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ACA Review

Covers labor and employment, tax, employee benefits and healthcare law issues associated with the Affordable Care Act. By Balch & Bingham LLP.

http://www.acareview.com/

Oct 13
Association Health Plans … Someday … Maybe

Association Health Plans … Someday … Maybe

The October 12, 2017 “Executive Order Promoting Healthcare Choice and Competition Across the United States” gets things rolling, but this ball will have to roll up hill for months before it can roll downhill. Here’s…
Oct 12
ACA Transgender Accommodation Mandate?

ACA Transgender Accommodation Mandate?

Readers will recall our surprise that so much of the rule-making under ACA § 1557 addressed transgender issues. We now have decisions from two federal district courts taking polar opposite positions on whether § 1557…
Sep 14
“Understanding Your IRS Notice or Letter”

“Understanding Your IRS Notice or Letter”

That’s the title of a web page that employers may find helpful upon receipt of an IRS communication asserting liability for employer mandate taxes under Code § 4980H. It should have an official notice (“CP”)…

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ALJ Hearings and Appeals to the…

ALJ Hearings and Appeals to the MAC

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

http://www.aljappeal.com/

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

ZPIC Audits Involving Extrapolated Damages Can Bankrupt Your Practice.

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

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BIZ LAW DDS

Law blog for Wisconsin and Illinois dentists. By the Gauthier Law Group, LLC.

http://www.bizlawdds.com

Sep 5
How to Negotiate Your Dental Office Lease

How to Negotiate Your Dental Office Lease

One of the most valuable assets of a health care practice is its location. If you do not own that location, it is extremely important that you secure the value of this key asset through a well-drafted medical office lease. … Continue…
Sep 5
How to Negotiate a Dental Office Lease

How to Negotiate a Dental Office Lease

One of the most valuable assets of a health care practice is its location. If you do not own that location, it is extremely important that you secure the value of this key asset through a well-drafted medical office lease. … Continue…
May 8
Wisconsin Senate Approves Non-Covered Services Legislation

Wisconsin Senate Approves Non-Covered Services Legislation

Yesterday, the Wisconsin Senate, by an overwhelming vote of 30 to 3, passed a bill that prohibits insurers from setting fees for dental and related services not covered by their policies. This non-covered services bill was approved by…

Rank this Week: 3215

California Attorneys Representing…

California Attorneys Representing Licensed, Regulated And Other Professionals

Addresses issues faced by license professionals and regulated businesses in civil, business, administrative and criminal matters with an emphasis on health care. By Green & Associates.

http://greenandassociates.blogspot.com/

Jul 16
Southern California Physician Indicted For Illegally Prescribing Controlled Drugs Including to Out-of-State Residents Without an In-Person Physical Examination

Southern California Physician Indicted For Illegally Prescribing Controlled Drugs Including to Out-of-State Residents Without an In-Person Physical Examination

The investigations of physicians for prescribing scheduled drugs to patients including Oxycodone, Xanax, Soma and other medications continues. Last week on July 6, 2017, a physician Jeffrey Olsen D.O. was Indicted in the Central District of…
Jul 15
Indictment Filed Against Northern California Physician For 36 Counts of Unlawfully Distributing Oxycodone by Prescribing It "Outside the Course of Usual Professional Practice"

Indictment Filed Against Northern California Physician For 36 Counts of Unlawfully Distributing Oxycodone by Prescribing It "Outside the Course of Usual Professional Practice"

When it comes to prosecuting physicians for unlawful prescribing of opioids or scheduled drugs, federal authorities have more stringent laws and sentencing guidelines. Recently a physician was arrested last year by the San Francisco District…
Jul 12
CVS Pharmacy Inc. Pays $5 Million to Settle Alleged Violations of the Controlled Substance Act in Sacramento Federal Case

CVS Pharmacy Inc. Pays $5 Million to Settle Alleged Violations of the Controlled Substance Act in Sacramento Federal Case

As is the norm, national chain pharmacies get fines and compliance plans while small businesses get criminally prosecuted. A recent settlement between the Department of Justice and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) with a…

Rank this Week: 285

California Insurance Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.californiainsurancelawyerblog.com/

Aug 28
What You Need To Know If Insurance Denies Coverage For Your Prescription Medication

What You Need To Know If Insurance Denies Coverage For Your Prescription Medication

Many people know that at Kantor & Kantor, LLP we help clients when their insurance company denies coverage life insurance claims, long-term disability claims, and eating disorder treatment claims. At Kantor & Kantor, LLP we also…
Aug 16
Why Appeal A Health Claims Denial… and How to Do It Right

Why Appeal A Health Claims Denial… and How to Do It Right

Why should I appeal? By appealing a claims denial, you are challenging the insurance company’s decision to deny benefits. Even if you think your appeal will not be approved, you should still appeal: To get treatment records considered.…
Aug 14
Chronic Pain is disabling

