The law of healthcare administration / J. Stuart Showalter

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Since its original publication in 1978, this text has made the intricacies of health law more accessible for healthcare executives. This new edition has been thoroughly updated for legal developments, added clarity, and modern examples. Includes updated information on: antitrust law related to provider reimbursement, mergers, and consolidations; application of the "anti-dumping" statute; rulings related to abortion; new penalties for private inurment arising from the 1996 Taxpayer Bill of Rights; and legal aspects of managed care. It also includes a new chapter addressing fraud and abuse.