In re Saber

Apr

2007

Ruling

Appointment of health care ombudsman not necessary where experienced physician in good standing had adequate procedures in place to protect privacy of patients.

Procedural posture

The debtor, a medical professional corporation ("PC"), filed a voluntary petition for relief under chapter 11. The debtor filed a motion for relief from the requirements of 11 U.S.C. § 333, which required appointment of a patient care ombudsman. The court issued findings of fact and conclusions of law.

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Court :

District of Colorado ( Judge Romero ) [ Bankruptcy Court ]

opinion summary, case decided on April 26, 2007 , LexisNexis #0707-037

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11 U.S.C.
- § 333

In re Total Woman Healthcare Ctr. PC

Dec

2006

Ruling

Appointment of health care ombudsman not necessary where patient care was not affected by debtor's bankruptcy.

Procedural posture

The United States Trustee ("UST") filed a motion for a determination as to whether the debtor was a health care business and, if so, for the appointment of a patient care ombudsman pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 333. The UST contended that the debtor was a "health care business" and an ombudsman was necessary. The debtor objected.

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Court :

Middle District of Georgia ( Judge Hershner ) [ Bankruptcy Court ]

opinion summary, case decided on December 14, 2006 , LexisNexis #0207-039

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