Chronic Pain is disabling

Many of our clients suffer from chronic pain. For some, chronic pain is a symptom of an underlying condition, and for others it is the main condition. In in either case, chronic pain can be and often is disabling. Because so many…

Rank this Week: 121

CAMLAW : Complementary And…

CAMLAW : Complementary And Alternative Medicine Law Blog

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

http://www.camlawblog.com/

Apr 3
Even More Healthcare Posts at the Michael H Cohen Law Group Healthcare & FDA Law Blog

Even More Healthcare Posts at the Michael H Cohen Law Group Healthcare & FDA Law Blog

For regular readers of the CAM Law Blog, we're adding new articles to our updated blog on our law firm website.For more details, see the Michael H Cohen Law Group Healthcare and FDA Law Blog. You'll find articles on topics such…
May 28
Physicians and chiropractors navigate functional medicine legal issue

Physicians and chiropractors navigate functional medicine legal issue

Physicians, naturopathic medical doctors, chiropractors, nutritionists, psychologists, and other healthcare providers must navigate legal and liability rules to successfully practice functional medicine.Functional medicine is an approach to…
Mar 5
Stem cell therapies engender changing regulatory environment

Stem cell therapies engender changing regulatory environment

Accelerating technologies are changing the regulatory environment to accommodate novel approaches to treating disease--stem cell laws being a case in point.We've published several posts and expect to expand these in coming days. Look…

Rank this Week: 253

Cannabis Law Group's Medical…

Cannabis Law Group's Medical Marijuana Legal Blog

Covers marijuana collectives, dispensaries and legalization in California.

http://www.marijuanalawyerblog.com/

Oct 9
New Regulations Require Cannabis Delivery Services to Rethink Their Business Model

New Regulations Require Cannabis Delivery Services to Rethink Their Business Model

New changes to California cannabis regulations will dramatically impact marijuana delivery services. According to Forbes, the California Bureau of Cannabis Control has released a detailed set of regulations for the operation of cannabis…
Oct 7
California Dispensaries Are Still Being Shut Down For Illegal Operation

California Dispensaries Are Still Being Shut Down For Illegal Operation

Despite the fact that medical marijuana has been legal in California since 1996, many dispensaries are still operating without being in compliance with state, city, and other local regulations. Now, a targeted crackdown by San Diego law…
Oct 5
State Trademark Bill Would Help Cannabis Businesses Protect Their Branding

State Trademark Bill Would Help Cannabis Businesses Protect Their Branding

The legalization of recreational marijuana has presented many new legal issues which courts, lawyers, and judges are facing for the very first time. One such issue is intellectual property. Cannabis business owners retain a legal interest in…

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Chicago Nursing Home Lawyers Blog

Comments on nursing home legal issues. By Robert Kreisman.

http://www.robertkreisman.com/nursing-home-lawyer/

Sep 1
$8.3 Million Jury Verdict for the Wrongful Death of a Resident of Long-Term Care Facility

$8.3 Million Jury Verdict for the Wrongful Death of a Resident of Long-Term Care Facility

Jovan Hinich was 28 years old and suffered from a neurological disorder that limited his mental capacity to that of a toddler. He lived at Next Step in Community Living facility, where his care plan required him to be supervised while eating…
Aug 31
Appellate Court Finds That Insurance Policy Exclusion Applied to Claim by Long-Term Care Patient Who Fell from a Wheelchair Lift

Appellate Court Finds That Insurance Policy Exclusion Applied to Claim by Long-Term Care Patient Who Fell from a Wheelchair Lift

A Louisiana State Appellate Court has held that the automobile policy exclusion in a long-term care and general liability insurance policy applied to claims barred on behalf of a patient who fell from a van’s wheelchair lift. In this…
Jul 7
State Supreme Court Clarifies Elder Abuse Law

State Supreme Court Clarifies Elder Abuse Law

The Arizona Supreme Court has reversed a summary judgment dismissing a nursing home abuse case. Marika Delgado was the personal representative of the estate of her sister, Sandra Shaw. Delgado appealed the trial court’s entry of summary…

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CVN Legal News

Provides news stories, analysis, and video clips on major state-law, civil trials throughout the nation.

http://www.cvn.com/news

Oct 13
$7.1M Verdict Slams Philip Morris in Trial Over Virginia Slims Smoker's Fatal Lung Cancer

$7.1M Verdict Slams Philip Morris in Trial Over Virginia Slims Smoker's Fatal Lung Cancer

Stock image. West Palm Beach, FL—A state court jury Tuesday handed down a $7.1 million award to the family of a woman who died from smoking-related lung cancer, after it concluded Philip Morris played a central role in her…
Oct 13
$500K Verdict Hits Homeowner for House Guest Injured in Deck Collapse

$500K Verdict Hits Homeowner for House Guest Injured in Deck Collapse

Stock image. Decatur, GA—Jurors Wednesday awarded $500,000 to a woman who shattered her leg in a house deck collapse, after they found the home’s owner largely responsible for the crash and cleared the property manager of…
Oct 9
Talc Powder Trials Set To Resume In St. Louis After 4-Month Hiatu

