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Reproductive Rights Prof Blog

Covers abortion, contraception, pregnancy and fetal rights. By CUNY School of Law Professor Caitlin E. Borgmann.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/reproductive_rights/

Jun 16
Newsday Editorial Urges Vote on New York Women's Equality Act

Newsday Editorial Urges Vote on New York Women's Equality Act

Newsday (editorial): GOP in Albany should allow a vote on abortion bill: The Republican lawmakers of New York once understood that leadership meant facing the most controversial, emotional issues of the times. The issues that so directly…
Jun 16
Evangelicals Urge GOP To Be More Aggressive On Abortion

Evangelicals Urge GOP To Be More Aggressive On Abortion

Politico: Evangelicals to GOP: Don't betray us on abortion, by James Hohmann: After Todd Akin last year and Trent Franks last week, abortion is the last topic many national Republicans want the political conversation to focus on. Yet social…
Jun 16
Reflections on a "Different Kind of Fatherhood"

Reflections on a "Different Kind of Fatherhood"

The New York Times - Well blog: A Different Kind of Fatherhood, by David Tuller: I came out long before gay men yearned for weddings, much less baby showers. In 1979, when I was 22, New York offered young men...

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Medical Futility

Tracks judicial, legislative, policy, and academic developments concerning medical futility. By Professor Thaddeus Mason Pope.

http://medicalfutility.blogspot.com/

Jun 18
Public Health Paternalism Blog

Public Health Paternalism Blog

I have started a new blog on Public Health Paternalism: HealthPaternalism.com. Medical Futility will continue to cover developments in end-of-life law, ethics, and policy. Health Paternalism, in contrast, will cover the…
Jun 17
ECMO - The Next Medical Futility Battleground?

ECMO - The Next Medical Futility Battleground?

The use of ECMO has been growing. In contrast to dialysis, CPR, and mechanical ventilation; clinicians can usually more confidently refuse to offer or provide ECMO when they deem it medically inappropriate. Yet, one wonder…
Jun 15
Nevada Enacts POLST Statute

Nevada Enacts POLST Statute

Nevada has just become the latest state to legislatively adopt POLST. Last week, Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval signed A.B. 344. In April, Indiana also enacted a POLST statute. Before that, 18 states already had POLST…

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Nursing Law Blog

Covers health law and nursing law. By George F. Indest III, P.A.

http://nursinglawblog.wordpress.com/

Jun 17
Terrible Things That Can Happen after Discipline on Your Nursing License or Resignation of a Nursing License after Notice of Investigation

Terrible Things That Can Happen after Discipline on Your Nursing License or Resignation of a Nursing License after Notice of Investigation

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Do you have nursing licenses in several different states? Do you have a license in more than one health profession? Have you been … Continue…
Jun 12
Kudos to Wyoming State Board of Nursing for its Accurate Information on its Website for Nurse

Kudos to Wyoming State Board of Nursing for its Accurate Information on its Website for Nurse

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law As a nurse, when you are the subject of a complaint that alleges improper conduct or action that could result in discipline against ……
May 29
Nurses Fight for Lawmakers to Relax Laws Requiring Doctors to Oversee Their Work

Nurses Fight for Lawmakers to Relax Laws Requiring Doctors to Oversee Their Work

By Carole C. Schriefer, R.N., J.D., The Health Law Firm and George F. Indest, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law There’s a controversial tug-of-war in the health care industry. According to The…

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Health Industry Washington Watch

Covers U.S. legislative and regulatory developments affecting the life sciences and health care industry. By Reed Smith LLP.

http://www.healthindustrywashingtonwatch.com/

Jun 11
New Postings on the Reed Smith Health Industry Washington Watch Blog

New Postings on the Reed Smith Health Industry Washington Watch Blog

The Reed Smith Health Industry Washington Watch blog has been updated to report on recent health policy developments, including the following: Regulatory Developments. CMS has issued rules addressing the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Pre-Existing…
Jun 11
CMS Finalizes Medicare Advantage/Part D Plan Medical Loss Ratio Rule

CMS Finalizes Medicare Advantage/Part D Plan Medical Loss Ratio Rule

CMS published a final rule on May 23, 2013 that implements new medical loss ratio (MLR) requirements for the Medicare Advantage (MA) program and the Part D prescription drug program. Under the new requirements, which were mandated by the ACA,…
Jun 11
CMS Seeks Additional Applicants for Bundled Payments for Care Improvement Program

CMS Seeks Additional Applicants for Bundled Payments for Care Improvement Program

CMS has announced an open period for additional organizations to be considered for participation in Model 1 of the Bundled Payments for Care Improvement initiative. Under this program, participating organizations will focus on improving…

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California Attorneys Representing…

California Attorneys Representing Licensed, Regulated And Other Professionals

Addresses issues faced by license professionals and regulated businesses in civil, business, administrative and criminal matters with an emphasis on health care. By Green & Associates.

http://greenandassociates.blogspot.com/

Jun 14
Remember: Alteration, Destruction Or Falsification Of Medical Records During Audit Can Result In A Separate Federal Criminal Charge. Case Example: Physician, Manager & Biller Of Physical Therapy Clinic Charged With Medicare Fraud, Kickbacks & Falsification of Records.

Remember: Alteration, Destruction Or Falsification Of Medical Records During Audit Can Result In A Separate Federal Criminal Charge. Case Example: Physician, Manager & Biller Of Physical Therapy Clinic Charged With Medicare Fraud, Kickbacks & Falsification of Records.

A physician who was billing for physical therapy at three clinics and his office manager (who was also a co-signer on the clinics' bank accounts) and the medical biller were charged on May 2013 in the Eastern District of New York in Case No.…
Jun 11
Los Angeles Medical Transportation Company's Owner, Manager and Biller Face Federal Health Care Fraud Charges. Services Provided But Government Claims Lack Of Medical Necessity For Transportation.

Los Angeles Medical Transportation Company's Owner, Manager and Biller Face Federal Health Care Fraud Charges. Services Provided But Government Claims Lack Of Medical Necessity For Transportation.

