Barry Senterfitt

Barry Senterfitt is a partner in the insurance industry practice of Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP in the firm's Austin, Texas, office.

Few are paying attention to the cost curve and the potential for state to enact their own reform measures

Model legislation adopted by NCOIL provides that the third party accessing the contract must comply with contacting terms

The Golden Gate Restaurant Association argues that contributions to San Francisco's Health Access Program under a 2006 ordinance are preempted by ERISA

Financial considerations, treatment offerings and networks must be comparable to medical benefits

The reinvestment act contains more than $100 billion in federal funding for healthcare initiatives

Measurement tools used by state regulatory bodies evaluate MCO capitalization and investment

In the midst of current financial turmoil, the industry entrusted with the greatest accumulation of funds is the insurance industry. MCOs and HMOs should expect greater scrutiny of their finances.

Capitation and other risk-sharing arrangements have been pursued by provider organizations for the past two decades. Yet the law on whether such arrangements result in the provider organization being in the business of insurance has not fully evolved in all states.

When companies interact with governmental bodies, issues related to the Public Information Act frequently arise. It is imperative for those companies to understand the Public Information Act as well as the internal procedures that may be developed to handle open records issues.