Talc Powder Trials Set To Resume In St. Louis After 4-Month Hiatu

Rank this Week: 1030

Dentistry Law Blog

By George F. Indest III.

https://dentistrylawblog.wordpress.com

Oct 4
The 20 Major Mistakes Physicians Make After Being Notified of a Department of Health Investigation

The 20 Major Mistakes Physicians Make After Being Notified of a Department of Health Investigation

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law The investigation of a complaint which could lead to the revocation of a physician’s license to practice, usually starts with a simple letter…
Sep 18
Responding to a Medicaid Audit: Important Tips You Should Know

Responding to a Medicaid Audit: Important Tips You Should Know

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law The Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), Office of Inspector General (OIG), Bureau of Medicaid Program Integrity, is the Florida agency…
Aug 7
Jury Awards $4.4 Million To Chicago Anesthesiologist Defrauded By Business Associate

Jury Awards $4.4 Million To Chicago Anesthesiologist Defrauded By Business Associate

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On June 9, 2017, a jury in Illinois awarded a Chicago-area anesthesiologist nearly $4.4 million. The jury unanimously agreed that his business…

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Drug Injury Watch

Site provides developing information about prescription drug side effects as well as up-to-date news from the legal, medical, FDA, and pharmaceutical sectors. From attorney Thomas J. Lamb.

http://www.drug-injury.com/druginjurycom/

Oct 11
Potential Safety Signal: Rhabdomyolysis May Be Linked To Onglyza, Nesina, Januvia, And Other Diabetes Drug

Potential Safety Signal: Rhabdomyolysis May Be Linked To Onglyza, Nesina, Januvia, And Other Diabetes Drug

FDA Was Already Investigating The Dipeptidyl Peptidase IV (DPP-IV) Inhibitor Class Of Diabetes Drugs For Kidney Or Renal Failure (Posted by Tom Lamb at DrugInjuryWatch.com) According to a new FDA quarterly report, "Potential Signals of…
Oct 4
Pradaxa Associated With Higher Rate Of Gastrointestinal Bleeding Requiring Hospital Readmission Than Warfarin

Pradaxa Associated With Higher Rate Of Gastrointestinal Bleeding Requiring Hospital Readmission Than Warfarin

High Rates Of Rehospitalization For Bleeding Within 30 Days Reported For 13% Of Pradaxa Patients Compared With 5% Of Warfarin Patients (Posted by Tom Lamb at DrugInjuryWatch.com) Medical researchers recently reviewed population-wide…
Sep 26
Will Ocaliva Get Black-Box Warning For Liver Injury Side Effects After September 2017 FDA Report

Will Ocaliva Get Black-Box Warning For Liver Injury Side Effects After September 2017 FDA Report

19 Patients Have Died While Using This New Liver Disease Drug, Sometimes Prescribed At Higher Doses Than Recommended (Posted by Tom Lamb at DrugInjuryWatch.com) Intercept Pharmaceuticals Inc's Ocaliva (obeticholic acid) was approved by the…

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False Claims Act & Qui Tam Law

Covers the False Claims Act, Qui Tams, whistleblowers, and other related collateral proceedings, with special emphasis on health care fraud. By A. Brian Albritton.

http://www.falseclaimsactlawblog.com/

Jul 23
Court Refuses to Permit Government to File Statement of Interest or Amicus in Non-Intervened False Claims Act Case

Court Refuses to Permit Government to File Statement of Interest or Amicus in Non-Intervened False Claims Act Case

Counsel who regularly defend False Claims Act (FCA) cases often encounter “statements of interest” filed by the government in non-intervened FCA cases. Though not a party to the case since it has declined to intervene, the…
Jun 15
Specialty Insurance for False Claims Act Investigations: Coverage Gaps Leave Healthcare Providers Exposed and Vulnerable

Specialty Insurance for False Claims Act Investigations: Coverage Gaps Leave Healthcare Providers Exposed and Vulnerable

Healthcare providers continue to remain at the greatest risk of having to defend against False Claims Act (FCA) investigations, particularly those alleging billing errors and overpayments. See 2016 DOJ FCA Statistics. Not surprisingly,…
Jun 1
What Have You Done For Me Today: Government Prevents Relator from Intervening in False Claims Act Case That Was Based in Part on Relator's Prior Qui Tam

What Have You Done For Me Today: Government Prevents Relator from Intervening in False Claims Act Case That Was Based in Part on Relator's Prior Qui Tam

Can an unsuccessful qui tam False Claim Act (FCA) relator intervene in lawsuit later filed by the United States if the claims in the United States’ lawsuit mirror the allegations first made by the relator? The Ninth Circuit Court of…

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False Claims Counsel

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

http://www.falseclaimscounsel.com/wordpress

Oct 4
Service-disabled veteran owned business fraud leads to more than $3 million in settlement

Service-disabled veteran owned business fraud leads to more than $3 million in settlement

