Criminal Law

Mental Health Month
May is Mental Health Month. According to Mental Health America (MHA), Mental Health Month was created more than 50 years ago to raise awareness about mental health conditions and the importance of mental wellness...

Mental Health Court in El Paso
From the El Paso Times, December 10, 2007:"A new mental health court intervention and treatment program was created today by a unanimous vote by Commissioners Court.The new court will address mental health issues among adult criminal offenders, including counseling services, treatment, supervision and mental health assessments...

House Passes Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act
The House has just passed H.R. 1424, the Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act by a vote of 268-148. This bipartisan legislation will end discrimination against patients seeking treatment for mental illnesses by prohibiting insurers and group health plans from imposing treatment or financial limitations when they offer mental health benefits that [...

New mental health powers threaten rights, claim lawyers
New mental health powers threaten rights, claim lawyersLawyers are lining up to challenge the legality of the new Mental Health Act as fears about the imminent new powers grow among patients...

Mental Health Parity
Today, the House passed the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (HR 6983) by a vote of 376 to 47. The legislation will end discrimination against patients seeking treatment for mental illness...

Questioning the midlife crises
In the New York Times health section, Dr. Richard Friedman questions the viability of the seemingly widespread “midlife crises” among people (primarily men) of a certain age...

Medicare
Guide to government health insurance for the elderly

Military Veterans Benefits
How to obtain full range of benefits for veterans and dependnets

Piperacillin/Tazobactam for Injection Recalled
Health Canada Warns of Health Risks

Health Insurance
alleging health insurance companies have forced patients to pay more than they should when using doctors and hospitals outside their insurer's networks.

MRI Health Risks
alleging gadolinium based contrast agents pose health risks.

Ohio Health Centers
Ohio Health Centers Sued for Improper Billing

Lawsuit Filed Against Legacy Health Care Facilities for Nursing Home Abuse
Legacy Health Care Facilities Face Class Action Over Allegations of Abuse

Coventry Health Care, Inc. 401(k) / ERISA Stock Fraud
Coventry Health Care, Inc. 401(k) / ERISA Stock Fraud