Proponents Say City Has Conflict of Interest, Seek Independent Defense of Voter Approved Law Banning Conflicts of Interest The City of Santa MonicaÕs effort to block a new, voter-approved conflict of interest law has taken…
State Agencies, Consumer Group, Physicians Unveil Free California Patient Guide California patients facing problems with their HMO, concerns over their medical privacy, or questions about their rights under new state HMO reform laws can now…
First of Better Business Bills Receives Support A bill allowing patients a choice of court or arbitration under California's new right-to-sue law passed the California State Senate today. The bill would end mandatory arbitration agreements…
Citizen Group Refutes City Attorney's Unfounded Claims that LL is Unconstitutional Fredric Woocher, attorney with the Santa Monica-based Strumwasser and Woocher, delivered a letter on behalf of the Oaks Project today to the Santa Monica…
First 40,000 Printed Guides Available Through State Hotlines California patients facing problems with their HMO, concerns over their medical privacy, or questions about their rights under new state HMO reform laws can now turn to…
The California Senate Judiciary Committee, by a 4-to-2 vote, has approved legislation giving HMO patients the right to go to court. Currently, most HMO's force patients into binding arbitration as a condition of health coverage.…