In health care fraud cases in the past, the prosecutions tended to be for "ghost billing," for illegal kickbacks or for services clearly not provided. These past years have brought on a large number of cases where the services were provided…
Jun 5
Medical Board of California Appoints New Interim Executive Director After Retirement of Linda Whitney After 37 Year

Medical Board of California Appoints New Interim Executive Director After Retirement of Linda Whitney After 37 Year

The Medical Board of California announces the appointment of Kimberly Kirchmeyer as its new interim executive director. Ms. Kirchmeyer has been with the Medical Board since 1999, and was deputy director from 2005 to 2009. In late 2009, Ms.…

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False Claims Counsel

Covers False Claims Act and related statutes. By Ben Vernia.

http://www.falseclaimscounsel.com/wordpress

Jun 14
SAIC pays $11.75 million to settle qui tam allegations it overcharged for homeland security training

SAIC pays $11.75 million to settle qui tam allegations it overcharged for homeland security training

On June 13, the Department of Justice announced that the government contracting firm Science Applications International Corp. has agreed to pay $11.75 million to settle charges, initially brought by a whistleblower, that the company…
Jun 6
Two Ohio companies settle disadvantaged business fraud claims for nearly $3 million

Two Ohio companies settle disadvantaged business fraud claims for nearly $3 million

On June 6, the Department of Justice announced that two Ohio-based companies, , have agreed to pay $2.88 million to settle a whistleblower’s allegations that they committed fraud in connection with contracts targeted disadvantaged…
Jun 2
Texas for-profit school settles whistleblowers’ False Claims Act allegations, will pay up to $2.5 million

Texas for-profit school settles whistleblowers’ False Claims Act allegations, will pay up to $2.5 million

On May 31, the Department of Justice announced an unusual settlement with the Texas-based for-profit school American Commercial Colleges, Inc., which will pay the government $1 million over five years, but could be obligated to pay up to $2.5…

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Health Law Prof Blog

By University of Cincinnati Law Professor S. Elizabeth Malloy.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/healthlawprof_blog/

Jun 14
Beyond Medicaid--How the Affordable Care Act Will Change Mental Health Treatment--and some helpful Apps for further research

Beyond Medicaid--How the Affordable Care Act Will Change Mental Health Treatment--and some helpful Apps for further research

This is a helpful article from a mental health perspective about how the Affordable Care Act will change mental health treatment. Given the volume of material health lawyers need to review about not just law directly but also health…
Jun 13
Tax credit litigation on the move

Tax credit litigation on the move

For those of you who thought we could forget about ongoing ACA litigation, here's a little update: the issue of premium assistance through tax credits for insurance purchased in federal exchanges is alive and well. The plaintiffs in the…
Jun 13
Breaking News - Supreme Court Rules Human Genes May Not Be Patented

Breaking News - Supreme Court Rules Human Genes May Not Be Patented

According to a news release by the NYT: Human genes may not be patented, the Supreme Court ruled on Thursday. The case concerned patents held by Myriad Genetics, a Utah company, on genes that correlate with increased risk of hereditary...

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Feminist Law Professors

Covers feminism, sexism, reproductive rights and women's health. By Professors Ann Bartow and Bridget Crawford.

http://feministlawprofessors.com

Nov 25
In Memory of Gary Munneke, 1947-2012

In Memory of Gary Munneke, 1947-2012

In Memory of Gary Munneke, 1947-2012
Nov 25
Conference Announcement: 7th Annual Feminist Theory Workshop, Duke U. March 22-23, 2012

Conference Announcement: 7th Annual Feminist Theory Workshop, Duke U. March 22-23, 2012

Conference Announcement: 7th Annual Feminist Theory Workshop, Duke U. March 22-23, 2012
Nov 21
What Do Elmo and David Petraeus Have In Common? They’re Both Targets of a Sex Panic

What Do Elmo and David Petraeus Have In Common? They’re Both Targets of a Sex Panic

What Do Elmo and David Petraeus Have In Common? They’re Both Targets of a Sex Panic

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California Insurance Lawyer Blog

Covers various ERISA, disability, health, and life insurance issues. By California insurance attorneys, Kantor & Kantor.

http://www.californiainsurancelawyerblog.com/

Jun 16
The Pitfalls of Handling Your Own ERISA Appeal

The Pitfalls of Handling Your Own ERISA Appeal

The Kantor & Kantor website contains useful information to guide an insured if he or she elects to handle their own ERISA appeal. In some circumstances, this may be appropriate. However, we frequently see problems created by insureds…
Jun 7
The Impact of Sleep Disturbances on Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain

The Impact of Sleep Disturbances on Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain

New research by Cathrine Austad, MD (Department of Rheumatology Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo, Norway) calls attention the impact of sleep disturbances on pain and functional status in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients. This new research,…
Jun 6
Cigna CIted and Fined for Improperly Handling Long Term Disability Claim

Cigna CIted and Fined for Improperly Handling Long Term Disability Claim

After extensive examination, Cigna (aka LINA) faces major consequences for improper denials of long term disability claims. In a settlement with five state insurance regulators (California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and…

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Covers legal issues impacting health care providers and professionals, including Medicare and Medicaid audits and fraud, pain management regulations, professional licensing, and clinical privileges. By George F. Indest III.

http://www.thehealthlawfirm.com/blog/

Jun 18
Fight Office of the Inspector General (OIG) Exclusion!

Fight Office of the Inspector General (OIG) Exclusion!

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health LawMany health professionals don’t understand the significant repercussions that an exclusion action by the Office of the Inspector General (OIG)…
Jun 17
PERSONAL INJURY: Tort of Malicious Prosecution Is Expanded in Hawaii

PERSONAL INJURY: Tort of Malicious Prosecution Is Expanded in Hawaii

The author of this is article is Fred Shackelford, a legal research attorney with National Legal Research Group in Charlottesville, Virginia. In many states, one of the elements of the tort of malicious prosecution is initiating or procuring…
Jun 14
Walgreens Pays $80 Million to Settle Drug Enforcement Administration Painkiller Investigation

Walgreens Pays $80 Million to Settle Drug Enforcement Administration Painkiller Investigation

By Lance O. Leider, J.D., The Health Law Firm and Catherine T. Hollis, J.D., The Health Law FirmIt seems the firefight between Walgreens and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has come to an end. On June 11, 2013, the DEA announced…

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Health Care Fraud Blog

Covers durable medical equipment fraud, HIPAA violations, insurance fraud, medicaid fraud, and medicare fraud. By Robert David Malove.

http://www.healthcarefraudblog.com/

May 14
25 People Arrested Medicare Crackdown

25 People Arrested Medicare Crackdown

WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 14,2013) A nation-wide takedown by the Medicare Fraud Strike resulted in charges being filed against 89 health care providers including doctors, nurses and other licensed medical professionals, for committing Medicare…
Mar 26
OIG Issues Special Fraud Alert - PODs "Inherently Suspect"

OIG Issues Special Fraud Alert - PODs "Inherently Suspect"

WASHINGTON (March 26) – The Office of the Inspector General of the Health and Human Services Department has issued a Special Fraud Alert that physician-owned distributorships (PODs) are “inherently suspect” under the…
Mar 13
Convicted Houston Doctor Sentenced to More than 5 Years Behind Bar

