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The Health Law Firm Blog

The Health Law Firm Blog

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

http://thehealthlawfirmblog.wordpress.com/
Rank this Week: 72

Reproductive Rights Prof Blog

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/
  • May 22

    Four Different Appeals Courts Will Consider Federal Contraceptive Coverage Mandate

    Four Different Appeals Courts Will Consider Federal Contraceptive Coverage Mandate
    Politico: Courts to hear birth control mandate lawsuits, by Kathryn Smith & Jennifer Haberkorn: Obamacare’s birth control mandate will go before four different appeals courts over the next three weeks as private businesses that object…
  • May 22

    Ninth Circuit Panel Strikes Down Arizona's 20-Week Abortion Ban, But Trent Franks is Undeterred

    Ninth Circuit Panel Strikes Down Arizona's 20-Week Abortion Ban, But Trent Franks is Undeterred
    The Ninth Circuit rules Arizona's 20-week "fetal pain" abortion ban clearly unconstitutional... The New York Times: Arizona Law on Abortions Struck Down as Restrictive, by Fernanda Santos: A federal appellate panel struck down…
  • May 20

    Federal Judge Temporarily Enjoins Arkansas' 12-Week Abortion Ban

    Federal Judge Temporarily Enjoins Arkansas' 12-Week Abortion Ban
    The New York Times: Abortion Law in Arkansas Is Blocked by U.S. Judge, by Erik Eckholm: A federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked enforcement of one of the country’s most stringent abortion laws, an Arkansas ban on the procedure at...
Rank this Week: 83

Drug Injury Watch

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/
Rank this Week: 186

HIPAA Blog

HIPAA Blog

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

http://hipaablog.blogspot.com/
  • May 21

    Idaho State University Settles for…

    Idaho State University Settles for $400,000: They left a server firewall down, putting 17,500 patients' PHI at risk.  Seems pretty steep. . . .
  • May 13

    Prescription Reminders: CVS' move to stop…

    Prescription Reminders: CVS' move to stop providing manufacturer-funded prescription reminder services has triggered calls from pharmacy trade groups to HHS, asking them to loosen up the "marketing" rules to allow these things to…
  • May 10

    University of Rochester Medical Center…

    University of Rochester Medical Center data breach: a resident lost a flash drive, probably in the laundry.  The flash drive had PHI on a little more than 500 patients, but it was . . . drum roll please . . . unencrypted, resulting in the…
Rank this Week: 226

Health Industry Washington Watch

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/
  • May 14

    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 published several major proposed rules that would update…
  • May 14

    Updated OIG Bulletin on the Effect of Exclusion from Participation in Federal Health Care Program

    Updated OIG Bulletin on the Effect of Exclusion from Participation in Federal Health Care Program
    This post was written by Scot T. Hasselman and Susan A. Edwards. The Office of Inspector General (OIG) of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued an updated “Special Advisory Bulletin on the Effect of Exclusion from…
  • May 14

    Updated Bulletin Regarding Exclusion

    Updated Bulletin Regarding Exclusion
    This post was written by Scot T. Hasselman and Susan A. Edwards. The Office of Inspector General (OIG) of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued an updated “Special Advisory Bulletin on the Effect of Exclusion from…
Rank this Week: 319

False Claims Counsel

False Claims Counsel

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

http://www.falseclaimscounsel.com/wordpress
Rank this Week: 327

Neuroethics & Law Blog

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/
  • May 22

    PEBS Neuroethics Roundup (JHU)

    PEBS Neuroethics Roundup (JHU)
    Last Edition's Most Popular Article: Could a Neural Implant Correct Errant Thoughts?, Scientific American In The Popular Press Chinese project probes the genetics of genius, Nature News Scientific Advances In Prosthetic Limbs, The Diane Rehm…
  • May 22

    "The Neuroscience of Decision Making and Our Standards for Assessing Competence to Consent"

    "The Neuroscience of Decision Making and Our Standards for Assessing Competence to Consent"
    The Neuroscience of Decision Making and Our Standards for Assessing Competence to Consent by Steve Clarke has been published in the most recent issue of Nueroethics: Abstract Rapid advances in neuroscience may enable us to identify the neural…
  • May 20

    "Cognitive Enhancement, Rational Choice and Justification"

    "Cognitive Enhancement, Rational Choice and Justification"
    Cognitive Enhancement, Rational Choice and Justification by Veljko Dubljević has been published in the most recent issue of Nueroethics: Abstract This paper examines the claims in the debate on cognitive enhancement in neuroethics that…
Rank this Week: 404

