The collateral source rule (CSR) prevents attorneys from using to their advantage whether defendants in a negligence lawsuit have insurance (a “collateral source”) to cover awards. The concern is if a jury knows that a defendant has insurance, it will rule for the...
A “bundled payment” is a term that refers to a single, global payment for an “episode” of care. Currently, the most common episodes are orthopedic surgical procedures (e.g. hip and knee replacements), but can include a pregnancy, a colonoscopy or even cancer. As...