Convicted Houston Doctor Sentenced to More than 5 Years Behind Bar

HOUSTON (March 13) - A Texas doctor who was convicted of conspiracy to commit health care fraud and six counts of false statements relating to health care matters was sentenced today to serve 63 months behind bars. Ben Harris Echols, 63,…

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California Social Security…

California Social Security Disability Attorney Blog

Published by Howard Law, P.C.

http://www.californiasocialsecuritydisabilityattorneyblog.com/

Jun 15
Medicare Reports Changes for Diabetes Testing Supplie

Medicare Reports Changes for Diabetes Testing Supplie

Starting in July diabetics who rely on Medicare to foot the bill for their testing supplies may see some changes in how those supplies are delivered. Our Los Angeles Social Security Disability Attorneys understand that about 60 percent of…
Jun 14
HPV, Throat Cancer and Social Security Disability Benefit

HPV, Throat Cancer and Social Security Disability Benefit

Actor Michael Douglas recently made a confession recently that caused an uproar of controversy - and a healthy amount of discussion - regarding his battles with stage 4 throat cancer. The A-lister, when asked about whether he regretted years…
Jun 13
Lyme Disease Risk Heightened This Summer, Health Officials Say

Lyme Disease Risk Heightened This Summer, Health Officials Say

Health officials in a number of states are warning of greater-than-average number of Lyme disease-carrying ticks this year, which means more people could potentially be at risk for developing the disease. Los Angeles Social Security…

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HIPAA Blog

Features a discussion of medical privacy. By Jeffrey P. Drummond.

http://hipaablog.blogspot.com/

Jun 17
Instagram for Doctors. Keep the PHI out…

Instagram for Doctors. Keep the PHI out of it, and it's a great idea.
Jun 17
Stanford Children's Hospital Breach: An…

Stanford Children's Hospital Breach: An unencrypted laptop stolen. Really? This is their 5th big breach. OK, it was "non-functioning" with a broken screen, but if so, why keep it around?
Jun 14
Current Unofficial Final Draft of HIPAA…

Current Unofficial Final Draft of HIPAA Regulations, post-HITECH and Omnibus Rule: Several others have posted this already, but here's the unofficial updated combined HIPAA administrative simplification regulation text. I've got my own PDF…

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Personalized Medicine Bulletin

Covers legal, business and regulatory developments in the personalized medical industry. By Foley & Lardner LLP.

http://www.personalizedmedicinebulletin.com

Jun 16
Medical Device Industry Responds to FDA’s Overseas Clinical Trial Proposed Rule

Medical Device Industry Responds to FDA’s Overseas Clinical Trial Proposed Rule

Guest Post By Jennifer M. Forde, Nathan A. Beaver and David L. Rosen In a resounding manner, members of the medical device industry recently filed comments reacting to the Food and Drug Administration’s proposed rule to strengthen its…
Jun 13
FDA’s Plan to Regulate LDTs – Guest Post By David L. Rosen and Nathan A. Beaver

FDA’s Plan to Regulate LDTs – Guest Post By David L. Rosen and Nathan A. Beaver

In a remarkable move, the Food and Drug Administration recently indicated that it plans to take new steps to regulate laboratory-developed tests (“LDTs”). FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg made the significant announcement…
Jun 13
Isolated DNA Is Not Patent-Eligible

Isolated DNA Is Not Patent-Eligible

Today the U.S. Supreme Court in Ass’n for Molecular Pathology v. Myriad Genetics, Inc., __ U.S. __ (2013) (opinion here), held that genes and DNA fragments merely isolated from nature without alteration are not patent-eligible. Justice…

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Drug Injury Watch

Site provides developing information about prescription drug side effects as well as up-to-date news from the legal, medical, FDA, and pharmaceutical sectors. From attorney Thomas J. Lamb.

http://www.drug-injury.com/druginjurycom/

Jun 12
Cancer of The Pancreas: Possible Side Effect For Diabetics Who Use Byetta, Januvia, Or Victoza?

Cancer of The Pancreas: Possible Side Effect For Diabetics Who Use Byetta, Januvia, Or Victoza?

Diabetes Doctors And Drug Safety Watchdog Group Express More Concern Than Ever Following June 2013 BMJ Medical Journal Article (Posted by Tom Lamb at DrugInjuryWatch.com) In mid-March 2013 we wrote this article, "Emerging Drug Safety…
Jun 6
Summer 2013 Bayer Lawsuits Update: YAZ, Yasmin, Ocella, And Gianvi Lawsuits Continue To Be Settled, With New Cases Being Filed

Summer 2013 Bayer Lawsuits Update: YAZ, Yasmin, Ocella, And Gianvi Lawsuits Continue To Be Settled, With New Cases Being Filed

Bayer Financial Report Shows That More Than 2,500 Venous / Blood Clot Cases (DVT and/or PE) Do Not Have Settlement Agreements As Of April 15, 2013 (Posted by Tom Lamb at DrugInjuryWatch.com) From the "Product-related litigations"…
May 31
Depakote Or Depakene Taken During Pregnancy May Cause Congenital Malformations Or Birth Defects Such As Neural Tube Defects Like Spina Bifida

Depakote Or Depakene Taken During Pregnancy May Cause Congenital Malformations Or Birth Defects Such As Neural Tube Defects Like Spina Bifida

In Addition, There Are FDA Warnings That Using Depakote Or Depakene While Pregant May Put Child At Risk For Having A Lower IQ Score Later In Life (Posted by Tom Lamb at DrugInjuryWatch.com) Depakote and Depakene are prescription medicines…

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Cannabis Law Group's Medical…

Cannabis Law Group's Medical Marijuana Legal Blog

Published By Cannabis Law Group

http://www.marijuanalawyerblog.com/

Jun 15
California Doctor Describes Her Shift to Pro-Marijuana Reform

California Doctor Describes Her Shift to Pro-Marijuana Reform

Dr. Daniela Drake of Los Angeles concedes she is an unlikely marijuana advocate. In her recent editorial published in the The Daily Beast, Drake recalls how she had always judged the drug and its users rather harshly. Our Los Angeles…
Jun 13
Nevada Medical Marijuana Dispensary Law Signed by Governor

Nevada Medical Marijuana Dispensary Law Signed by Governor

After more than a dozen years of waiting, Nevada medical marijuana patients will have a legal way to purchase the drug without being forced to grow it themselves. In this, our Nevada marijuana lawyers understand that the state has become the…
Jun 12
Researchers: Anti-Marijuana Laws Hamper Scientific Advancement

Researchers: Anti-Marijuana Laws Hamper Scientific Advancement

A new article published this month in the journal Nature Review Neuroscience leads with some powerful words for anti-marijuana advocates from some of the world's top scientists. The scientists say that drug prohibition hampering scientific…