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/
  • 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.…
  • Mar 10

    Cowboy Desert

    Cowboy Desert
    Last night I dreamed that I wrote a bestseller called Cowboy Desert (TM), which was made a movie.  I asked what this meant, and received this poem. COWBOY DESERT   A spiritual cowboy on the frontiers of consciousness exploring…
Rank this Week: 414

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/
Rank this Week: 476

Health Care Investor

Health Care Investor

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

http://www.thehealthcareinvestor.com
  • May 22

    Radius Health Raises $43 Million in New VC Funding

    Radius Health Raises $43 Million in New VC Funding
    Radius Health, Inc., has announced it has completed a new equity financing of $43 million. Radius, based in a Cambridge, Mass., is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing new therapeutics for the treatment of osteoporosis and other…
  • May 16

    Physician-Owned Hospitals Continue Fight Against Restriction

    Physician-Owned Hospitals Continue Fight Against Restriction
    In a December report on hospital value-based purchasing from CMS, nine of the top 10 performing U.S. hospitals were physician owned, according to an American Medical News report. In fact, this list identified 48 physician-owned hospitals in…
  • May 15

    Healthcare & Life Sciences Private Equity Deal Tracker: Harvest Partners Acquires AxelaCare

    Healthcare & Life Sciences Private Equity Deal Tracker: Harvest Partners Acquires AxelaCare
    Harvest Partners, LP, has announced it has acquired AxelaCare Holdings, Inc., from Excellere Partners. Harvest Partners is a middle-market PE firm based in New York. AxelaCare, based in Lenexa, Kansas, is a full-service home infusion therapy…
Rank this Week: 619

Medical Futility

Medical Futility

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

http://medicalfutility.blogspot.com/
  • May 22

    ICU Variability in Decisions to Limit Life Sustaining Therapie

    ICU Variability in Decisions to Limit Life Sustaining Therapie
    Yesterday, at the ATS, Caroline M. Quill, MD, a fellow in Penn's department of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care at Penn Medicine, presented (and here) "Variation Among ICUs In Decisions To Limit Life Sustaining Therapies." Quill's…
  • May 21

    Hospice and the Triple Crown

    Hospice and the Triple Crown
    Orb won the Kentucky Derby earlier this month.  But on Saturday, while heavily favored, Orb was handily defeated at the Preakness Stakes.  Again this year, there is no Triple Crown winner. While horse racing has not seen a Triple…
  • May 20

    Is there Room for Conscientious Objection in Critical Care Medicine?

    Is there Room for Conscientious Objection in Critical Care Medicine?
    Tomorrow morning from 8:15 to 10:45 a.m., at the Philadelphia Convention Center, I will be participating on an ATS panel titled "Is there Room for Conscientious Objection in Critical Care Medicine?"  8:15 AM - Welcome and Symposium…
Rank this Week: 650

California Social Security…

California Social Security Disability Attorney Blog

Published by Howard Law, P.C.

http://www.californiasocialsecuritydisabilityattorneyblog.com/
  • May 19

    Emphysema Sufferers in Los Angeles May Qualify for SSDI

    Emphysema Sufferers in Los Angeles May Qualify for SSDI
    Recent wildfires in Glendale and Ventura County have made air quality especially difficult for those with breathing sensitivities in numerous parts of Los Angeles County. Los Angeles Social Security Disability Insurance Lawyer Vincent Howard…
  • May 18

    Some Rejected SSDI Claims May Be Eligible for Rehearing, Per Court

    Some Rejected SSDI Claims May Be Eligible for Rehearing, Per Court
    About 4,000 disability claims that were partially or fully rejected in Queens by one of five specific administrative law judges will likely have an opportunity to have their case heard, following a federal appellate panel's findings…
  • May 17

    Medical Advances Spur Increase in Federal Disability Claim

    Medical Advances Spur Increase in Federal Disability Claim
    Maybe if politicians and talking heads are so concerned about reducing the federal disability rolls in America, we should consider scaling back the kind of medical advances that allows us to save lives and help people live longer. Obviously,…
Rank this Week: 751

Health Law Prof Blog

Health Law Prof Blog

By University of Cincinnati Law Professor S. Elizabeth Malloy.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/healthlawprof_blog/
Rank this Week: 725

