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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 18
Young Christian Right Leaders Urge Humor and Sarcasm to Sell GOP's Abortion Agenda

Young Christian Right Leaders Urge Humor and Sarcasm to Sell GOP's Abortion Agenda

Salon: GOP plan to appeal to millennials: “Make abortion funny”, by Alex Seitz-Wald: Young Christian-right leaders think the answer to their problems with young voters lies in more snark “How do you make abortion funny?” That was a…
Jun 18
Texas GOP Lawmaker Tries To Bolster Fetal Pain Argument By Asserting that (Male) Fetuses Masturbate

Texas GOP Lawmaker Tries To Bolster Fetal Pain Argument By Asserting that (Male) Fetuses Masturbate

The Atlantic: The Point Michael Burgess Was Trying to Make About Fetal Masturbation, by David A. Graham: The Texas lawmaker's comments are really just another way to talk about the doggedly debated topic of whether fetuses feel pain. Another…
Jun 18
House Passes 20-Week Abortion Ban

House Passes 20-Week Abortion Ban

Time - Swampland blog: House Passes 20-Week Abortion Ban, by Kate Pickert: In what some conservatives are calling the most important abortion measure to be considered by Congress since 2003’s partial birth abortion ban, the House today…

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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

Rank this Week: 96

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 19
"The Pace of Modern Life" (xkcd comic)

"The Pace of Modern Life" (xkcd comic)

You don't have to read every word of this xkcd comic to be reminded that new technologies tend to be perceived as dangerous threats to familiar ways of life:
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.

Rank this Week: 228

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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False Claims Counsel

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

http://www.falseclaimscounsel.com/wordpress

Jun 19
Suspecting “forum shopping,” SDOH judge denies defendants’ motion to transfer venue to Virginia

Suspecting “forum shopping,” SDOH judge denies defendants’ motion to transfer venue to Virginia

On May 23, District Judge S. Arthur Spiegel of the Southern District of Ohio denied the defendants’ motion to transfer U.S. ex rel. Daugherty v. Bostwick Labs, a declined qui tam alleging false claims for laboratory services (including…
Jun 18
Whistleblower convicted of fraud has case dismissed in EDWA

Whistleblower convicted of fraud has case dismissed in EDWA

On May 13, Judge Lonny R. Suko of the Eastern District of Washington, in U.S. ex rel. Schroeder v. CH2M Hill granted the United States’ motion to dismiss the relator on the grounds that the False Claims Act, 31 USC 3730(d)(3) barred him…
Jun 18
First-filed qui tam need not satisfy Rule 9(b) to bar latter suit, First Circuit hold

First-filed qui tam need not satisfy Rule 9(b) to bar latter suit, First Circuit hold

On May 31, the Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, in U.S. ex rel. Heineman-Guta v. Guidant Corp., affirmed the dismissal of a relator’s declined qui tam case on the grounds that it was barred by a previous suit, even if that suit…

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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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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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Medical Futility

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

http://medicalfutility.blogspot.com/

Jun 19
Minnesota Appeals Court to Hear Assisted Suicide Case against Final Exit Network

Minnesota Appeals Court to Hear Assisted Suicide Case against Final Exit Network

In April, Dakota County, Minnesota Judge Karen Asphaug ruled that Minnesota's assisted suicide statute was unconstitutionally over-broad as applied in a criminal case against Final Exit Network and some of its members involved in the 2007…
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…

Rank this Week: 335

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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Health Care Law Blog

Anaylsis, comments and thoughts on health care legal, regulatory and compliance issues, HIPAA privacy & security, stark & fraud, and technology. By Bob Coffield of Flaherty, Sensabaugh & Bonasso PLLC.

http://healthcarebloglaw.blogspot.com/

Apr 29
WVHCA Issues Policy Statement for Public Witnesse

WVHCA Issues Policy Statement for Public Witnesse

On April 11, 2012, the West Virginia Health Care Authority announced a new policy regarding the testimony for witnesses from the public before the Authority at certificate of need and rate hearings. The policy statement issued by James L.…
Mar 14
MSBCBS of TN Settles HIPAA/HITECH Violation for $1.5M

MSBCBS of TN Settles HIPAA/HITECH Violation for $1.5M

The HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a settlement of $1.5M with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee (BCBST) relating to potential violations under the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules. According to the OCR press release, the…
Mar 10
OHFLAC Announces New Independent Informal Dispute Resolution Procedure for West Virginia Nursing Home

OHFLAC Announces New Independent Informal Dispute Resolution Procedure for West Virginia Nursing Home

The latest West Virginia Health Care Association e-News Update announced that the Office of Health Facility Licensure and Certification (OHFLAC) has put into place a new Independent Informal Dispute Resolution (IIDR) review of disputed…