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Health Law News and Notes

Covers healthcare regulatory news impacting physicians and other healthcare providers. By Amy Fehn.

http://healthlawoffices.com/blog

Aug 4
OCR to Enforce HIPAA Security

OCR to Enforce HIPAA Security

On August 3 the HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced that authority for the administration and enforcement of the HIPAA Security rule will now be delegated to the Office for Civil Rights (OCR). The Security Rule was previously…
Jul 29
Wachler & Associates Featured in Detroit Legal News For RAC Audit Work

Wachler & Associates Featured in Detroit Legal News For RAC Audit Work

Wachler & Associates was featured in today’s edition of the Detroit Legal News for our work defending RAC audits. To read the article, click here. For more information and updates about RAC audits, please see our special RAC…
Jul 29
FTC Extends Red Flags Rule Deadline Until November 1, 2009

FTC Extends Red Flags Rule Deadline Until November 1, 2009

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced today that it will delay the enforcement date of the Red Flags Rule until November 1, 2009. This is the third delay prompted, in part, by concerns expressed by the health care community. The…

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The Health Law Firm Blog

Covers health care legislation, enforcement and regulation. By George F. Indest III, P.A.

http://thehealthlawfirmblog.wordpress.com/

Jun 17
Drug Enforcement Administration Agents Raid Central Florida Pain Management Clinic

Drug Enforcement Administration Agents Raid Central Florida Pain Management Clinic

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agents along with local police and sheriffs’ deputies raided a Longwood, Florida, pain management…
Jun 13
Texas Oncologist Accused of Poisoning Coworker/Boyfriend’s Coffee

Texas Oncologist Accused of Poisoning Coworker/Boyfriend’s Coffee

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law A Houston, Texas, doctor is accused of spiking her co-worker’s coffee with a toxic chemical. Both the female doctor and the male co-worker…
Jun 7
Health Care Professionals and Providers Beware: The Health Care Fraud Prevention and Enforcement Action Team (HEAT) Is Catching Fire

Health Care Professionals and Providers Beware: The Health Care Fraud Prevention and Enforcement Action Team (HEAT) Is Catching Fire

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law In May 2009, the Department of Health and Humans Services (HHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) created the Health Care Fraud Prevention…

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Health Care Investor

Covers issues and trends that impact investments in healthcare and life sciences businesses. By McGuireWoods.

http://www.thehealthcareinvestor.com

Jun 14
Medical Specialties Distributors Acquires Medical Technology Resource

Medical Specialties Distributors Acquires Medical Technology Resource

Medical Specialties Distributors, LLC, has announced it has acquired Medical Technology Resources, LLC. Medical Specialties Distributors, based in Stoughton, Mass., is alternate-site infusion therapy solutions provider. The company is…
Jun 14
Bayer Acquires Conceptus for $1.1 Billion

Bayer Acquires Conceptus for $1.1 Billion

The Bayer Group has announced it has acquired a majority interest in Conceptus, Inc., for approximately $1.1 billion. With its takeover bid for Conceptus successful, Bayer intends to merge the company with a Bayer subsidiary. Bayer is a…
Jun 1
Topera Completes $25 Million Series C Financing Round Led by New Enterprise Associate

Topera Completes $25 Million Series C Financing Round Led by New Enterprise Associate

Topera, Inc., has announced (pdf) it has completed a $25 million Series C financing round. Topera Medical (Topera, Inc.) is a venture-backed medical device company, based in San Diego, Calif. It is the developer of a 3D analysis and mapping…

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Wachler & Associates Health Law…

Wachler & Associates Health Law Blog

Covers health law, recovery audit contractors, compliance and medicare. By Wachler & Associates, P.C.

http://www.wachlerblog.com/

Jun 17
DME Competitive Bidding Program Round Two Begins July 1, 2013

DME Competitive Bidding Program Round Two Begins July 1, 2013

As of July 1, 2013, 799 suppliers will participate in Round 2 of the Competitive Bidding Program (CBP) for Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS), offering medical equipment and supplies to Medicare…
Jun 13
New Research Reveals Bundled Payment Program Succe

New Research Reveals Bundled Payment Program Succe

A recent study published by Bailit Health Purchasing, has revealed that bundled payment programs are an effective option for organizations interested in an alternative to fee-for-service reimbursement for providers. Bundled payment differs…
Jun 13
Amy Fehn and Reesa Handelsman Appointed to ABA Health Law Section Leadership Position

Amy Fehn and Reesa Handelsman Appointed to ABA Health Law Section Leadership Position

Wachler & Associates is pleased to announce the appointment of two of our attorneys to leadership roles within the American Bar Association's Health Law Section. Amy K. Fehn will serve as Vice Chair of three ABA Health Law Sections,…

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Massage Therapy Law Blog

By George F. Indest III, P.A.

http://massagelawblog.wordpress.com/

Jun 13
Massage Therapists (LMTs) and Massage Therapy Assistants: What You Don’t Know About Legal Matters Can Hurt You

Massage Therapists (LMTs) and Massage Therapy Assistants: What You Don’t Know About Legal Matters Can Hurt You

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law The attorneys of The Health Law Firm represent Licensed Massage Therapists (LMTs) and Massage Therapy Assistants in a number of different legal…
Feb 7
Florida Board of Massage Therapy Revokes More License

Florida Board of Massage Therapy Revokes More License

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law The Florida Department of Health (DOH) Board of Massage Therapy met in Sunrise, Florida, on January 24 and 25, 2013. During the meeting ……
Jan 16
Massage Therapists: Beware of Nationwide Telephone Prescription Drug Scheme

Massage Therapists: Beware of Nationwide Telephone Prescription Drug Scheme

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is warning massage therapists to be aware of a prescription drug scam. This telephone scheme is extorting…

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Health Law Sidebar

Covers regulatory and statutory updates from the healthcare industry. By O'Connell & Aronowitz.

http://healthlawsidebar.com/

Jun 17
New York Managed Long Term Care Enrollment Hits 100,000

New York Managed Long Term Care Enrollment Hits 100,000

At its recent meeting on June 13, 2013, the N.Y.S. Department of Health Medicaid Managed Care Advisory Review Panel (MMCARP) was updated about enrollment in Managed Long Term Care. DOH staff announced that enrollment across the state in…
May 28
Auditing the Auditors: OSC vs. OMIG

Auditing the Auditors: OSC vs. OMIG

The Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) has just announced that it will be conducting an audit of the New York State Office of the Medicaid Inspector General (OMIG). The audit, which is scheduled to be…
May 9
Exclusion From Federal Health Care Programs: New Guidance From The United States HHS OIG