Health Care Update

Health Care Update

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

http://slphealthcareupdate.wordpress.com
Rank this Week: 707

Feminist Law Professors

Feminist Law Professors

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

http://feministlawprofessors.com
Rank this Week: 708

Health Law News and Notes

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: 665

Pharmacy Law Blog

Pharmacy Law Blog

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

http://pharmacylawblog.wordpress.com/
Rank this Week: 980

Garlo Ward Blog

Garlo Ward Blog

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

http://www.garloward.com/blog/
  • May 22

    IL/PL & News Alerts: Non-delegated Tasks, Admin Penalty

    IL/PL & News Alerts: Non-delegated Tasks, Admin Penalty
    DADS released an information/provider letter. CAS, CBA, CLASS, CMPAS, DBMD, FC, HCSSA, MDCP, PHC, and SSPD: The letter provides direction for HCSSA on documenting non-delegated tasks delivered by unlicensed persons. (Letter) – …
  • May 20

    TX Register Updates: Board of Nursing, PASRR Change

    TX Register Updates: Board of Nursing, PASRR Change
    The following information was obtained from the May 17 issue of the Texas Register. Public Notice The Texas Board of Nursing proposed to amend 22 TAC §§213.27, 213.28, 213.29, 213.30, and 213.33, concerning Practice and Procedure:…
  • May 16

    TX Register Updates: Comment Extension, Use of Restraint

    TX Register Updates: Comment Extension, Use of Restraint
    The following information was obtained from the May 10 issue of the Texas Register. Public Notices – Comment Extension Period HHSC proposed to amend §354.1281, Psychologists’ Services, which would add provisionally licensed…
Rank this Week: 845

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/
  • May 20

    Bard Agrees to $48.26 Million Settlement for FCA Violation

    Bard Agrees to $48.26 Million Settlement for FCA Violation
    On May 13, 2013, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that C.R. Bard Inc. agreed to pay the United States $48.26 million to resolve allegations that Bard knowingly caused false claims to be submitted to Medicare in violation of the False…
  • May 17

    Jury Rules Tuomey Violated Stark Law and the FCA through Physician Employment Agreement

    Jury Rules Tuomey Violated Stark Law and the FCA through Physician Employment Agreement
    On May 8, 2013, in a retrial of a 2010 case, a federal jury found that Tuomey Healthcare System (Tuomey) in Sumter, SC violated both the Stark Law and the False Claims Act (FCA). The jury found that Tuomey violated the FCA by submitting…
  • May 15

    Recovery Auditors (RACs) target Hospice Face-to-Face Recertification

    Recovery Auditors (RACs) target Hospice Face-to-Face Recertification
    Hospice providers must always obtain written certification that a patient meets Medicare's hospice coverage criteria. Written certification of terminal illness needs to be obtained no later than 2 days after hospice care is initiated, and…
Rank this Week: 913

Cannabis Law Group's Medical…

Cannabis Law Group's Medical Marijuana Legal Blog

Published By Cannabis Law Group

http://www.marijuanalawyerblog.com/
  • May 19

    Marijuana DUI, Purchase, Debated By Nevada Legislature

    Marijuana DUI, Purchase, Debated By Nevada Legislature
    Nevada's marijuana laws are surrounded by a fair amount of ambiguity, as are those of a number of other states (we're looking at you, California). In an effort to clear some of this confusion, our Los Angeles marijuana lawyers understand…
  • May 17

    Pot vs. Pornography: First Amendment Lawsuits Threatened Over CO Bill

    Pot vs. Pornography: First Amendment Lawsuits Threatened Over CO Bill
    We have all heard the calls to regulate marijuana the same way we regulate alcohol. But regulating it like pornography? As our Los Angeles marijuana lawyers understand it, that's precisely what a bill in Colorado would do if signed into…
  • May 15

    Los Angeles Marijuana Measure D Gets L.A. Times Endorsement

    Los Angeles Marijuana Measure D Gets L.A. Times Endorsement
    Just days ahead of an election that will determine the future of marijuana rights in Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Times editorial board issued a ringing endorsement of one of three competing regulatory measures that will ultimately be decided…
Rank this Week: 807

Life Sciences Legal Update

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/
Rank this Week: 1049

Nursing Law Blog

Nursing Law Blog

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

http://nursinglawblog.wordpress.com/
  • May 15

    Florida Senate Delays Broadening Baker Act Powers for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants-Calls for a Study

    Florida Senate Delays Broadening Baker Act Powers for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants-Calls for a Study
    By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Florida’s nurse practitioners and physician assistants were hopeful the Senate would vote to allow them to have the authority to order the…
  • May 1

