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CAMLAW : Complementary And…

CAMLAW : Complementary And Alternative Medicine Law Blog

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

http://www.camlawblog.com/

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: 451

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: 1060

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/

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.…
Mar 6
Military Lending Act modified providing a Private Cause of Action to Service Members and their Dependent

Military Lending Act modified providing a Private Cause of Action to Service Members and their Dependent

On January 3, 2013, Title 10. Section 987(f) of the U.S. Code was amended to provide protection for service members and their dependents regarding credit, arbitration, and limiting interest rates. This amendment provides service members and…

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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: 4423

Medicare-Medicaid Audit World

Covers RACs, MACs, and Medicare and Medicaid court cases. By David S. Dessen of Dessen, Moses & Rossitto.

http://www.medicaremedicaidblog.com/

Feb 8
Will CMS Double Down on the Success of the Recovery Audit Program?

Will CMS Double Down on the Success of the Recovery Audit Program?

According to CMS, between October 2010 and December 2012, the RACs collected $3.8 billion in overpayments. As the nearby chart makes clear, the volume of amount collected each quarter has continued to increase, the result of the ever…
Dec 17
Appeals of Recovery Audit Contractor Decisions are Overwhelming the Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeal

Appeals of Recovery Audit Contractor Decisions are Overwhelming the Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeal

If a Medicare provider's claim for payment is denied or if a Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) determines that a past payment was made improperly, the provider may appeal the denial. Medicare provides a 5-level appeal process that begins with…
Nov 20
Is the Inspector General Biased Against Medicare Providers? - A Recent Report Says YES!

Is the Inspector General Biased Against Medicare Providers? - A Recent Report Says YES!

In 1978, Congress passed the Inspector General Act "[t]o create independent and objective units to provide leadership and coordination and recommend policies for activities designed (A) to promote economy, efficien

Rank this Week: 4744

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: 2419

Medical and Pharmacy Law Blog

Covers legal and regulatory issues affecting healthcare providers in New York and New Jersey. By Sauchik Law Group, P.C.

http://mdrxlaw.com/index.php/easyblog

Feb 7
What every healthcare provider needs to know about new HIPAA rule

What every healthcare provider needs to know about new HIPAA rule

Healthcare practitioners need to be aware of revised, heightened patient privacy requirements. On January 17, 2013, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services ("HHS") released new rules expanding protections afforded by the Health…
Dec 18
Healthcare Providers Responsible for Billers' Violations of Federal and State Law

Healthcare Providers Responsible for Billers' Violations of Federal and State Law

All healthcare providers are advised that pursuant to Section 6503 of the Federal Patient Protection Affordability Care Act (“PPACA”), all providers using third party billing companies or agencies to submit claims to Medicaid on…
Nov 12
HIPAA Breach Notifications in Connection with Hurricane Sandy

HIPAA Breach Notifications in Connection with Hurricane Sandy

We would like to emphasize to all healthcare providers who have been affected by Hurricane Sandy that you must notify all your patients and customers whose protected personal health information may have been compromised. This is…

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ALJ Hearings and Appeals to the…

ALJ Hearings and Appeals to the MAC

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

http://www.aljappeal.com/

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

ZPIC Audits Involving Extrapolated Damages Can Bankrupt Your Practice.

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

Medicare Appeals Have Become More Complex Than Ever.

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

Medicare Administrative Appeals Have Become More Complex Than Ever.

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

Rank this Week: 3429

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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New York Guardian Law

Covers the guardianship process and life as a guardian. By the Law Office of Daniel A. Jimenez P.C.

http://nyguardian.blogspot.com/

Jan 9
Estate Planning Essentials for New Parents (or Responsibility in Six Not So Difficult Steps)

Estate Planning Essentials for New Parents (or Responsibility in Six Not So Difficult Steps)

I have had the opportunity to meet with many new parents to discuss what steps they need to take in order to make sure their loved ones are provided for should the unexpected occur. The trust that these individuals have placed in my…
Dec 3
Calls for increased monitoring of Article 81 guardian

Calls for increased monitoring of Article 81 guardian

Today the New York Law Journal has an article relating to a clinic run by the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law and the recommendations it has put forward regarding monitoring and standardization of Article 81 guardianship practice. I am…
Sep 19
Who inherits the intangible iTunes library? or my World of Warcraft avatar?

Who inherits the intangible iTunes library? or my World of Warcraft avatar?

A friend of mine just pointed out a very interesting article on Marketwatch, who inherits your itunes library, which deals with the new reality of music and book ownership.