Exclusion From Federal Health Care Programs: New Guidance From The United States HHS OIG

The United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has issued a Special Advisory Bulletin on the Effect of Exclusion from Participation in Federal Health Care Programs (“the Bulletin”).…

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Garlo Ward Blog

Covers Alzheimer's disease, end-of-life, HIPAA, medicaid, medicare, nursing homes, and physicians.

http://www.garloward.com/blog/

Jun 17
TX Register Updates: Notice Correction, THTQIP Waiver

TX Register Updates: Notice Correction, THTQIP Waiver

The following information was obtained from the June 14 issue of the Texas Register. Public Notices and Correction HHSC corrected a notice published in the May 31, 2013, issue in reference to the intent to submit a request to amend the CLASS…
Jun 13
From McKnight’s: CMS Crackdown, NF Management Agreement

From McKnight’s: CMS Crackdown, NF Management Agreement

– “A compliance expert cautioned long-term care providers about CMS’ new Fraud Prevention System in a recent McKnight’s Super Tuesday webcast. While technology can catch bad actors, it’s…
Jun 12
CHARTING BY EXCEPTION–THE FAST TRACK TO RUG ERRORS?

CHARTING BY EXCEPTION–THE FAST TRACK TO RUG ERRORS?

Charting by exception is the single most problematic form of nursing charting. Charting by exception is a tool used for residents who require little to no nursing intervention or care. This type of charting, if not done…

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Neuroethics & Law Blog

An interdisciplinary forum for legal and ethical issues related to the brain and cognition. By University of San Diego School of Law Professor Adam Kolber.

http://kolber.typepad.com/ethics_law_blog/

Jun 17
"The Impact of Neuroimages in the Sentencing Phase of Capital Trials"

"The Impact of Neuroimages in the Sentencing Phase of Capital Trials"

Recently posted to SSRN (and forthcoming in the Journal of Empirical Legal Studies): "The Impact of Neuroimages in the Sentencing Phase of Capital Trials" Michael J. Saks , Arizona State University (ASU) - Sandra Day O'Connor College…
Jun 17
"The Future of the Law of Armed Conflict: Ostriches, Butterflies, and Nanobots"

"The Future of the Law of Armed Conflict: Ostriches, Butterflies, and Nanobots"

On Wednesday, the Global Catastrophic Risk Institute is hosting an online lecture that may interest some readers. The lecture will be based on this paper by Eric Jensen. See here for details.
Jun 17
Farah and Loftus Profile

Farah and Loftus Profile

CNN profiles Martha Farah here and Elizabeth Loftus here.

Rank this Week: 1069

False Claims Act & Qui Tam Law

Covers the False Claims Act, Qui Tams, whistleblowers, and other related collateral proceedings, with special emphasis on health care fraud. By A. Brian Albritton.

http://falseclaimsactlaw.blogspot.com/

Jun 5
The First Circuit Strictly Applies False Claims Act's First-to-File Rule to Bar Subsequent Qui Tam Suits Based on Same Fact

The First Circuit Strictly Applies False Claims Act's First-to-File Rule to Bar Subsequent Qui Tam Suits Based on Same Fact

The First Circuit recently followed the D.C. Circuit's decision in United States ex rel. Batiste v. SLM Corp., 659 F.3d 1204 (D.C. Cir. 2011) in holding that a relator's qui tam complaint does not have to satisfy the heightened pleading…
May 27
Recent Qui Tam/FCA Articles from Around the Web

Recent Qui Tam/FCA Articles from Around the Web

Dear Readers:I apologize for my absence the last few weeks. I am happy to be back writing articles. I have recently come across several blogs and bloggers who have written about a number interesting qui tam and False Claims Act ("FCA") cases:…
Apr 9
The Sixth Circuit Limits FCA Liability Arising Under Express and Implied Certifications: US ex rel Hobbs v. Medquest Associate

The Sixth Circuit Limits FCA Liability Arising Under Express and Implied Certifications: US ex rel Hobbs v. Medquest Associate

In United States ex rel Hobbs v. Medquest Associates, Inc., 2013 WL 1285590 (6th Cir. April 1, 2013), the Sixth Circuit reversed an $11 million False Claims Act judgment and rejected the Government's attempt to turn a health care provider's…

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CAMLAW : Complementary And…

CAMLAW : Complementary And Alternative Medicine Law Blog

Covers chiropractic, dietary supplements, ethical issues, insurance, malpractice and risk management, spirituality and yoga. By Michael H. Cohen.

http://www.camlawblog.com/

Jun 14
What is the future of Complementary and Alternative Medicine under the Affordable Care Act?

What is the future of Complementary and Alternative Medicine under the Affordable Care Act?

The Complementary and Alternative Medicine Law Blog is pleased to published the following guest article on integrative medicine and healthcare reform: ** What is the future of Complementary and Alternative Medicine under the…
Mar 31
Mediating HealthCare and Other Disputes: Mediation and Healing

Mediating HealthCare and Other Disputes: Mediation and Healing

Mediation uses many techniques from the healing arts, and can be even further enhanced by knowledge of energy healing.Specifically, someone trained in techniques such as perceiving chakras, aligning intention, sending energy, and repairing…
Mar 18
A Friend of All Faiths: A Multidimensional Memoir - new review

A Friend of All Faiths: A Multidimensional Memoir - new review

"Your Friend of All Faiths book arrived on Friday in time for me to start reading it over the weekend. Am about at the halfway point. I’m really enjoying your multi-dimensional quest, and your vivid characterizations of self and others.…

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Law Links | Health Links

Connecting legal, health and marketing resources with a New England focus.

http://lawlinkshealthlinks.blogspot.com/

May 30
Massachusetts Employment Law Blog Features Monthy Wage and Hour Tips for Employer

Massachusetts Employment Law Blog Features Monthy Wage and Hour Tips for Employer

Morse, Barnes-Brown & Pendleton has launched a new blog authored by its employment law team. The Massachusetts Employment Law Blog features legal news and updates for Massachusetts employers including a regular feature called The Wage and…
May 3
Gallagher, Callahan & Gartrell Selected Construction Law Firm of the Year in NH

Gallagher, Callahan & Gartrell Selected Construction Law Firm of the Year in NH

CONCORD, NH — Gallagher, Callahan & Gartrell has been selected the 2013 Corporate Intl Magazine ‘Construction Law Firm of the Year in New Hampshire.’ Corporate INTL conducts comprehensive research before carefully selecting winners…
Apr 29
Kevin Whitmore Receives Divorce Financial Analyst Certification

Kevin Whitmore Receives Divorce Financial Analyst Certification

Kevin Whitmore, an investment representative with Eldridge Investment Advisors in Manchester, NH, has received certification as a Divorce Financial Analyst from the Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts.™ The role of the CDFA™ is…