    Nurses Service Organization (NSO) Attorneys, Lawyers and Defense Council in Florida

    Nurses Service Organization (NSO) 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 nurses, advance registered nurse practitioners (ARNPs), certified registered nurse…
  • Feb 21

    Nursing Liability and Nursing Malpractice – Part 2

    Nursing Liability and Nursing Malpractice – Part 2
    By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law In this blog I discuss the concept of nursing malpractice. It is the second blog of my two-part series. To read part one, … Continue reading…
Rank this Week: 979

False Claims Act & Qui Tam Law

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/
Rank this Week: 811

Health Care Fraud Blog

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/
  • 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,…
  • Jan 30

    Deputy AG Lanny Breuer Leaves Justice Department

    Deputy AG Lanny Breuer Leaves Justice Department
    Washington (Jan. 30) -- Assistant attorney general of the Criminal Division, Lanny Breuer, is leaving the Justice Department. Breuer gained notoriety for defending president Bill Clinton against impeachment and for defending four-time Cy…
Rank this Week: 911

Dentistry Law Blog

Dentistry Law Blog

By George F. Indest III.

http://dentistrylawblog.wordpress.com/
Rank this Week: 1629

HealthBlawg

HealthBlawg

Covers health care law. By David Harlow.

http://healthblawg.com
  • May 19

    Hospital Chargemasters and Open Data from CMS -- The conversation continue

    Hospital Chargemasters and Open Data from CMS -- The conversation continue
    When CMS recently released hospital chargemaster and payment data for the 100 hospital codes most frequently billed to Medicare, there was much written and said about the significance of the data release. Some found this to be significant;…
  • May 16

    Angelina Jolie, BRCA1, Public Health and Patent Law

    Angelina Jolie, BRCA1, Public Health and Patent Law
    Going public with her story of a prophylactic double mastectomy after testing positive for BRCA1 (a gene linked to breast cancer) via an op-ed piece in the New York Times, Angelina Jolie is clearly trying to get the message out...
  • May 14

    The FDA Patient Network Website - Pretty Darn Patient-Centered

    The FDA Patient Network Website - Pretty Darn Patient-Centered
    The FDA launched an impressive patient network website this month, after nearly four years of research, focus groups, usability testing and more. The twin goals for this website are promoting the educational mission of the FDA, and promoting…
Rank this Week: 1257

California Insurance Lawyer Blog

California Insurance Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.californiainsurancelawyerblog.com/
Rank this Week: 1608

Harvard Law & Policy Review Blog

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
Rank this Week: 1274

Health Care Law Blog

Health Care Law Blog

Covers health care reform, HIPAA, compliance, regulations, billing/payment, Medicare & Medicaid, fraud & abuse, employment, tax and other related topics. By Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC.

http://www.healthlawyersblog.com/
  • Apr 21

    Bills Call For Nurse Staffing Quotas in Michigan Hospital

    Bills Call For Nurse Staffing Quotas in Michigan Hospital
    California is the only state in the country that has mandated nurse-to-patient ratio requirements for hospitals. If the Michigan Nurses Association and Democratic lawmakers are successful in their current legislative efforts, Michigan will…
  • Mar 26

    Antitrust Lawsuit Against Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan ("BCBSM") Dropped by the Justice Department

    Antitrust Lawsuit Against Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan ("BCBSM") Dropped by the Justice Department
    On Monday, March 25, 2013 the Department of Justice along with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan ("BCBSM") jointly filed a motion to dismiss the case against BCBSM regarding their "most-favored nation" contracts. This lawsuit had…
  • Mar 19

    Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Conversion Bills Signed into Law

    Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Conversion Bills Signed into Law
    While many thought the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan ("BCBSM") conversion bills would be signed into law at the end of 2012, it was not until March 18, 2013 that Governor Snyder signed the proposed legislation into law. The BCBSM…
Rank this Week: 1692

Sidebar Blog

Sidebar Blog

Covers health care compliance and criminal defense. By Matthews Law Firm, P.A.

http://matthewspa.com/sidebar-blog
  • Mar 19

    When vacating convictions, which charge is the “lesser offense”?