On October 3, the Department of Justice announced that three Buffalo, New York area contractors have agreed to pay more than $3 million to settle a whistleblower’s allegations that the companies defrauded the government by using a…
Sep 23
SolarCity pays nearly $30 million to settle allegations of false claims to solar energy program

SolarCity pays nearly $30 million to settle allegations of false claims to solar energy program

On September 22, the Department of Justice announced that SolarCity Corp. had agreed to pay $29.5 million to resolve civil allegations that arose from a federal investigation into the company’s claims for solar energy subsidy payments.…
Sep 19
Alaska settles with DOJ over alleged false claims in SNAP

Alaska settles with DOJ over alleged false claims in SNAP

On September 18, the Department of Justice announced a settlement with the state of Alaska over its use of federal nutrition assistance funds. According to DOJ’s press release: The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (ADHSS)…

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Feminist Law Professors

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

http://feministlawprofessors.com

Oct 9
CFP: Gender Sidelining Symposium

CFP: Gender Sidelining Symposium

Call for Proposals in Gender Sidelining Symposium California Western School of Law California Western School of Law invites proposals for its Gender Sidelining Symposium to be held April 26-27, 2018 in San Diego, California. The…
Sep 28
A Review of a New Book On the Movement To Pass the Equal Rights Amendment

A Review of a New Book On the Movement To Pass the Equal Rights Amendment

Linda Greenhouse reviews Marjorie J. Spruill’s new book Divided We Stand: The Battle Over Women’s Rights and Family Values That Polarized American Politics (Bloomsbury, 2017) here, for the New York Review of Books.
Sep 21
Ben-Asher on Faith-Based Emergency Power

Ben-Asher on Faith-Based Emergency Power

Noa Ben-Asher (Pace) has posted to SSRN her article, Faith-Based Emergency Powers, forthcoming in the Harvard Journal of Law & Gender. Here is the abstract: This Article explores an expanding phenomenon that it calls Faith-Based…

Rank this Week: 228

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
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). I recently read a story on naked capitalism about a…
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

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Garlo Ward Blog

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

http://www.garloward.com/blog/

Oct 11
Early Voting in Nursing Facilities and Assisted Living Facilitie

Early Voting in Nursing Facilities and Assisted Living Facilitie

Provider Letter 17-31 – The Early voting process that went into effect on September 1 for nursing facilities (NF’s) and Assisted Living Facilities (ALF’s) The new temporary law at Texas Elections Code §107.006,…
Oct 10
Requesting Durable Medical Equipment and Customized Manual Wheelchairs through the Preadmission Screening and Resident Review Program

Requesting Durable Medical Equipment and Customized Manual Wheelchairs through the Preadmission Screening and Resident Review Program

Information Letter No. 17-22 The purpose of this letter is to notify nursing facility (NF) providers of the requirements for requesting durable medical equipment (DME) and customized manual wheelchairs (CMWC) through the Preadmission…
Oct 5
Facts and Figures Report Released on Hospice Care in America & Concerns for Patient

Facts and Figures Report Released on Hospice Care in America & Concerns for Patient

National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) releases its report, Facts and Figures: Hospice Care in America questioning the nations hospice and palliative care providers and how they manage the short time frames of…

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Health Care Fraud Focus

Covers False Claims Act (FCA) and other civil and criminal health care fraud, regulatory compliance, and litigation and investigations. By Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP.

http://www.healthcarefraudfocus.com/

Oct 3
Price is Out, But Health Care Fraud and Compliance Enforcement Remain Steady

Price is Out, But Health Care Fraud and Compliance Enforcement Remain Steady

Tom Price is out as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”). Mr. Price announced his resignation on September 29th as he faced more questions and increasing scrutiny over his use of…
Sep 11
FCA Relators Relying on Statistical Sampling Receive More Bad News: DOJ Agrees to $275,000 Settlement in Agape, Just Years After Rejecting $2.5 Million Resolution

FCA Relators Relying on Statistical Sampling Receive More Bad News: DOJ Agrees to $275,000 Settlement in Agape, Just Years After Rejecting $2.5 Million Resolution

In February 2017, we wrote about how the Fourth Circuit sidestepped the question of whether a relator bringing suit under the False Claims Act (“FCA”) may use statistical sampling and extrapolation to establish FCA liability when…
Sep 5
OMIG Compliance Alert For New Value-Based Provider Reimbursement — Strong On Warning, Short On Guidance

OMIG Compliance Alert For New Value-Based Provider Reimbursement — Strong On Warning, Short On Guidance

The New York State Office of Medicaid Inspector General (“OMIG”) on August 31, 2017 issued its first Compliance Alert this year: “Mandatory Compliance Programs’ Risk Assessments: Changes in Medicaid Reimbursement…

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Health Care Investor

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

http://www.thehealthcareinvestor.com

Oct 16
Healthcare & Life Sciences Private Equity Deal Tracker: PE-Backed Invo Healthcare Acquires Autism Home Support Service

