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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: 1818

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: 2566

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: 3817

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: 3118

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: 5178

California Healthcare Lawyers Blog

California Healthcare Lawyers Blog

By Kolah Law, P.C.

http://www.californiahealthcarelawyersblog.com/
  • Apr 1

    Planning for Nothing.

    Planning for Nothing.
    What is the limit of one's talent? Our mind? Our weaknesses? Our ability or limited ability to aspire? Or just the realization that we are working in a limited form of reality and at the end of the day we must give in to it? How do you…
  • Mar 28

    Telehealth: The Basics Every Physician Should Know.

    Telehealth: The Basics Every Physician Should Know.
    Telehealth (formerly "telemedicine") has been around for some time; however, in 2007 and 2008 alone there has been more than a dozen new developments in the law across the country over each one-year period. Telehealth and the laws that…
  • Feb 7

    Medical Office Leases and Healthcare Referral Laws, Part I

    Medical Office Leases and Healthcare Referral Laws, Part I
    Providing medical services falls into a specialized area of law because of the numerous and complicated legal requirements governing them. Medical office leases are a part of that complex configuration and are more complex than standard…
Rank this Week: 4101

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: 1904

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: 3404

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: 3907

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: 1849

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: 3932

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: 4994

GovtFraudLawyer

GovtFraudLawyer

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

http://www.govtfraudlawyer.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 3410

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: 3499

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: 1766

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: 4621

Juvan's Health Law Update

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: 2275

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: 2938

Healthcare Neutral ADR Blog

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: 2630

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: 2738

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: 2505

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: 4758

Health Care Law Blog

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: 2556

HealthReformStat

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: 5220

Hearing Loss Law

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: 1754

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: 5200

Florida Collection Law Blog

Florida Collection Law Blog

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

http://floridacollectionlaw.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 1776

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: 4678

Health Law Blog

Health Law Blog

By Tom Mayo.

http://healthlawblog.blogspot.com/
  • Mar 21

    It's obviously been

    It's obviously been
    It's obviously been a while since I posted to this blog. Between directing an ethics center and maintaining a pretty heavy teaching and consulting load, the blog simply took a back seat to more pressing concerns. Since September 2009, a lot…
  • Sep 27

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

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

    Good article in

    Good article in
    Good article in today's NY Times comparing the Obama health reform plan to the Massachusetts experience, including a nifty graphic that summarizes the similarities and differences nicely.I think Obama's initial emphasis on cost-control is…
Rank this Week: 2551

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: 5065