The recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in Chiles v. Salazar doesn’t really close the case – but it also doesn’t really leave it open. 

The 8-1 decision, in which the nation’s highest court ruled that a Colorado ban on so-called “conversion therapy” for juveniles was unconstitutional, is subtle, complex, and unnerving; the American Psychological Association issued a statement noting that it was “deeply concerned” over it. 

The case relates to conversion therapy as talk therapy, specifically related to gender identity and First Amendment rights. But the decision only remands the matter for further review by the Tenth Circuit, thus leaving the issue essentially undecided. 

Is this just more judicial “Calvinball” – the game highlighted in the classic comic strip Calvin and Hobbes, in which the rules are made up on the fly – or is the Court simply assuring another bite at this apple? Our own Physician and attorney Dr. John K. Hall will explore these questions and look for answers during the next edition of Monitor Mondays.

Broadcast segments will also include these instantly recognizable features:

·      Monday Rounds: Ronald Hirsch, MD, vice president of R1 RCM, will be making his Monday Rounds. 

·      The RAC Report: Healthcare attorney Knicole Emanuel, partner at the law firm of Nelson Mullins, will report the latest news about auditors. 

·      Risky Business: Healthcare attorney David Glaser, shareholder in the law offices of Fredrikson & Byron, will join the broadcast with his trademark segment.

·      Legislative Update: Adam Brenman, senior legislative affairs liaison for Zelis, will report on current healthcare legislation.