Healthcare & Life Sciences Private Equity Deal Tracker: PE-Backed Invo Healthcare Acquires Autism Home Support Service

Invo Healthcare has announced it has acquired Autism Home Support Services. Autism Home Support Services, based in Northbrook, Ill., is a provider of home- and center-based applied behavioral analysis therapy to children diagnosed with autism…
Oct 11
Healthcare & Life Sciences Private Equity Deal Tracker: Express Scripts to Acquire PE-Backed eviCore for $3.6 Billion

Healthcare & Life Sciences Private Equity Deal Tracker: Express Scripts to Acquire PE-Backed eviCore for $3.6 Billion

Express Scripts will acquire eviCore healthcare for $3.6 billion from investors including General Atlantic, TA Associates and Ridgemont Equity Partners, according to a news release. eviCore, headquartered in Bluffton, South Carolina, is a…
Oct 5
Healthcare & Life Sciences Private Equity Deal Tracker: Primus Capital Invests in Healthcare Bluebook

Healthcare & Life Sciences Private Equity Deal Tracker: Primus Capital Invests in Healthcare Bluebook

Primus Capital Funds has made an investment in Healthcare Bluebook, according to a news release. Healthcare Bluebook, based in Nashville, is an independent provider of healthcare price and quality transparency solutions. Primus Capital, with…

Rank this Week: 937

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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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/

Oct 2
Can a Non-Physician Own and Operate a Medical Facility in Michigan?

Can a Non-Physician Own and Operate a Medical Facility in Michigan?

An interesting case is winding its way through the Michigan Court of Appeals that involves the question of whether a layperson, as opposed to a licensed physician, can own a for-profit business that provides medical services.…
Sep 10
OIG Report Could Trigger Increased CMS Oversight of Skilled Nursing Facilitie

OIG Report Could Trigger Increased CMS Oversight of Skilled Nursing Facilitie

The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services ("HHS") Office of Inspector General ("OIG") recently issued a preliminary report regarding quality of care concerns at skilled nursing facilities ("SNFs"). The report was issued in connection…
Aug 28
OIG Recommends Audits of Meaningful Use Incentive Payment

OIG Recommends Audits of Meaningful Use Incentive Payment

In order to encourage health providers to use electronic medical records (“EHRs”) in lieu of paper records, Congress passed the Medicare and Medicaid Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act…

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Health Care Update

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

http://slphealthcareupdate.wordpress.com

Oct 15
CDC Proposed Changes To NIOSH Occupational Health Biological Monitoring Methods for Chemical Exposure

CDC Proposed Changes To NIOSH Occupational Health Biological Monitoring Methods for Chemical Exposure

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is inviting comment on a draft chapter it proposes be published in the NIOSH Manual of Analytical Methods (NMAM) used by the…
Oct 11
HHS Picks Hargan As Acting HHS Secretary

HHS Picks Hargan As Acting HHS Secretary

President Trump has appointed Eric D. Hargan Acting Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Hargan, who was just sworn into office as Deputy Secretary of HHS on Oct. 6, 2017, takes over the duties of former…
Oct 9
OCR Gives Health Care Providers, Other Covered Entities Post-Las Vegas Shooting HIPAA Medical Privacy Guidance On Disclosures To Family, Media & Others For Notification & Other Purpose

OCR Gives Health Care Providers, Other Covered Entities Post-Las Vegas Shooting HIPAA Medical Privacy Guidance On Disclosures To Family, Media & Others For Notification & Other Purpose

OCR Clarifies HIPAA Guidance On Disclosures By Health Care Providers & Other HIPAA-Covered Entities Following Las Vegas Shootings & Other Recent Disaster

Rank this Week: 2258

Health Industry Washington Watch

Covers U.S. legislative and regulatory developments affecting the life sciences and health care industry. By Reed Smith LLP.

http://www.healthindustrywashingtonwatch.com/

Oct 11
Update: Now it’s Wright out, Hargan in at HHS

Update: Now it’s Wright out, Hargan in at HHS

President Trump has named Eric Hargan to serve as Acting HHS Secretary, replacing Don Wright (who was just named to the post on September 29, 2017). The HHS Secretary vacancy was created when Tom Price, MD resigned the post September…
Oct 10
HRSA Delays Final 340B Penalty Rule until July 1, 2018; Additional Rulemaking in the Work

HRSA Delays Final 340B Penalty Rule until July 1, 2018; Additional Rulemaking in the Work

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has adopted its proposal to delay the effective date of its final rule revising the calculation of the 340B “ceiling price” that may be charged to covered entities and…
Oct 10
Price Out, Wright In at HHS (for Now)

Price Out, Wright In at HHS (for Now)

In the wake of the resignation of former Secretary Tom Price, MD over concerns about his travel expenses, President Trump has named Don Wright, MD, MPH, as Acting Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Wright…

