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...

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...