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Life Sciences Legal Update

Analysis and commentary on trends and developments in life sciences and health care law. By Reed Smith.

http://www.lifescienceslegalupdate.com/

May 23
French Ministry of Health Publishes Application Decree for "French Sunshine Act"; Requires Disclosure of Agreements With and Payments to Health Care Practitioners Dating Back to January 1, 2012

French Ministry of Health Publishes Application Decree for "French Sunshine Act"; Requires Disclosure of Agreements With and Payments to Health Care Practitioners Dating Back to January 1, 2012

Reed Smith’s Global Regulatory Enforcement Law blog features a post on the recent publication of the application decree to the “French Sunshine Act” by the French Ministry of Health. “A Brave New World? The…
May 15
China Life Sciences and Health Industry Client Briefing - April 2013 (May 15, 2013)

China Life Sciences and Health Industry Client Briefing - April 2013 (May 15, 2013)

This post was written by Katherine Yang, Amy Yin, Vicki Lung, Gordon B. Schatz, Jay J. Yan, John J. Tan, Mao Rong and May Wong. Reed Smith’s China Life Sciences and Health Industry Client Briefing provides a summary of the monthly news…
May 6
HHS Considers Amending the HIPAA Privacy Rule to Encourage Reporting of Mental Health Information to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System

HHS Considers Amending the HIPAA Privacy Rule to Encourage Reporting of Mental Health Information to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System

This post was written by Jennifer L. Pike and Nancy E. Bonifant. The Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) is seeking comments on a proposal to amend the HIPAA Privacy Rule to expressly permit covered entities to…

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THE PHARMA LAW BLOG

Covers Big Pharma legal issues and trials. By expert witness Dr. Peter Rost, M.D.

http://peterrost.blogspot.com/

Aug 22
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Pharmaceutical Marketing Expert Witne

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The Official Medicare Blog and…

The Official Medicare Blog and Information Resource

Follows the issues related to Medicare Set Asides and MMSEA compliance. By MEDVAL, LLC.

http://medicaresetasideblog.com

Apr 9
We finally have some guidance on Benzodiazepines and Barbiturate

We finally have some guidance on Benzodiazepines and Barbiturate

Yesterday, CMS issued the following alert: On October 2, 2012, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a memorandum to Part D Sponsors concerning the transition to Part D Coverage of Benzodiazepines and Barbiturates…
Apr 8
CMS Doesn't Want a Court Order Approving Its Full Reimbursement?

CMS Doesn't Want a Court Order Approving Its Full Reimbursement?

CMS relies heavily upon the basic premise of the Supremacy Clause in that the MSP is a federal law and, as a general proposition, supersedes state law. However, I frequently question the extent of the applicability to MSP debt given that the…
Apr 2
Workers’ Compensation Medicare Set-Aside Arrangement (WCMSA) Town Hall Event

Workers’ Compensation Medicare Set-Aside Arrangement (WCMSA) Town Hall Event

The CMS will be hosting a WCMSA teleconference on April 11, 2013. This event will provide stakeholders an opportunity to learn more about the Workers’ Compensation Review Contractor (WCRC), and discuss procedural matters that are not…

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Health Care Update

Provides health care regulatory, legislative, enforcement, legal, and management updates. From Solution Law Press.

http://slphealthcareupdate.wordpress.com

Jun 14
Hospital Pay $275K To Settle HIPAA Charges After Sharing PHI With Press, Workforce In Response To Fraud Report

Hospital Pay $275K To Settle HIPAA Charges After Sharing PHI With Press, Workforce In Response To Fraud Report

Health care providers, health plans, health care clearinghouses and their business associates should confirm their existing policies, practices and training for communicating with the media and others comply with the Privacy Rule requirements…
Jun 7
OCR Makes Technical Corrections To HIPAA Omnibus Final Rule; September 2013 Enforcement Deadline Looming

OCR Makes Technical Corrections To HIPAA Omnibus Final Rule; September 2013 Enforcement Deadline Looming

The Department of Health & Human Services Office of Civil Rights (OCR) is publishing Technical Corrections (Technical Corrections) to the Modifications to the HIPAA Privacy, Security, Enforcement, and Breach Notifications Rules…
May 24
National Provider Calls: Medicare Shared Savings Program Application Process — Register Now

National Provider Calls: Medicare Shared Savings Program Application Process — Register Now

Medicare Fee For Service (FFS) providers and others interested in participating in Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) should consider participating in the two National Provider Calls that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services…

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Legal Blasts (and Unrelated…

Legal Blasts (and Unrelated Baseball Opening Day Memories)

Covers business litigation, arbitration, and privacy law issues. By Theodora Oringher.

http://www.legalblastsandopeningday.com/

Jun 12
Blog #54 (Robin Yount)

Blog #54 (Robin Yount)

This week there is no legal section of the blog. Now for the Opening Day memory: First ballot Hall of Famer Robin Yount spent his entire 20 year playing career with the Milwaukee Brewers and still holds many of their statistical career…
May 29
Blog #53 (Barry Bonnell)

Blog #53 (Barry Bonnell)

This week there is no legal section of the blog. Now for the Opening Day memory: Although the Philadelphia Phillies made Barry Bonnell the first pick of the 1975 Major League Draft, he never played for them. Rather, he began his 10 year…
May 15
Blog #52 (Don Newcombe)

Blog #52 (Don Newcombe)

This week there is no legal section of the blog. Now for the Opening Day memory: Don Newcombe is intertwined with major league baseball history. In 1949, he became the first African American to start a World Series game. In 1955, he became…

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Texas Medical Licensing Law Blog

Covers professional licensing matters and related regulatory issues for health care professionals. Published by the Leichter Law Firm.

http://www.txmedicallicensinglaw.com/

May 15
Important Update for Texas Nurses on a Board Order: Texas Board of Nursing Starts Screening for EtG and EtS

Important Update for Texas Nurses on a Board Order: Texas Board of Nursing Starts Screening for EtG and EtS

During the last month my firm has experienced an influx of calls from nurses who have tested positive for alcohol while on an Order with the Texas Board of Nursing. The consequences of testing positive for a prohibited substance,…
Mar 11
The Texas Intractable Pain Treatment Act And Chronic Pain

The Texas Intractable Pain Treatment Act And Chronic Pain

Given the current aggressive regulatory climate surrounding the treatment of chronic pain, it is worthwhile to look back and understand how the applicable law developed prior to the Legislature's empowerment of the Texas Medical Board…
Nov 28
Texas Medical Board Schedules Wave of Temporary Suspension Hearings Targeting Pain Management Physicians and Physician Assistant

