Supreme court review: disability plans - treating physician rule

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The Supreme Court in the Black & Decker Disability Plan v. Nord has ruled that ERISA does not require the administrator of welfare plan to give special deference to the physician's opinion but at the same time the administrator cannot refuse to credit the opinion of the physician or any other evidence.

Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners, Offices & clinics of medical doctors, Physicians & Surgeons, Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists), Medical Administrators, Physicians, Health services administrators, Evidence

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Supreme court review: ADA-covered entities- shareholder-directors as employees

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The Supreme Court in the Clackmas Gastroenterology Associates v. Deborah Wells case has ruled that for determining the status of an employee in a "covered entity" subject to Americans with Disabilities Act the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's six relevant factors provide the guidelines.

Product standards, safety, & recalls, Standards, Company legal issue, Cases, Corporate directors, Stockholders, Workers, United States. Supreme Court

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Employers' liability risk for managed care injuries

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Public policy on managed care injuries are not formulated because of risks of employer liability in such tort liabilities.

Health Care and Social Assistance, Administration of Public Health Programs, Health Care Services, Medical & Health Services, Employer liability, Medical care, Medical care (Private)

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