    When vacating convictions, which charge is the “lesser offense”?
    Imagine this scenario: A defendant is convicted of both Attempted Trafficking of Oxycodone and Possession of Oxycodone. He files an appeal arguing he should not have been convicted of both due to double jeopardy. The appellate court agrees…
  • Jan 16

    Prostitution Fine Amounts Increased in Florida

    Prostitution Fine Amounts Increased in Florida
    As of January 1, 2013, the civil penalty for committing prostitution has increased to $5,000.  From 796.07 (6): A person who violates paragraph (2)(f) shall be assessed a civil penalty of $5,000 if the violation results in any judicial…
  • Jan 16

    Gun laws about to change?

    Gun laws about to change?
    Today, President Obama announced 23 executive actions on gun control.  Those 23 actions include: 1. Issue a presidential memorandum to require federal agencies to make relevant data available to the federal background check system. 2.…
Rank this Week: 1678

Massage Therapy Law Blog

Massage Therapy Law Blog

By George F. Indest III, P.A.

http://massagelawblog.wordpress.com/
  • 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…
  • Jan 8

    Massage Therapists Need Good Professional Liability Insurance with Broad Coverage

    Massage Therapists Need Good Professional Liability Insurance with Broad Coverage
    By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Whether you’re an independent contractor, an employee of a chiropractor, physician or spa, or you travel to clients’ homes, insurance…
Rank this Week: 1633

Medical and Dental Device…

Medical and Dental Device Patenting Blog

Practical information, news, and commentary on patenting medical and dental products, processes, and software.

http://www.medicaldevicepatentattorneys.com/
  • Dec 22

    Medical Device Patent News of the Week

    Medical Device Patent News of the Week
    Medical Device Patent News The latest news in medical device patents includes technological advances in cardiac care. Seimens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. has patented a new medical ultrasound pressure gradient measurement. This measurement is…
  • Dec 18

    Medical Device Patent News for November 14

    Medical Device Patent News for November 14
    The latest advancements in the medical world include devices that are focused on invasive, internal uses of technology to limit surgical trauma and improve the function of implanted instruments. These accomplishments have recently received…
  • Dec 15

    Medical Device Patent News of the Week

    Medical Device Patent News of the Week
    Medical device patents continue to show the full range research and technology are having on modern medicine. The latest patent approvals include those that affect imaging, cancer fighting therapy, treatment of life threatening aneurysms and…
Rank this Week: 1555

WordInEdgewise

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: 1358

BioLaw: Law and the Life Sciences

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: 1485

THE PHARMA LAW BLOG

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

    Piano

    Piano
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  • May 30

    Pharmaceutical Marketing Expert Witne

    Pharmaceutical Marketing Expert Witne
    BIOGRAPHY AND CV CONTACT INFORMATION CLIENT LISTEXPERT WITNESS SERVICESMEDIA
  • Feb 15

    Pharmaceutical marketing expert witne

    Pharmaceutical marketing expert witne
    BIOGRAPHY AND CV CONTACT INFORMATION CLIENT LISTEXPERT WITNESS SERVICESMEDIA
Rank this Week: 1540

Partial Hospitalization Program…

Partial Hospitalization Program Claims

Focuses on the health law issues and challenges faced by Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) around the country. By Liles Parker.

http://www.partialhospitalization.com
Rank this Week: 1344

The Health Law Firm Blog

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/
Rank this Week: 1880

Healthcare Integration Advisors

Healthcare Integration Advisors

Covers health care compliance, fraud, HIPAA, and laws. By Iseman, Cunningham, Riester & Hyde, LLP.

http://www.healthcareintegrationadvisors.com
  • May 21

    CMS Proposes to Increase Reward for Reporting Medicare Fraud to $10 Million

    CMS Proposes to Increase Reward for Reporting Medicare Fraud to $10 Million
    Posted by Laurie K. ChisolmHealth provider compliance officers may soon have another cause for busy days and sleepless nights.  CMS recently issued a proposed rule that, if finalized, would revise its little-used Medicare Incentive…
  • May 7

    Who Decides Who Visits a Hospital Patient?