Texas Medical Board Schedules Wave of Temporary Suspension Hearings Targeting Pain Management Physicians and Physician Assistant

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Pharmacy Law Blog

Covers health law and pharmacy law. By George F. Indest III, P.A.

http://pharmacylawblog.wordpress.com/

Jun 14
Healthcare Providers Service Organization (HPSO) Attorneys, Lawyers and Defense Council for Pharmacist

Healthcare Providers Service Organization (HPSO) Attorneys, Lawyers and Defense Council for Pharmacist

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Often we learn after the fact that a health professional such as a mental health counselor, psychologist, or pharmacist has received Healthcare…
Jun 6
Two Orlando-Area Pharmacists Arrested on Charges of Allegedly Trafficking Drug

Two Orlando-Area Pharmacists Arrested on Charges of Allegedly Trafficking Drug

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Two Orlando-area pharmacists were arrested on June 4, 2013, allegedly in connection to trafficking oxycodone, according to a number of local media…
Jun 3
Feds File Two Lawsuits Against Novartis for Allegedly Giving Kickback to Pharmacists and Physician

Feds File Two Lawsuits Against Novartis for Allegedly Giving Kickback to Pharmacists and Physician

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation (NPC) is currently fielding two different lawsuits, filed just days apart from each other, by the U.S.…

Rank this Week: 1932

ALJ Hearings and Appeals to the…

ALJ Hearings and Appeals to the MAC

Examines the Medicare administrative appeals process and covers issues related to the appeal of ZPIC, PSC and RAC audits of Medical claims. By Lilies Parker.

http://www.aljappeal.com/

Jan 29
ZPIC Audits Involving Extrapolated Damages Can Bankrupt Your Practice.

ZPIC Audits Involving Extrapolated Damages Can Bankrupt Your Practice.

(January 30, 2013): The Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Benefits Improvement and Protection Act of 2000 (also referred to as “BIPA”), amended Section 1869 of the Social Security Act, resulting in a number of significant changes to…
Jan 21
Medicare Appeals Have Become More Complex Than Ever.

Medicare Appeals Have Become More Complex Than Ever.

(January 21, 2013): Medicare appeals of denied claims for services are somewhat common. In years past, both health care providers and members of their staff have represented themselves or their practice in the…
Jan 21
Medicare Administrative Appeals Have Become More Complex Than Ever.

Medicare Administrative Appeals Have Become More Complex Than Ever.

(January 21, 2013): In years past, many health care providers would have been involved, at least to some extent, in the Medicare administrative claims appeals process. Notably, the hearings conducted in today’s administrative…

Rank this Week: 1895

WordInEdgewise

Covers marriage equality, torts and public health issues. By Professor John G. Culhane.

http://wordinedgewise.org

Dec 19
Will Congress Repeal the Law Barring Suits against Gun Sellers?

Will Congress Repeal the Law Barring Suits against Gun Sellers?

In this Slate article, posted earlier this evening, I argue that the 2005 law that banned most suits against gun sellers was a terrible capitulation to the NRA, larding gun manufacturers and dealers with a broad immunity against suit that no…
Dec 10
Does Victory Have A Price?

Does Victory Have A Price?

In this Slate article, I argue that the recent success of same-sex marriage at the ballot box might, paradoxically, make it harder for equality advocates to win at the Supreme Court. But I think they should win, anyway.
Dec 8
Analysis of Yesterday’s SCOTUS Decision to Hear Both Defense of Marriage Act and Prop 8 case

Analysis of Yesterday’s SCOTUS Decision to Hear Both Defense of Marriage Act and Prop 8 case

Over at The New Civil Rights Movement, I’ve got a piece that ‘splains to layfolk what happened at the Supreme Court yesterday, and what I think it might mean.

Rank this Week: 1841

Healthcare Neutral ADR Blog

Covers healthcare arbitration and mediation, end-of-life decisions, and medical malpractice claims.

http://www.healthcareneutraladrblog.com/

Sep 18
Could ObamaCare Cause Hospitals To Lose Tax Exempt Status?

Could ObamaCare Cause Hospitals To Lose Tax Exempt Status?

I just read an interesting post by David Whelan on The Health Care Blog. In short, he points out that on full implementation, ObamaCare will drastically reduce the number of uninsured patients seen at most tax exempt hospitals in…
Sep 10
AHLA Offers Enhanced ADR Training Opportunitie

AHLA Offers Enhanced ADR Training Opportunitie

For many years, the American Health Lawyers Association ("AHLA") Alternative Dispute Resolution Service has offered basic (one day) training courses in arbitration and mediation. I just heard from Geoff Drucker, Manager of the ADR…
Sep 4
NJ Bar Health Law Section Opens With Program On Health Reform

NJ Bar Health Law Section Opens With Program On Health Reform

The New Jersey State Bar Association's Health Law Section kicks off its 2012-2013 meeting year on September 11th with a program entitled: "Health Reform Is Alive And Well...Sort Of...The View From Providers And Insurers." It begins…

Rank this Week: 1759

The Health Law Firm Blog

Covers health law.

http://www.healthlawfirm.blogspot.com/

Jun 5
Be Sure To Review ABIM's New List of Overused and Unnecessary Medical Tests and Procedure

Be Sure To Review ABIM's New List of Overused and Unnecessary Medical Tests and Procedure

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health LawThis year, seventeen (17) medical specialty societies added their names and recommendations to a list of medical procedures that are overused and…
May 6
Lloyd’s of London (Lloyd’s) Attorneys, Lawyers and Defense Council in Florida

Lloyd’s of London (Lloyd’s) Attorneys, Lawyers and Defense Council in Florida

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health LawOften we learn after the fact that a health professional such as physicians, nurses, podiatrists, psychologists and other health professionals has…
Apr 19
Locating a Healthcare Providers Service Organization (HPSO) Insurance Defense Attorney in Florida

Locating a Healthcare Providers Service Organization (HPSO) Insurance Defense Attorney in Florida

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health LawWe are sometimes told by the health professionals we represent especially pharmacists, licensed mental health counselors (LMHCs), advanced…

Rank this Week: 2004

HealthReformStat

"Translates" various provisions of the 2010 Health Reform law into English. By Jennifer Stiller.

http://healthreformstat.com/

Jan 16
Issues the Supreme Court will consider

Issues the Supreme Court will consider

What exactly are the issues that the Supreme Court will decide in its review of the Affordable Care Act? The best summary I’ve found is here.
Jun 8
INDEPENDENT PAYMENT ADVISORY BOARD

INDEPENDENT PAYMENT ADVISORY BOARD

One of the most far-reaching innovations in the PPACA is the creation of an Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB), which will allow changes in Medicare reimbursement rules to be fast-tracked starting in 2015. The purpose of the IPAB is…
Jun 5
Provider reimbursement – reduction in market basket update

Provider reimbursement – reduction in market basket update

Effective immediately, the annual market basket updates are being reduced for 15 different types of Medicare services. The statute expressly provides, as to each of the following services that, as a result of these adjustments, a…

Rank this Week: 2198

HealthBlawg :: David Harlow's…

HealthBlawg :: David Harlow's Health Care Law Blog

New developments in health care law and policy together with the observations and analysis of David Harlow, principal of The Harlow Group LLC, a health care law and consulting firm based near Boston, Massachusetts.

http://healthblawg.typepad.com/healthblawg/

Jun 18
Alternative Quality Contract with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts: A model for ACOs?

