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Medical and Pharmacy Law Blog

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…
Rank this Week: 4591

Medical Futility

Medical Futility

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

http://medicalfutility.blogspot.com/
  • 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…
  • May 20

    Catholic Medical Association White Paper on POLST

    Catholic Medical Association White Paper on POLST
    The Catholic Medical Association (CMA) has just published a 35-page White Paper on POLST in the May issue of the Linacre Quarterly. The CMA White Paper is titled “The POLST Paradigm and Form: Facts and Analysis.”  It…
  • May 20

    Choosing Wisely - Top 7 List in Critical Care Medicine

    Choosing Wisely - Top 7 List in Critical Care Medicine
    This morning, at the ATS conference in Philadelphia, Scott Halpern, MD, PhD, MBE, presented "Top Ways to Reduce Low Value Care in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine."  Halpern leads the ATS's Choosing Wisely Task…
Rank this Week: 165

Medicare-Medicaid Audit World

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/
Rank this Week: 4438

Military Veterans' Lawyer Blog

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…
Rank this Week: 2523

MSP Education + Compliance

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: 4372

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 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…
  • May 17

    "Treating Yourself as an Object: Self-Objectification and the Ethical Dimensions of Antidepressant Use"

    "Treating Yourself as an Object: Self-Objectification and the Ethical Dimensions of Antidepressant Use"
    Treating Yourself as an Object: Self-Objectification and the Ethical Dimensions of Antidepressant Use by Ginger A. Hoffman has been published in the most recent issue of Neuroethics: Abstract In this paper, I offer one moral reason to eschew…
  • May 15

    "Ideals of Student Excellence and Enhancement"

    "Ideals of Student Excellence and Enhancement"
    Ideals of Student Excellence and Enhancement by Gavin G. Enck has been published in the most recent issue of Nueroethics: Abstract Discussions about the permissibility of students using enhancements in education are often framed by the…
Rank this Week: 1055

New York Guardian Law

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: 3474

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: 3016

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: 378

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: 3906

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: 1293

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: 4576

Physician Law

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/
  • 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…
  • Mar 29

    FTC Sues to Block Hospital Acquisition of Medical Practice

    FTC Sues to Block Hospital Acquisition of Medical Practice
    Adding an interesting wrinkle to an already complex environment, the Federal Trade Commission filed a suit this month to block an Idaho hospital from acquiring a physician practice.  According to an article on thomsonreuters.com, the FTC…
Rank this Week: 2756

Physician Law and Finance

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: 2281

Psychology and Mental Health Law…

Psychology and Mental Health Law Blog

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

http://mentalhealthlawblog.wordpress.com/
Rank this Week: 4570

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 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...
  • May 20

    In Midst of Plan B Uproar, Availability of Condoms Isn't Questioned

    In Midst of Plan B Uproar, Availability of Condoms Isn't Questioned
    The Los Angeles Times - op-ed: A birth control double standard, by Meg Waite Clayton: Condoms are readily available without identification. Why not Plan B? In the uproar about making the morning-after contraceptive known as Plan B available…
  • May 20

    Democrats in Congress Seek to Stop Deceptive Advertising by "Crisis Pregnancy Centers"

    Democrats in Congress Seek to Stop Deceptive Advertising by "Crisis Pregnancy Centers"
    The Hill - Floor Action Blog: Dems look to crack down on anti-abortion 'crisis pregnancy centers', by Peter Kasperowicz: Democrats in the House and Senate are looking to stop what they say are deceptive advertising practices by anti-abortion…
Rank this Week: 104

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: 3567

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: 1012

Texas Physician Law

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…
Rank this Week: 4846

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: 701

The Health Law Firm Blog

The Health Law Firm Blog

Covers health law.

http://www.healthlawfirm.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 2725

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: 1534

The Medicare Compliance Blog

The Medicare Compliance Blog

Covers Medicare secondary payer compliance, Medicare set-asides, mandatory insurer reporting, recovery resolutions, conditional payment notification, Medicare risk assessment, self-administration support issues, Medicare impact on long-term care. By Gould & Lamb.

http://themedicarecomplianceblog.com/
  • May 2

    CMS SPEAKS AT 9TH ANNUAL NAMSAP CONFERENCE

    CMS SPEAKS AT 9TH ANNUAL NAMSAP CONFERENCE
    On Thursday, April 25, 2013 Panelists John P Albert – Acting Director, Division of Medicare Secondary Payer Policy and Operations; Cynthia Gross – Health Insurance Specialist, Division of Medicare Secondary Payer Policy and…
  • Jan 25

    Mandatory Insurer Reporting in 2013 – Changes Ahead?

    Mandatory Insurer Reporting in 2013 – Changes Ahead?
    Our industry is now two years into the mandated production (liability – one year) of MMSEA Section 111 Reporting. Although we don’t have crystal balls to see into the future, the matters identified below will likely shape…
  • Dec 19

    US House of Representatives Passes SMART Act of 2012

    US House of Representatives Passes SMART Act of 2012
    The United States House of Representatives today passed the Saving Medicare and Repaying Taxpayers (SMART) Act as part of a broader legislative effort. The SMART Bill was attached to...
Rank this Week: 4159

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
Rank this Week: 3669

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: 2894

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

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  • May 30

    Pharmaceutical Marketing Expert Witne

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  • Feb 15

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Rank this Week: 2451

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: 759

Whitney on Health Care Fraud

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…
Rank this Week: 3882

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: 1163