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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/

Jun 19
France: All Bodies Hosting Personal Medical Data Must Apply for Official Accreditation or Work With An Officially Accredited Data Host

France: All Bodies Hosting Personal Medical Data Must Apply for Official Accreditation or Work With An Officially Accredited Data Host

This post was written by Daniel Kadar. As a champion for the protection of personally identifiable information and with broad definitions for the concepts of personal and medical data, France has established a very specific set of policies…
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…

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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.…

Rank this Week: 597

HIPAA Blog

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

http://hipaablog.blogspot.com/

Jun 19
Five Myths About Privacy: This is…

Five Myths About Privacy: This is Washington Post piece really focused on the NSA data gathering concerns, but professor Solove points out some healthcare impacts as well.
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?

Rank this Week: 601

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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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…

Rank this Week: 740

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 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…

Rank this Week: 780

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: 781

The Health Law Firm Blog

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

http://thehealthlawfirmblog.wordpress.com/

Jun 19
Supreme Court Rules that Government Regulators Can Sue Over Pay-for-Delay Agreements Between Brand and Generic Drug Manufacturer

Supreme Court Rules that Government Regulators Can Sue Over Pay-for-Delay Agreements Between Brand and Generic Drug Manufacturer

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on June 17, 2013, that pay-for-delay agreements between brand name and generic drug manufacturers are subject to…
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…

Rank this Week: 947

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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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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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 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: 1110

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…

Rank this Week: 1129

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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Nursing Home Law Blog

Information relating to nursing homes and the care that they provide. Published by Stark & Stark.

http://nursinghomelaw.stark-stark.com/

May 31
Lexington, KY: Kentucky Association for Justice's Nursing Home Litigation Conference

Lexington, KY: Kentucky Association for Justice's Nursing Home Litigation Conference

I was quite honored to have been chosen to be part of a panel with some of the best nursing home litigators in the country. My presentation covered the importance of the federal regulations and their relationship to resident…
May 13
New Law Proposed Making Mandatory Pre-Dispute Arbitration Illegal in Nursing Home

New Law Proposed Making Mandatory Pre-Dispute Arbitration Illegal in Nursing Home

Arbitration is a process of resolving complaints without the use of the court system. A person basically signs a document waiving their right to a jury trial, and gets nothing in return. The rules for arbitration are different,…
May 8
Life Care Centers Accused of Bilking Medicare

Life Care Centers Accused of Bilking Medicare

Here’s a copy of the lawsuit referenced in the recent CBS News Piece on the lawsuit that the United States has brought against Life Care Centers, accusing them of inappropriate Medicare billing practices.

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The Health Law Firm Blog

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 19
Florida Court Outlines Requirements for Emergency Suspension Order

Florida Court Outlines Requirements for Emergency Suspension Order

By Catherine T. Hollis, J.D., The Health Law Firm and George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health LawIn the November 2012, decision in Nath v. Department of Health, the Florida First District Court…
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…

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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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BioLaw: Law and the Life Sciences

By Jim Chen, Kristi L. Bowman, Rebecca M. Bratspies, Holly D. Doremus, Peter H. Huang, Elizabeth Weeks Leonard, Andrew Long, Barbara A. Noah, Jordan Paradise, J.B. Ruhl, Andrew W. Torrance, and Katherine Van Tassel.

http://biolaw.blogspot.com/

Nov 21
Jonathan Kahn, Race in a Bottle

Jonathan Kahn, Race in a Bottle

Recently received in the Jurisdynamics Network's mailbox: Jonathan Kahn, Race in a Bottle: The Story of BiDil and Racialized Medicine in a Post-Genomic Age (2011) (available at http://amzn.to/RaceBottle):
Oct 31
Synthesizing Law for Synthetic Biology

Synthesizing Law for Synthetic Biology

Earlier this year, I was commissioned by the National Academies to write a report on synthetic biology, standards setting, and intellectual property, which I co-authored with Linda Kahl, and presented at the National Academies in Washington,…
Oct 21
Bioprospect theory

Bioprospect theory

Jim Chen, Bioprospect Theory, available at http://ssrn.com/abstract=2164848 or http://bit.ly/BioprospectTheory. To be presented at the University of Akron School of Law's sixth annual Intellectual Property Scholars Forum.

