol in Our Lives: Curbing the Harm – An Address to the 2010 ALAC Conference

HealthLaw Prof Blog

Sir Geoffrey Palmer QC (Victoria University of Wellington), Alcohol in Our Lives: Curbing the Harm – An Address to the 2010 ALAC Conference, Victoria U. of Wellington L. Research Paper No.

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