Rank this Week: 4117

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: 2907

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: 756

Juvan's Health Law Update

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

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

Nov 26
Garbage and Environment

Garbage and Environment

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

Industrial Agriculture

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

Duran Duran

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

Rank this Week: 2522

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: 94

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: 1449

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: 1694

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: 1643

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: 674

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: 1572

Physician Law and Finance

Provides legal and financial information for Pennsylvania physicians. By Dennis Hursh.

http://physicianlaw.blogspot.com/

May 9
My new book

My new book

It seems like I've been waiting for years, but my book, The Final Hurdle - A Physician's Guide to Negotiating a Fair Employment Agreement is finally out!
Nov 29
What does a winning streak tell us?

What does a winning streak tell us?

Bill Miller is one of the most closely watched money managers in the industry, so it was big news when he announced his decision last week to step down as portfolio manager of Legg Mason Capital Management Value Trust (LMVTX) early next year.…
Sep 20
Curve Ball

Curve Ball

Predicting interest rate movements correctly is hard. Predicting them for a living is harder still. But getting it wrong is nowhere near as painful as the experience of those who lose their own money based on someone's forecast.

Rank this Week: 4022

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…

Rank this Week: 541

MSP Education + Compliance

Covers the Medicare Secondary Payer Act, as well as workers' compensation, medical malpractice and personal injury news/legislation. By Dean Blackaby.

http://blog.mspeducation.com/

Apr 9
GAO Study Casts Waiver and Compromise Down the River

GAO Study Casts Waiver and Compromise Down the River

It ain’t what you don’t know that gets you in trouble. It’s what you know for sure that just ain’t so. - Mark Twain (or at least @TheMarkTwain)
Mar 13
Join MSP Education/Compliance for Pirates at the Settlement Conference in Indianapoli

Join MSP Education/Compliance for Pirates at the Settlement Conference in Indianapoli

Details for Pirates at the Settlement Conference: Settling Cases and Complying with the Medicare Secondary Payer Act in Indianapolis, Indiana have been confirmed. The event will take place on May 18, 2012 beginning at noon at…
Jan 3
MSP Education/Compliance 2012 Event Calendar

MSP Education/Compliance 2012 Event Calendar

MSP Education/Compliance will begin its 2012 educational events by appearing at the Arizona Association for Justice (AAJ/AzTLA) Annual Liens Seminar in Phoenix, Arizona on January 27th. This is the second consecutive year that MSP…

Rank this Week: 4477

HealthReformStat

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

http://healthreformstat.com/

Jan 16
Issues the Supreme Court will consider

Issues the Supreme Court will consider

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

INDEPENDENT PAYMENT ADVISORY BOARD

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

Provider reimbursement – reduction in market basket update

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

Rank this Week: 2711

Hearing Loss Law

Answering the special legal needs of the hard of hearing and deaf. Published by the Law Office of John F. Waldo.

http://www.hearinglosslaw.com/

Jan 4
Landmark, AMC commit to captioned movie

Landmark, AMC commit to captioned movie

In a significant expansion of movie access, the Landmark and AMC theater chains have agreed to add closed-captioning capacity to most if not all of their theaters in conjunction with their conversion to digital projection.
Dec 8
Seattle live theatres offer accessible programming

Seattle live theatres offer accessible programming

Seattle's three largest live theatres continue to offer accessible performances during the 2011-12 season for people with hearing loss through both captioning and sign-interpreted performances. Here is the lineup at the Paramount…
Nov 9
Oregon Shakespeare Festival Makes Upcoming Season Fully Accessible

Oregon Shakespeare Festival Makes Upcoming Season Fully Accessible

The nationally renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival is making its 2012 season fully accessible for people with hearing loss by scheduling 24 open-captioned performances and ten signed performances. Better yet, OSF will make unscheduled…

Rank this Week: 2772

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

Jun 24
DOJ is Criminally Prosecuting Virginia Physician Who Improperly Disclosed Patient Health Information

DOJ is Criminally Prosecuting Virginia Physician Who Improperly Disclosed Patient Health Information

(June 24, 2011): Physicians and other health care providers should take care — improprerly disclosing a patient’s protected individual health information could land you in Federal prison.
Feb 27
Medicare Administrative Contractor Announces it Will be Conducting Pre-Payment Probe Reviews of Outpatient Behavioral Health “Group Psychotherapy” Sessions Starting Mid-March 2011

Medicare Administrative Contractor Announces it Will be Conducting Pre-Payment Probe Reviews of Outpatient Behavioral Health “Group Psychotherapy” Sessions Starting Mid-March 2011

(February 27, 2011): Thanks to the watchful eyes of the Louisiana Association of Behavioral Health (LABH), a recent notice posted by Louisiana’s Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC), Pinnacle Business Solutions (
Nov 28
CMHC Compliance Officers Should Review Their Compliance Plans to Ensure that “I-9s” are Being Properly Handled and Completed by Staff. The Failure to do so Can Result in Civil and / or Criminal Penalties.

