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Health Care Lawyer Blog

Covers health care law news, issues and court decisions. By Frank Haron Weiner, P.L.C.

http://www.healthcarelawyerblog.com/

Oct 8
Physician Claiming Harm from False National Practitioner Data Bank Report Prevails on Hospital's Motion to Dismi

Physician Claiming Harm from False National Practitioner Data Bank Report Prevails on Hospital's Motion to Dismi

A Wisconsin physician who filed suit against his former employer for allegedly submitting false statements about him to the National Practitioner Data Bank (“NPDB”) successfully challenged the hospital’s motion to dismiss in federal…
Sep 4
FHW Attorney Co-Authors Whitepaper on Accountable Care Organizations in Michigan

FHW Attorney Co-Authors Whitepaper on Accountable Care Organizations in Michigan

FHW member Suzanna D. Nolan has co-authored a Whitepaper on Accountable Care Organizations, which was recently published by the State Bar of Michigan Health Care Law Section.
Aug 6
How Should I Choose an Electronic Health Records Vendor?

How Should I Choose an Electronic Health Records Vendor?

FHW attorney Suzanne D. Nolan contributed to this post.

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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…

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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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Health Information Technology and…

Health Information Technology and Privacy Blog

Provides guidance to health care providers and facilities as they move into a new electronic era of privacy and security concerns under HIPAA and the HITECH Act. By Ober Kaler.

http://oberhealthinformationtechnology.com/

May 23
NOIs Due Soon to Apply for 2014 ACO Program

NOIs Due Soon to Apply for 2014 ACO Program

The Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) for accountable care organizations (ACOs) established under the Affordable Care Act is about to kick-off its second year with a new round of applications for the January 1, 2014 start date. As part…
Jan 24
HHS Overhaul of HIPAA: Summary of New Obligations for Covered Entities and Business Associate

HHS Overhaul of HIPAA: Summary of New Obligations for Covered Entities and Business Associate

On January 17, 2013, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) posted Modifications to the HIPAA Privacy, Security, Enforcement, and Breach Notification Rules [PDF] (the Final Rule) under the authority of the HITECH Act and the…
Jan 17
New HIPAA Rule Released Today

New HIPAA Rule Released Today

The new HIPAA/HITECH rule in an unpublished version was released today and can be found at www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/01/25/2013-01073/modifications-to-the-hipaa-privacy-security-enforcement-and-breach-notification-rules.…

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Health Law Sidebar

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

http://healthlawsidebar.com/

May 9
Exclusion From Federal Health Care Programs: New Guidance From The United States HHS OIG

Exclusion From Federal Health Care Programs: New Guidance From The United States HHS OIG

The United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has issued a Special Advisory Bulletin on the Effect of Exclusion from Participation in Federal Health Care Programs (“the Bulletin”).…
Apr 10
Proposed Rule to Extend and Amend the Exception to Donate Electronic Health Records Items and Service

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

The Office of Inspector General for the Department of Health and Human Services (OIG) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) published on April 10, 2013 proposed rules to extend and amend the Electronic Health Records (EHR)…
Mar 29
OIG: PODs “Inherently Suspect”

OIG: PODs “Inherently Suspect”

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

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HealthBlawg

Covers health care law. By David Harlow.

http://healthblawg.com

May 19
Hospital Chargemasters and Open Data from CMS -- The conversation continue

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

When CMS recently released hospital chargemaster and payment data for the 100 hospital codes most frequently billed to Medicare, there was much written and said about the significance of the data release. Some found this to be significant;…
May 16
Angelina Jolie, BRCA1, Public Health and Patent Law

Angelina Jolie, BRCA1, Public Health and Patent Law

Going public with her story of a prophylactic double mastectomy after testing positive for BRCA1 (a gene linked to breast cancer) via an op-ed piece in the New York Times, Angelina Jolie is clearly trying to get the message out...
May 14
The FDA Patient Network Website - Pretty Darn Patient-Centered

The FDA Patient Network Website - Pretty Darn Patient-Centered

The FDA launched an impressive patient network website this month, after nearly four years of research, focus groups, usability testing and more. The twin goals for this website are promoting the educational mission of the FDA, and promoting…

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Nursing Home Law Blog

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

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

May 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…

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The Health Law Firm Blog

Covers health law.

http://www.healthlawfirm.blogspot.com/

May 6
Lloyd’s of London (Lloyd’s) Attorneys, Lawyers and Defense Council in Florida

Lloyd’s of London (Lloyd’s) 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 LawOften we learn after the fact that a health professional such as physicians, nurses, podiatrists, psychologists and other health professionals has…
Apr 19
Locating a Healthcare Providers Service Organization (HPSO) Insurance Defense Attorney in Florida