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Health Law Attorney Blog

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

http://www.healthlawattorneyblog.com/

Sep 14
OIG Gives Green Light to Pharmacy Discount Program Under CMP and AKS

OIG Gives Green Light to Pharmacy Discount Program Under CMP and AKS

In its recent Advisory Opinion No. 17-05, OIG stated that the Proposed Arrangement (“Arrangement”) would not violate the anti-kickback statute (“AKS”) nor would it prompt administrative sanctions under the Civil…
Jul 12
CMS Delays Implementation of New Rule Addressing Home Health Agency Improvement

CMS Delays Implementation of New Rule Addressing Home Health Agency Improvement

Home Health Agencies will now have an additional 6 months to comply with a new CMS rule intended to advance the quality of patient care. CMS published a final rule on July 10th delaying the effective date for its rule addressing conditions of…
May 5
Please Join The HLP at The 2017 Physicians Legal Issues Conference in Chicago, Illinoi

Please Join The HLP at The 2017 Physicians Legal Issues Conference in Chicago, Illinoi

The Health Law Partners (HLP) is proud to be part of the upcoming Physician Legal Issues Conference co-sponsored by the American Bar Association Health Law Section and Chicago Medical Society. The conference will take place at the…

Rank this Week: 470

Health Law Blog

By Tom Mayo.

http://healthlawblog.blogspot.com/

May 28
American University's 7th annual Health Law & Policy Summer Institute

American University's 7th annual Health Law & Policy Summer Institute

From Matthew W. Pierce, Associate Director of American University's Health Law & Justice Program, comes an announcement about the school's upcoming Health Law & Policy Summer Institute: “American University Washington College…
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…

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Health Law News and Notes

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

http://www.healthlawoffices.com/blog/

May 3
Guest Post: Five Reasons to Hire a Small Law Firm

Guest Post: Five Reasons to Hire a Small Law Firm

**Thank you to Joseph A. Doerr of the Doerr Law Firm in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan for sharing this post. Originally posted on the Doerr Law Firm blog on April 27, 2017. When searching for an attorney, clients may seek a large firm…
Apr 26
2.5 Million Dollar HIPAA Settlement Highlights Three Important HIPAA Lesson

2.5 Million Dollar HIPAA Settlement Highlights Three Important HIPAA Lesson

On April 24, 2017, the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) for the Department of Health and Human Services (the entity in charge of enforcing HIPAA) announced a $2.5 million dollar settlement with CardioNet. CardioNet self-reported (as required by…
Feb 15
Public Act 379 of 2016 Updates How Physician Assistants Practice in Michigan by Removing “Supervision” and “Delegation” Language; Utilizing Practice Agreement Model

Public Act 379 of 2016 Updates How Physician Assistants Practice in Michigan by Removing “Supervision” and “Delegation” Language; Utilizing Practice Agreement Model

Public Act 379, which was signed into law in December 2016, modernizes the statutory language for PA-physician teams by referencing “participating physicians” rather than “supervising physicians.” This change…

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Health Law Prof Blog

Edited by Katharine Van Tassel, Jennifer S. Bard, Leslie Francis, Nicole Huberfeld, Mary Munson, David Orentlicher, Frank Pasquale, Nicolas P. Terry and Vickie Williams.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/healthlawprof_blog/

Nov 13
KY Governor-Elect Bevin and Health Care Federalism Post-ACA

KY Governor-Elect Bevin and Health Care Federalism Post-ACA

Matt Bevin will soon become Kentucky's Republican Governor, which has created consternation regarding his plans for discontinuing Kentucky's successful implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). While on the campaign trail,…
Oct 30
News from the AALS Section on Law, Medicine and Health Care

News from the AALS Section on Law, Medicine and Health Care

The AALS Section on Law, Medicine & Health Care has issued a call for nominations for section officers. The Section would like to encourage anyone who is a faculty member at an AALS member school to apply. The Section is...
Aug 15
A Very Special 'The Week in Health Law' Podcast

A Very Special 'The Week in Health Law' Podcast

By Nicolas Terry TWIHL presents its first Back to School Special. We asked some wonderful health lawyers what were the compelling additions to this Fall’s health law curriculum. The answers are diverse and fascinating. To hear their…

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Health Law Pulse

Covers healthcare enforcement and regulations. By Norton Rose Fulbright.

http://www.thehealthlawpulse.com/

Oct 13
FDA commissioner discusses greater scrutiny of health claims on food packaging

FDA commissioner discusses greater scrutiny of health claims on food packaging

On October 10, 2017, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb spoke at the Wall Street Journal Global Food Forum (“Forum”) and shed light on his views regarding food labeling.…
Oct 12
FDA releases new guidances on increasing generic drug competition

FDA releases new guidances on increasing generic drug competition

The United States Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) released four new draft guidances on October 2, 2017 that aim to reduce the barriers for certain generic drugs to enter the market and ultimately, reduce drug prices. …
Oct 6
Ontario introduces legislation requiring disclosure of payments to physician

Ontario introduces legislation requiring disclosure of payments to physician

Following a consultation, legislation was introduced in the Ontario Legislature on September 27, 2017 that will require pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers to disclose financial relationships to healthcare professionals and…

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Health Law Sidebar

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

http://healthlawsidebar.com/

Jul 28
Question Before the New York’s Highest Court: Can the State of New York Put Your Physician In Jail for Acting Upon Your Decision to End Your Life?

