March 2009

Greetings from the Beazley Institute

Another exciting semester is underway at the Beazley Institute for Health Law and Policy at Loyola University Chicago School of Law. We recently partnered with Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP to present a transactional case study designed to provide insight into an actual health law transaction. We hope to see you at one of our events before the end of this academic year!

In This Issue:

Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP Presents First Health Law Transactional Case Study

Health care attorneys from Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP presented the Beazley Institute's first-ever health law transactional case study on Saturday, February 21. Partner Keith Anderson and Associates Melissa January and Fatema Zanzi guided more than 20 Loyola students through an actual health care transaction. Students broke into group sessions to analyze and propose solutions for several issues raised in the transaction. The event was a huge success and will become an integral part of the Institute's new focus on experiential learning and skills training in the future. Pictured at left, Drinker Biddle & Reath Partner Keith Anderson presents to attending students.

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Beazley Institute Welcomes Visiting Professor Leslie Francis

Leslie Francis from the University of Utah joined the Beazley Institute as a Visiting Professor on February 11-12. Dr. Francis holds appointments both as a Professor of Law and the Chair of the Department of Philosophy. During her time at Loyola she guest lectured in health law courses, met with students, and presented her current research on "Antibiotic Resistance and the Tragedy of the Commons" to faculty and students. At right, Leslie Francis is pictured with Beazley Institute Professor John Blum.

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Accepting Applications for the Beazley Institute 2009-10 LL.M. in Health Law Fellowship and 2009-10 LL.M. Degree Program

The Beazley Institute for Health Law and Policy is accepting applications for our LL.M. in Health Law Fellowship for 2009-10. While enrolled full-time in our nationally recognized LL.M. in Health Law program, the LL.M. Fellow may serve as a tutor to health care professionals enrolled in the Master of Jurisprudence in Health Law program; serve as a teaching assistant for faculty; conduct research for faculty members; author scholarly articles; contribute to the Institute's newsletter, and represent the Institute at professional meetings and associations. Compensation includes a full-tuition scholarship and a stipend. To apply, please send a writing sample, resume, and cover letter detailing health law interest and experience to:

LL.M. Fellowship Committee
Beazley Institute for Health Law and Policy
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
25 East Pearson Street, Suite 1400
Chicago, Illinois 60611
Voice: 312-915-7174
Fax: 312-915-6212
E-Mail: health-law@luc.edu
Web: www.luc.edu/healthlaw

Fellowship applications are due May 1, 2009. Please note that fellowship applicants must apply and be accepted into the LL.M. in Health Law degree program at Loyola; the School of Law is currently accepting applications for the 2009-10 LL.M. in Health Law program. For more information about the LL.M. degree please visit our website at LUC.edu/healthlaw/degrees/llm.

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Publications

Major Joseph Topinka, a 2008 graduate of Loyola's LLM program, recently published "Yaw, Pitch, and Roll, Quarantine Isolation at United States Airports" in 30 The Journal of Legal Medicine 51-81 (March 2009). Major Topinka is a member of the Deputy Staff Judge Advocate, United States Army Medical Command. His article explores the handling of public health risks, quarantine, and isolation at U.S. airports.

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Health Law Industry News

Congress Significantly Expands Federal Laws Regarding Privacy and Security of Health Information and Electronic Medical Records and Adds Substantial Medicare/Medicaid Incentives Tied to Electronic Health Records

As part of the economic stimulus package, Congress recently passed changes to health care privacy and security. On February 17, Congress adopted the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act. This Act, known as HIT, proposes the most significant changes to health privacy since the adoption of HIPAA. Sidley Austin LLP's Health Care Privacy Update further details HIT and its impact on health care.

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Court Narrows the Scope of False Claims Act Cases Against Subcontractors; Ruling Could Limit Claims for Medicaid Fraud

In a recent case addressing the False Claims Act, the U.S. Supreme Court heightened the standards required to hold a subcontractor liable. This decision has many implications for subcontractors and providers who receive funding from state programs that receive federal funds, including Medicaid. Barnes & Thornburg LLP's Healthcare Litigation Alert provides a detailed analysis of the case.

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Upcoming Events

The Role of Risk Management in Health Care

Featuring:
Barbara Youngberg, Loyola Visiting Professor of Law
Monica Berry, Director, Department of Patient Safety and Risk Management, Loyola University Health System
Representative from Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Tuesday, March 24, 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Loyola University Chicago School of Law, 25 E. Pearson Street, Room 205

Visiting Faculty Research Presentation

Featuring Sandra Johnson, St. Louis University
Wednesday, April 8, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Loyola University Chicago School of Law, 25 E. Pearson Street, Room 1255

Visit our News & Events page to register for these events and for a complete listing of all of our events.

Share Your Health Law Industry News and Events With Us

Do you have links to health law industry news or know of an upcoming event of interest to the health law community? Email us at health-law@luc.edu so we can include it in our next Health Law Update.

Want to stay connected with Beazley faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends? Join the Beazley Institute groups on LinkedIn and Facebook today! For more information contact Megan Bess, mbess@luc.edu.

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