Thawing the Healthcare Cold War

In the modern age, the American healthcare system is more fractured and “tribal” than ever before. Even the recent healthcare reform enacted by the federal government, controversial as it is, isn’t enough to truly reform the current state of the healthcare industry...

What You Need to Know About Mediation in Healthcare

Crises are popping up in healthcare facilities around the country, and involved individuals are seeking alternative ways to resolve their disputes.  One such way is mediation, which allows a neutral third party to guide conversation between disputing parties.  Knowing...

Binding Arbitration: Underused in Healthcare Disputes

The first time that healthcare disputes started becoming a serious problem for the courts was in the 1970s.  Since then, while more ways to resolve disputes have evolved, many people still shy away from binding arbitration despite its potential. Recently, the growth...

Mediation, Arbitration and Healthcare Disputes

Healthcare disputes play a significant role in contributing to the overall healthcare crisis in the United States.  Resolving legal disputes is often a long and arduous process.  If litigation is pursued, the expense can be astronomical, and such expense becomes a...