Normally, a lawsuit involves the plaintiffs (who bring the suit), and the defendants (whom the suit is brought against). A motion to intervene is used when a someone not party to a lawsuit in progress wants to become a party in that suit.
On Monday, August 16th, AANEM joined forces with 25 other medical societies to file a motion to intervene in the AMA lawsuit seeking relief from the Red Flag Rules for physicians. Without other groups intervening in the lawsuit, there were concerns raised that any ruling would apply only to AMA members.
Once the motion is granted, all 26 medical societies will file a proposed complaint and ask the FTC to expand the current stipulation to refrain from enforcing the Red Flags Rule against physicians, including those who are not members of the AMA, and their medical practice groups. The AANEM action will ensure that any decision will apply to all AANEM members
For more information on the Red Flags Rule, visit: http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2010/05/redflags.shtm
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