    Who Decides Who Visits a Hospital Patient?
    Posted by Laurie K. ChisolmUnder federal regulations, a hospital patient has the right to determine who can visit during the hospital stay.  Hospitals may not prevent “non-traditional” family members or any others from…
  • Apr 23

    Revise Your Notice of Privacy Practices By September 23, 2013

    Revise Your Notice of Privacy Practices By September 23, 2013
    Posted by Linda TernerPatient-focused health care providers understand that privacy is important to patients.  Providing patients with an explanation of their health information privacy rights has been a standard part of provider office…
Rank this Week: 2030

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/
  • May 19

    Hospital Chargemasters and Open Data from CMS -- The conversation continue

    Hospital Chargemasters and Open Data from CMS -- The conversation continue
    We've Moved! Update your Reader Now. This feed has moved to: http://feeds.healthblawg.com/healthblawg Update your reader now with this changed subscription address to get your latest updates from us. http://feeds.healthblawg.com/healthblawg
  • May 16

    Angelina Jolie, BRCA1, Public Health and Patent Law

    Angelina Jolie, BRCA1, Public Health and Patent Law
    We've Moved! Update your Reader Now. This feed has moved to: http://feeds.healthblawg.com/healthblawg Update your reader now with this changed subscription address to get your latest updates from us. http://feeds.healthblawg.com/healthblawg
  • May 13

    The FDA Patient Network Website - Pretty Darn Patient-Centered

    The FDA Patient Network Website - Pretty Darn Patient-Centered
    We've Moved! Update your Reader Now. This feed has moved to: http://feeds.healthblawg.com/healthblawg Update your reader now with this changed subscription address to get your latest updates from us. http://feeds.healthblawg.com/healthblawg
Rank this Week: 3424

Personalized Medicine Bulletin

Personalized Medicine Bulletin

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

http://www.personalizedmedicinebulletin.com
  • May 16

    A Patent Landscape Analysis: iPSC

    A Patent Landscape Analysis: iPSC
    There are several emerging technology clusters in the induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) space. Simon Elliot and I conducted a patent landscape analysis focusing on issued U.S. patents and pending applications. We found several…
  • May 13

    Patent Exhaustion and Self-Replicating Technologie

    Patent Exhaustion and Self-Replicating Technologie
    Today in Bowman v. Monstanto Co., 569 U.S. __ (2013), a unanimous Supreme Court held that under the doctrine of patent exhaustion,the authorized sale of a patented article only gives the purchaser or any subsequent owner of the patented…
  • Apr 25

    Video Interview: Discussing the Supreme Court’s Oral Arguments in Myriad Gene Patenting Case

    Video Interview: Discussing the Supreme Court’s Oral Arguments in Myriad Gene Patenting Case
    Earlier this week, I had the opportunity to speak again with Colin O’Keefe of LXBN regarding last week’s oral arguments in Association for Molecular Pathology v. Myriad Genetics. In the interview, I share some quick…
Rank this Week: 2100

Texas Medical Licensing Law Blog

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/
Rank this Week: 2247

Health Law Attorney Blog

Health Law Attorney Blog

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

http://www.healthlawattorneyblog.com/
Rank this Week: 4573

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/
  • 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…
  • May 1

    Blog #51 (Joe Sambito)

    Blog #51 (Joe Sambito)
    This week there is no legal section of the blog. Now for the Opening Day memory: Like me, former Houston Astros star reliever Joe Sambito is a Mickey Mantle fan. But Joe had quite the major league baseball career of his own. He began his…
  • Apr 17

    Blog #50 (Bobby Winkles)

    Blog #50 (Bobby Winkles)
    This week there is no legal section of the blog. Now for the Opening Day memory: Although Bobby Winkles is probably more known for pioneering the Arizona State University baseball program, which produced Reggie Jackson among others, and…
Rank this Week: 4565

Nursing Home Law Blog

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 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. 
  • May 1

    LPN at Golden Living Charged with Stealing Drugs from Patient

    LPN at Golden Living Charged with Stealing Drugs from Patient
    Sadly, this is not the first time we’ve seen this problem in a nursing home.  In this instance, an LPN has been accused to taking medications away from patients.  It is not clear from the article, as least at this point in the…
Rank this Week: 2256

Health Law Sidebar

Health Law Sidebar

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

http://healthlawsidebar.com/
  • 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”).…
  • Apr 10

    Proposed Rule to Extend and Amend the Exception to Donate Electronic Health Records Items and Service

    Proposed Rule to Extend and Amend the Exception to Donate Electronic Health Records Items and Service
    The Office of Inspector General for the Department of Health and Human Services (OIG) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) published on April 10, 2013 proposed rules to extend and amend the Electronic Health Records (EHR)…
  • Mar 29

    OIG: PODs “Inherently Suspect”

    OIG: PODs “Inherently Suspect”
    On Tuesday, the federal Office of the Inspector General (“OIG”) issued a Special Fraud Alert (“Fraud Alert”) detailing the OIG’s concerns with Physician-Owned Entities.  Specifically, the alert dealt with…
Rank this Week: 3776