Tricks of the Trade For Healthcare Mediation

Mediation can be particularly effective for resolving disputes in the healthcare arena, but there are some misconceptions and points of confusion that can be easily cleared up with a few tricks of the trade.  Knowing what to expect and how to proceed in healthcare...

Tips For Avoiding Gridlock In Settlement

If your clients are ready to talk about settlement options, mediation is an excellent forum to allow involved parties to discuss negotiations privately with expert assistance from a neutral.  In this case, preparation on behalf of the mediator can go a long way...

Best Practices for ADR in Healthcare Disputes

There are multiple dynamics to be considered when working with disputes in the healthcare industry.  There are many different types of disputes that might emerge in this particular field, and a mediator should be prepared to understand the different factors that can...

Why Is Your Hospital Missing an Internal Neutral?

The National Naval Medical Center, located in Bethesda, Maryland, is the first healthcare institution of its kind to obtain a full-time internal neutral for resolving healthcare conflicts.  The internal neutral, who is an experienced clinician as well as a trained...