Rank this Week: 1466

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

Rank this Week: 1494

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…

Rank this Week: 1534

GreisGuide to LTACHs

Presents business and legal resources for long term acute care hospitals.

http://greisguide.com

Apr 25
Wake Up Call for Providers: Flurry of Settlements with Healthcare Facilities for Failures to Provide Auxiliary Aids to Disabled Individual

Wake Up Call for Providers: Flurry of Settlements with Healthcare Facilities for Failures to Provide Auxiliary Aids to Disabled Individual

In April 2013, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the settlement of five investigations with healthcare providers concerning access to services for persons who are deaf and hard of hearing. These recent settlements stem from the…
Apr 25
LTCH Quality Reporting Program Requirements for FY 2014: May 15 Deadline for FY 2014 Payment Determination

LTCH Quality Reporting Program Requirements for FY 2014: May 15 Deadline for FY 2014 Payment Determination

LTCH Quality Reporting Program Requirements for FY 2014: May 15 Deadline for FY 2014 Payment Determination
Jan 5
Expiration of the Long Term Care Hospital Development Moratorium: A Lasting Development Opportunity?

Expiration of the Long Term Care Hospital Development Moratorium: A Lasting Development Opportunity?

Under the Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007 (the Act), as amended, Congress imposed an initial three-year moratorium on the establishment of new Long Term Care Hospitals (LTCH), on LTCH satellite facilities and on increases…

Rank this Week: 1609

The Nutritional and Dietary…

The Nutritional and Dietary Supplement Law Blog

Covers nutritional supplements, dietary ingredients, functional foods and drinks, nutraceuticals and the law. By Joel B. Rothman.

http://nutrisuplaw.com

Jul 26
Importance of legal partnership agreements demonstrated by Steve Malitz and Howard Berrington’s recent client representation

Importance of legal partnership agreements demonstrated by Steve Malitz and Howard Berrington’s recent client representation

Howard M. Berrington
Jul 9
Joel B. Rothman interviewed by Nutraceuticals World

Joel B. Rothman interviewed by Nutraceuticals World

Joel B. Rothman
Jul 9
Joel B. Rothman interviewed by Nutraceuticals World

Joel B. Rothman interviewed by Nutraceuticals World

Arnstein & Lehr West Palm Beach Partner Joel B. Rothman was interviewed by Nutraceuticals World magazine in their July 6 issue. In the article, titled “Interview with Joel Rothman,” Mr. Rothman is asked about several work and…

Rank this Week: 1623

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: 1655

HIPAA Health Law

Covers legal issues, developments, and other pertinent pertinent information relating to the creation, use, and exchange of electronic health records. Published by Helen Oscislawski of Fox Rothschild.

http://hipaahealthlaw.foxrothschild.com/

May 24
Do I really need to report (or get a report on) every "Security Incident" under the sun to comply with HIPAA?

Do I really need to report (or get a report on) every "Security Incident" under the sun to comply with HIPAA?

Our blog posts have been somewhat fewer and farther between since the release of the Omnibus Rule, primarily because we have been busily working to understand the subtleties of the Omnibus Rule, while helping our clients implement the…
Mar 26
Omnibus Rule Takes Effect Today - Or Does It?

Omnibus Rule Takes Effect Today - Or Does It?

The HIPAA/HITECH Omnibus Rule that appeared in the January 25, 2013 Federal Register contained this cryptic and apparently contradictory statement: DATES: Effective date: This final rule is effective on March 26, 2013. Compliance date:…
Feb 17
The New and Improved HIPAA/HITECH Rules: What Employers Need to Know

The New and Improved HIPAA/HITECH Rules: What Employers Need to Know

On February 7, 2013, our partner Keith McMurdy, Esq., posted an excellent entry on the Employee Benefits Blog of Fox Rothschild LLP that merits republishing for our readers as well. The post outlines some direct effects of the new HIPAA…

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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: 1708

Harvard Law & Policy Review Blog

Explores law and policy from new angles, and aims to make unique contributions to discussions unfolding in the national media, local news, and the blawgosphere. Bloggers are progressive law students and lawyers from around the country. The Harvard Law & Policy Review is the official journal of the American Constitution Society.

http://hlpronline.com

Apr 30
Hawaii reporter’s shield bill would protect a narrow class of traditional outlets, journalist

Hawaii reporter’s shield bill would protect a narrow class of traditional outlets, journalist

Follow me @jonathanwpeters on Twitter. A panel of Hawaii lawmakers approved last week a reporter’s shield bill that would eliminate all protections for free newspapers and magazines and for newspapers that distribute content…
Apr 6
Panel 3: The Future of Law and Policy

Panel 3: The Future of Law and Policy

2:20 — Jacqui Bowman of Greater Boston Legal Services kicks off the final panel of the day with a picture of a day at GBLS. 2:24 — Bowman: GBLS makes difficult choices between serving people in dire circumstances, gives example of…
Apr 6
HLPROnline Symposium, Keynote Address: Lessons from Gideon and The Struggle for Access to Justice, by Gene Nichol

HLPROnline Symposium, Keynote Address: Lessons from Gideon and The Struggle for Access to Justice, by Gene Nichol