Question Before the New York’s Highest Court: Can the State of New York Put Your Physician In Jail for Acting Upon Your Decision to End Your Life?

New York’s highest court recently heard arguments in a challenge to the state’s physician-assisted suicide ban. The Court of Appeals case is Myers v. Schneiderman. The challenge, which follows two lower-court findings against…
Jun 5
Attention Medicaid Managed Care/CHIP Program Providers: You Must Enroll in the Medicaid Program Effective 01/01/2018

Attention Medicaid Managed Care/CHIP Program Providers: You Must Enroll in the Medicaid Program Effective 01/01/2018

Effective January 1, 2018, federal law requires that all Medicaid Managed Care Network providers, as well as all Children’s Health Insurance Program providers, enroll with state Medicaid programs. For example, this applies to a…
May 5
Medical Answering Services, LLC Awarded Contract for Medicaid Transportation Services Management in the New York City Region

Medical Answering Services, LLC Awarded Contract for Medicaid Transportation Services Management in the New York City Region

As of April 23, 2017, Medical Answering Services, LLC (MAS) will serve as the Medicaid transportation manager for the New York City region. This region includes New York, Kings, Richmond, Queens, and Bronx counties. MAS…

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HealthBlawg

Covers new developments in health care law and policy. By David Harlow.

http://www.healthblawg.com/

Sep 11
Rise in Hospital Employment of Physicians: What’s Good is Bad, What’s Bad is Good

Rise in Hospital Employment of Physicians: What’s Good is Bad, What’s Bad is Good

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Sep 11
Rise in Hospital Employment of Physicians: What’s Good is Bad, What’s Bad is Good

Rise in Hospital Employment of Physicians: What’s Good is Bad, What’s Bad is Good

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Sep 11
Rise in Hospital Employment of Physicians: What’s Good is Bad, What’s Bad is Good

Rise in Hospital Employment of Physicians: What’s Good is Bad, What’s Bad is Good

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Healthcare Fraud Lawyer Blog

Covers health care law and qui tam. By The Brod Law Firm.

https://www.healthcare-fraud-lawyer.com/

Oct 13
California Judge Dismisses FCA Case Against UnitedHealth Group

California Judge Dismisses FCA Case Against UnitedHealth Group

In early October, a California federal judge dismissed without prejudice a False Claims Act (FCA) lawsuit against UnitedHealth Group Inc. (UHG). The suit, U.S. ex rel. Swoben v. Secure Horizons, et al., alleged UHG ignored questionable…
Oct 6
Drug Maker Aegerion to Pay $35 Million Settlement

Drug Maker Aegerion to Pay $35 Million Settlement

On Sept. 22, the U.S. Department of Justice announced that drug manufacturer, Aegerion Pharmaceuticals Inc., a subsidiary of Novelion Therapeutics Inc., has agreed to plead guilty to criminal charges and pay a multi-million settlement of to…
Sep 29
The DOJ Prosecutes All Levels of Healthcare Fraud

The DOJ Prosecutes All Levels of Healthcare Fraud

There is a misconception that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is mainly interested in health care fraud and violations of the False Claim Act (FCA) from large corporations like major insurers or pharmaceutical manufacturers. However,…

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Healthcare Law Blog

Comments on healthcare law. By Hamil Little.

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

Sep 29
Expansion of Bi-Partisan 39-State Attorney General Investigation of Opioid Manufacturers and Distributor

Expansion of Bi-Partisan 39-State Attorney General Investigation of Opioid Manufacturers and Distributor

By press release on September 19, 2017, Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey announced the expansion of a pending review of an opioid related scheme to include additional manufacturers and distributors of opioids. The…
Sep 5
Pharmaceutical companies will be required to provide additional opioid training for prescriber

Pharmaceutical companies will be required to provide additional opioid training for prescriber

The FDA has announced that it will begin requiring opioid manufacturers to provide more training for healthcare providers. At present, manufacturers must provide training about long-acting, extended release opioids to prescribers. …
Aug 25
FDA Addresses Digital Health Advance

FDA Addresses Digital Health Advance

In late 2016, the 21st Century Cures Act was passed to assist the FDA in keeping pace with the rapid changes in health care technology. Our business and healthcare law firm, follows developments in the healthcare industry. Among other…

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Healthcare Neutral ADR Blog

Covers healthcare arbitration and mediation, end-of-life decisions, and medical malpractice claims. By Healthcare Neutral.