Alternative Quality Contract with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts: A model for ACOs?

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Jun 5
Health Datapalooza IV

Health Datapalooza IV

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Jun 1
Wellness, Nondiscrimination and Evidence-Based Public Policy

Wellness, Nondiscrimination and Evidence-Based Public Policy

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Rank this Week: 2311

Dentistry Law Blog

By George F. Indest III.

http://dentistrylawblog.wordpress.com/

May 20
NAS Insurance (NAS) Attorneys, Lawyers and Defense Council in Florida

NAS Insurance (NAS) Attorneys, Lawyers and Defense Council in Florida

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Often we learn after the fact that a health professional such as physicians, dentists and other health professionals has received NAS Insurance,…
Apr 16
More Than 7,000 Patients of Oklahoma Dentist Are Being Asked to Get Tested for HIV and Hepatiti

More Than 7,000 Patients of Oklahoma Dentist Are Being Asked to Get Tested for HIV and Hepatiti

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law The unsanitary practices of an Oklahoma dentist may have exposed more than 7,000 patients to HIV and hepatitis, according to a number of ……
Jan 23
Locating a Healthcare Providers Service Organization (HPSO) Insurance Defense Attorney in Florida Company Case

Locating a Healthcare Providers Service Organization (HPSO) Insurance Defense Attorney in Florida Company Case

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law We are sometimes told by the health professionals we represent especially pharmacists, licensed mental health counselors (LMHCs), advanced…

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Juvan's Health Law Update

Covers the latest health law and medical drug news and cases. From attorney Jayne E. Juvan of Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff, LLP.

http://juvanshealthlawupdate.typepad.com/juvans_health_law_update/

Nov 26
Garbage and Environment

Garbage and Environment

We will also say of the concentrations human beings in the cities generating in its activities, solid residues that can if conveniently moved away and adequately made use and treated, if to constitute in something not harmful for these…
Nov 25
Industrial Agriculture

Industrial Agriculture

Due to ambient contamination and to the food residues agrotxicosnos, we can also esteem that the resident populations next areas to culture and the urban inhabitants also are significativamenteexpostos to the harmful effect of these chemical…
Nov 19
Duran Duran

Duran Duran

The group and the ten years are synonymous. It is an evident linking that only one hearing Duran Duran number can produce something similar to a pavloviana reply - immediately leaving listeners salivando for Patrick Nagel art prints, ' '…

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Health Care Lawyer Blog

Covers health care law news, issues and court decisions. By Frank Haron Weiner, P.L.C.

http://www.healthcarelawyerblog.com/

Oct 8
Physician Claiming Harm from False National Practitioner Data Bank Report Prevails on Hospital's Motion to Dismi

Physician Claiming Harm from False National Practitioner Data Bank Report Prevails on Hospital's Motion to Dismi

A Wisconsin physician who filed suit against his former employer for allegedly submitting false statements about him to the National Practitioner Data Bank (“NPDB”) successfully challenged the hospital’s motion to dismiss in federal…
Sep 4
FHW Attorney Co-Authors Whitepaper on Accountable Care Organizations in Michigan

FHW Attorney Co-Authors Whitepaper on Accountable Care Organizations in Michigan

FHW member Suzanna D. Nolan has co-authored a Whitepaper on Accountable Care Organizations, which was recently published by the State Bar of Michigan Health Care Law Section.
Aug 6
How Should I Choose an Electronic Health Records Vendor?

How Should I Choose an Electronic Health Records Vendor?

FHW attorney Suzanne D. Nolan contributed to this post.

Rank this Week: 2358

Health Law Attorney Blog

Covers health law and compliance issues. By The Health Law Partners.

http://www.healthlawattorneyblog.com/

Jun 7
BCBSM Announces a Prescriber Prescription Block Policy

BCBSM Announces a Prescriber Prescription Block Policy

Effective September 1, 2013, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) will implement a new Prescriber Prescription Block Policy. The policy focuses on protecting patient and public safety. Under the new policy, prescriptions will no…
May 24
May 23, 2013 - CMS Announces a Revised Recovery Audit Program Map

May 23, 2013 - CMS Announces a Revised Recovery Audit Program Map

On May 9th, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the start of a procurement process for new Medicare Fee for Service Recovery Audit Program contracts. The General Services Administration issued a Request for Quotes…
May 23
Special Advisory Bulletin on the Effect of Exclusion from Participation in Federal Health Care Program

Special Advisory Bulletin on the Effect of Exclusion from Participation in Federal Health Care Program

On May 18, 2013, the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) of the Department of Health & Human Services issued a Special Advisory Bulletin on the Effect of Exclusion from Participation in Federal Health Care Programs. This Bulletin…

Rank this Week: 2806

Military Veterans' Lawyer Blog

Covers Veterans Affairs, consumer law, and other legal topics catering to U.S. Military Veterans. Published by The Law Offices of Robert B. Goss, P.C.

http://www.militaryveteranlawyer.com/

Jun 6
Remember June 6, 1944, D-Day

Remember June 6, 1944, D-Day

Today is the 69th anniversary of the invasion of France to liberate Europe from the Nazis. This week I mentioned D-Day was Thursday. One of our young secretaries stated she did not know about D-Day. D-Day for WW II was on June 6, 1944. …
Mar 25
Military Retiree’s are Veterans Too - - Contact Congress and OPPOSE TRICARE fee increase

Military Retiree’s are Veterans Too - - Contact Congress and OPPOSE TRICARE fee increase

For those of you who have served, you know this Fact - - Military Retirees are Veterans. But it seems with Sequestration upon the United States, the Department of Defense at the urging of the White House has a solution - - have Military…
Mar 12
Any Veteran may render a hand salute - -

Any Veteran may render a hand salute - -

- - As the the U.S. Flag passes and also during the playing of the National Anthem. This law was passed in the National Defense Authorization Act of 2008. Specifically National Defense Authorization Act of 2008 sec 595 changes 36 U.S.C.…

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