1:50: Gene Nichol, setting a modest tone for his address: “If George Bush taught us anything, it’s the importance of diminished expectations.” 1:52: Nichol won’t be measuring things, “The bigger I get, the less…

Rank this Week: 1724

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…

Rank this Week: 1736

Physician Law

Current news, updates, and useful tips relating to legal issues affecting physicians and non-institutional providers in the personal and professional lives. Published by Todd A. Rodriguez of Fox Rothschild.

http://physicianlaw.foxrothschild.com/

May 29
Tuomey Case Puts Sharp Emphasis on Fair Market Value in Physician Transaction

Tuomey Case Puts Sharp Emphasis on Fair Market Value in Physician Transaction

Earlier this month the closely watched case of U.S. ex rel Drakeford v Tuomey Healthcare System Inc. (675 F.3d 394 (4th Cir. 2012) concluded with a jury finding that the compensation paid to physicians under certain part-time employment…
Apr 30
Office of Inspector General pOIG Guidance on Physician-owned Distributorships "PODs"

Office of Inspector General pOIG Guidance on Physician-owned Distributorships "PODs"

On March 26, 2013, the Office of Inspector General published much-awaited guidance on physician-owned medical device distributorships (commonly known as "PODs") in the form of a Special Fraud Alert. The OIG makes no bones about where it…
Apr 29
President Proposes Eliminating Stark In-Office Ancillary Services Exception For Therapy and Advanced Imaging

President Proposes Eliminating Stark In-Office Ancillary Services Exception For Therapy and Advanced Imaging

In what would undoubtedly be a devastating blow to many medical practices that rely on the Stark in-office ancillary services exception (which allows physicians to refer within their practices for Stark services), President Obama's proposed…

Rank this Week: 1824

Health Law Blog

By Tom Mayo.

http://healthlawblog.blogspot.com/

Mar 21
It's obviously been

It's obviously been

It's obviously been a while since I posted to this blog. Between directing an ethics center and maintaining a pretty heavy teaching and consulting load, the blog simply took a back seat to more pressing concerns. Since September 2009, a lot…
Sep 27
Dallas Morning News' excellent series on health care costs (and other things that matter)

Dallas Morning News' excellent series on health care costs (and other things that matter)

Hooray to the Dallas Morning News for its week-long series on health care and the systemic issues that have contributed to the crisis we are now in. Free registration may be required to view all of these articles. . . .Sun., 9/27: High…
Mar 29
Good article in

Good article in

Good article in today's NY Times comparing the Obama health reform plan to the Massachusetts experience, including a nifty graphic that summarizes the similarities and differences nicely.I think Obama's initial emphasis on cost-control is…

Rank this Week: 1925

Garlo Ward Blog

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

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

Jun 18
IL and News Alerts: 6/21, 7/23 Meeting

IL and News Alerts: 6/21, 7/23 Meeting

AFC, AL/RC, CBA HCSSA, DAHS, FMS, HDM, MDCP, Out-of-Home Respite ADC and AL/RC, PHC, and TAS: DADS notified contracted providers of changes to contract and fiscal compliance monitoring protocol in relation to negative billing. (Letter)…
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…

Rank this Week: 2072

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.…

Rank this Week: 2110

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 18
New Bill Aims to Ensure Medicare Payment Accuracy and Reduce Red Tape

New Bill Aims to Ensure Medicare Payment Accuracy and Reduce Red Tape

Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE), along with 13 co-sponsors, introduced a new bill on June 12, 2013, titled the Administrative Relief and Accurate Medicare Payments Act of 2012. This initiative, House Rule (H.R.) 2329, aims to ease…
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…

Rank this Week: 2184

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”).…

Rank this Week: 2203

GovtFraudLawyer

Addresses issues related to the False Claims Act, with a focus on health care fraud. By Dan Hargrove.

http://www.govtfraudlawyer.blogspot.com/

Jan 18
Texas Legislature Takes Aim at Dental Medicaid Fraud -- but will they hit the target

Texas Legislature Takes Aim at Dental Medicaid Fraud -- but will they hit the target

From WFAA (Dallas): State Sen. Jane Nelson (R-Flower Mound) put it simply Wednesday, speaking to a group of reporters at a news conference in Austin: "It is infuriating to hear of the kind of problems that are taking place... problems…
Jan 17
Qui Tam Lawsuit Against Lance Armstrong

Qui Tam Lawsuit Against Lance Armstrong

Since the guy confessed to cheating, I thought it appropriate to post this qui tam lawsuit, filed by Floyd Landis against Lance Armstrong and others. You know what they say about payback. U.S. ex rel. Landis v. Armstrong …
Jan 17
My Article for the State Bar of Texas Advanced Employment Law Course

My Article for the State Bar of Texas Advanced Employment Law Course

Dan Hargrove (SBOT 2013 Article) by

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