CMHC Compliance Officers Should Review Their Compliance Plans to Ensure that “I-9s” are Being Properly Handled and Completed by Staff. The Failure to do so Can Result in Civil and / or Criminal Penalties.

(November 28, 2010): In 2003, the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) was became part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Rank this Week: 4764

Florida Collection Law Blog

Covers consumer, commercial, and medical debt collection in Florida. By Jorge M. Abril.

http://floridacollectionlaw.blogspot.com/

Jun 7
On the Lighter Side: Florida Consumer Levies on Assets at Local Bank of America Branch

On the Lighter Side: Florida Consumer Levies on Assets at Local Bank of America Branch

I've been told that the subjects we usually discuss here are boring to many readers. With that in mind, it's nice to be able to post something funny (ok, it's probably still boring).
Jun 7
Florida Statutory Health Care Reimbursement Dispute Resolution Process Held Constitutional

Florida Statutory Health Care Reimbursement Dispute Resolution Process Held Constitutional

CROSS-POSTED FROM HEALTHCARE PROVIDER PAYMENT
Jun 2
Florida Court Holds that Creditor, Not Creditor's Attorney, Must Sign Sworn Denial of Garnishment Exemption

Florida Court Holds that Creditor, Not Creditor's Attorney, Must Sign Sworn Denial of Garnishment Exemption

A very recent ruling by Florida's Fourth District Court of Appeals discusses the procedure for denying a judgment debtor's head of household exemption to garnishment, and spells trouble for creditor's attorneys, especially attorneys…

Rank this Week: 2830

Texas Physician Law

Covers Texas healthcare law and medical malpractice. By Darrell Armer and Joseph Nelson.

http://lrmlawblog.com/texasphysicianlaw

Apr 26
Court Upholds Restrictions on Physician-Owned Hospitals; PHA Plans to Appeal the Decision

Court Upholds Restrictions on Physician-Owned Hospitals; PHA Plans to Appeal the Decision

A federal trial court (Eastern District of Texas) ruled on March 31 that Congress did not violate the constitutional rights of physicians and physician-owned hospitals when it enacted a provision in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care…
Mar 22
Proposed House Bills Would Repeal Restrictions on Physician-Owned Hospital

Proposed House Bills Would Repeal Restrictions on Physician-Owned Hospital

Two bills were introduced in the House on March 17th that would repeal the restrictions on physician-owned hospitals, which restrictions were enacted as part of the health care reform law. H.R. 1159, sponsored by Rep. Doc Hastings (R-Wash),…
Mar 7
“Red Flags”: Over and Moot

“Red Flags”: Over and Moot

In light of the passage of the Red Flag Program Clarification Act of 2010 (the “Clarification Act”), which in effect exempted physicians from the application of the Red Flags Rule, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia…

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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…

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Whitney on Health Care Fraud

Features analysis of recent legislation and case law impacting the successful pursuit of False Claims Act qui tam actions involving Medicare and Medicaid fraud. By Daniel W. Whitney.

http://whitneyonhealthcarefraud.blogspot.com/

Jul 6
Pleading Medicare Fraud

Pleading Medicare Fraud

Depending on where suit is filed may determine whether the complaint is subject to dismissal for failure to comply with Fed. R. Civ. P. 9(b). Circuit courts are divided in their interpretation of the specificity requirement of Rule 9(b). See…
May 6
Relief From Retaliation Against False Claims Act Whistleblower

Relief From Retaliation Against False Claims Act Whistleblower

People may witness Medicare or Medicaid fraud but choose to look the other way. That may be entirely understandable, but is that the most we should expect from our fellow citizens? If health care fraud becomes ever more rampant, should any…
Apr 19
The Diminished Public Disclosure Defense

The Diminished Public Disclosure Defense

Courts have dismissed countless False Claims Act (“FCA”), 31 U.S.C. § 3729-33, lawsuits based on the “public disclosure bar.” This defense jurisdictionally barred claims that had been “publicly disclosed” under certain…

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Health Law News and Notes

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

http://healthlawoffices.com/blog

Aug 4
OCR to Enforce HIPAA Security

OCR to Enforce HIPAA Security

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

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

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

FTC Extends Red Flags Rule Deadline Until November 1, 2009

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

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