Locating a Healthcare Providers Service Organization (HPSO) Insurance Defense Attorney in Florida

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health LawWe are sometimes told by the health professionals we represent especially pharmacists, licensed mental health counselors (LMHCs), advanced…
Mar 26
A Majority of all Medicare Claims for Breast-Cancer Drug Were Billed Incorrectly

A Majority of all Medicare Claims for Breast-Cancer Drug Were Billed Incorrectly

By Lance O. Leider, J.D., The Health Law Firm, and George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health LawIt’s no surprise that the government is aggressively pursuing Medicare fraud. Recently, the…

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GreisGuide to LTACHs

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

http://greisguide.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

http://hipaahealthlaw.foxrothschild.com/

Mar 26
Omnibus Rule Takes Effect Today - Or Does It?

Omnibus Rule Takes Effect Today - Or Does It?

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

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

On February 7, 2013, our partner Keith McMurdy, Esq., posted an excellent entry on the Employee Benefits Blog of Fox Rothschild LLP that merits republishing for our readers as well. The post outlines some direct effects of the new HIPAA…
Feb 1
Collateral Effects of the Omnibus Rule: Exercise Caution in Using Past OCR Summaries on Large PHI Breaches as a Roadmap for Future Guidance

Collateral Effects of the Omnibus Rule: Exercise Caution in Using Past OCR Summaries on Large PHI Breaches as a Roadmap for Future Guidance

In the wake of the post-Omnibus Rule (the “Rule”) frenzy, it is necessary to consider some collateral effects that the Rule may have brought about with respect to compliance with HIPAA/HITECH. The Office of Civil Rights…

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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.…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.

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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…

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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 Care Law Blog

Comments on health care law. By Kevin S. Little P.C.

http://www.healthcarelaw-blog.com/

May 4
The Plea for Repeal of the Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate

The Plea for Repeal of the Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate

The American Medical Association (AMA) and numerous other medical associations, including the Medical Association of Georgia (MAG), are a strong voice for repealing the Medical Sustainable Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR). Led by the AMA, a…
Mar 31
THE CLOCK IS TICKING: Less Than Six Months to Comply with New HIPAA Requirements for Business Associate Agreement

THE CLOCK IS TICKING: Less Than Six Months to Comply with New HIPAA Requirements for Business Associate Agreement

As a general rule of thumb for legal issues, being proactive tends to be much less expensive than being reactive. This general rule certainly applies to health care providers, their business associates and, now, business associate…
Mar 9
THE TIME IS NOW: MANY HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS AND HEALTH CARE BUSINESSES MUST PROMPTLY REVISE BUSINESS ASSOCIATE AGREEMENTS TO COMPLY WITH HIPAA

THE TIME IS NOW: MANY HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS AND HEALTH CARE BUSINESSES MUST PROMPTLY REVISE BUSINESS ASSOCIATE AGREEMENTS TO COMPLY WITH HIPAA

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published the HIPAA final omnibus rule (Final Rule) on January 25, 2013. The Final Rule deals with required changes for medical practices and other health care providers that HHS…

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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...

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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/

Apr 26
Mental Health Counselors, Psychologists, Social Workers and Family Therapists Should Be Sure They Carry Insurance to Cover Complaints Against Their License

Mental Health Counselors, Psychologists, Social Workers and Family Therapists Should Be Sure They Carry Insurance to Cover Complaints Against Their License

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law From our experience mental health counselors, psychologists, social workers and family therapists are at a high risk of having a client or patient…
Mar 28
Central Florida Mental Health Counselor Accused of Heading Up $3 Million Medicaid Fraud Scheme

Central Florida Mental Health Counselor Accused of Heading Up $3 Million Medicaid Fraud Scheme

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law, and Michael L. Smith, J.D., R.R.T., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law A registered mental-health counselor is accused of running…
Jan 18
Finding a Healthcare Providers Service Organization (HPSO) Insurance Defense Lawyer

Finding a Healthcare Providers Service Organization (HPSO) Insurance Defense Lawyer

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law We are sometimes told by the health professionals we represent especially pharmacists, licensed mental health counselors (LMHCs), advanced…

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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…

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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

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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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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.

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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.

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Health Care Law Blog

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

http://healthcarebloglaw.blogspot.com/

Apr 29
WVHCA Issues Policy Statement for Public Witnesse

WVHCA Issues Policy Statement for Public Witnesse

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

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

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

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

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

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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: 5241

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: 4355

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: 4335

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