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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HealthLaw Offices Blog

Features news items related to health care regulatory developments and other information of interest to health law attorneys and health care providers. By Fehn, Robichaud and Colagiovanni, PLLC d/b/a HealthLaw Offices.

http://www.healthlawoffices.com/blog/

May 3
Guest Post: Five Reasons to Hire a Small Law Firm

Guest Post: Five Reasons to Hire a Small Law Firm

**Thank you to Joseph A. Doerr of the Doerr Law Firm in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan for sharing this post. Originally posted on the Doerr Law Firm blog on April 27, 2017. When searching for an attorney, clients may seek a large firm…
Apr 26
2.5 Million Dollar HIPAA Settlement Highlights Three Important HIPAA Lesson

2.5 Million Dollar HIPAA Settlement Highlights Three Important HIPAA Lesson

On April 24, 2017, the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) for the Department of Health and Human Services (the entity in charge of enforcing HIPAA) announced a $2.5 million dollar settlement with CardioNet. CardioNet self-reported (as required by…
Feb 15
Public Act 379 of 2016 Updates How Physician Assistants Practice in Michigan by Removing “Supervision” and “Delegation” Language; Utilizing Practice Agreement Model

Public Act 379 of 2016 Updates How Physician Assistants Practice in Michigan by Removing “Supervision” and “Delegation” Language; Utilizing Practice Agreement Model

Public Act 379, which was signed into law in December 2016, modernizes the statutory language for PA-physician teams by referencing “participating physicians” rather than “supervising physicians.” This change…

Rank this Week: 3167

HIPAA Blog

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

http://hipaablog.blogspot.com/

Oct 12
Cloud-Based Blood Testing Information…

Cloud-Based Blood Testing Information Breached: An Amazon cloud data repository for blood testing data managed by Patient Home Monitoring was not configured correctly, and a tech security company came across it. 300,000 PDFs accounting for…
Sep 27
Don't forget to vote for me for best…

Don't forget to vote for me for best "niche" legal blog. You can go vote here.
Sep 27
I'm not surprised, actually: This is a…

I'm not surprised, actually: This is a frightening headline: 73 Percent of Medical Professionals Share Passwords for EHR Access. If you're a medical resident, you used the attending's login information with the attending's consent. So,…

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HIPAA, HITECH & HIT

Covers legal issues, developments, and other pertinent pertinent information relating to the creation, use, and exchange of electronic health records. By Fox Rothschild LLP.

http://hipaahealthlaw.foxrothschild.com/

Sep 8
Equifax Breach Checker – Curiosity May Have a Cost (But it’s Refundable)

Equifax Breach Checker – Curiosity May Have a Cost (But it’s Refundable)

Individuals who have received notice of a HIPAA breach are often offered free credit monitoring services for some period of time, particularly if the protected health information involved included social security numbers. I have not…
Sep 5
Electronic Health Records and HIPAA Security: A Design Problem Fixable With Blockchain Technology?

Electronic Health Records and HIPAA Security: A Design Problem Fixable With Blockchain Technology?

In some respects, HIPAA has had a design problem from its inception. HIPAA is well known today as the federal law that requires protection of individually identifiable health information (and, though lesser-known, individual access to…
Jul 22
Ten Tips for Actions by a Covered Entity after a HIPAA Breach by a Business Associate

Ten Tips for Actions by a Covered Entity after a HIPAA Breach by a Business Associate

This blog recently discussed tips for a covered entity (CE) in dealing with a HIPAA business associate (BA). Now, even though you have adopted all of the tips and more, in this dangerous and ever more complex data security world, one…

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Law Links | Health Links

Connecting legal, health and marketing resources with a New England focus.

http://lawlinkshealthlinks.blogspot.com/

Sep 7
Best Lawyers® Names Donald Pfundstein 'Lawyer of the Year' for Government Relations, Concord, NH

Best Lawyers® Names Donald Pfundstein 'Lawyer of the Year' for Government Relations, Concord, NH

New Hampshire law firm Gallagher, Callahan & Gartrell has announced that Donald J. Pfundstein has been named as Concord's 2018 "Lawyer of the Year" for Government Relations Practice by Best Lawyers®. Attorney…
Aug 31
IP Lawyer Amanda Schreyer Joins Boston Law Firm Morse Barnes-Brown Pendleton

IP Lawyer Amanda Schreyer Joins Boston Law Firm Morse Barnes-Brown Pendleton

Morse Barnes-Brown Pendleton announces Boston intellectual property lawyer Amanda Schreyer has joined the firm as Counsel. Schreyer concentrates her practice in areas of: privacy and data security licensing and strategic…
May 25
Lubin & Meyer Doubles Support for Pro Bono and Legal Aid Training

Lubin & Meyer Doubles Support for Pro Bono and Legal Aid Training

Massachusetts personal injury law firm Lubin & Meyer has doubled its leadership gift to the MCLE New England, which has enabled lawyers to attend nearly 50 MCLE (continuing legal education) programs over the past five years. By committing…

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Life Sciences Legal Update

Analysis and commentary on trends and developments in life sciences and health care law. By Reed Smith.

https://www.lifescienceslegalupdate.com

Oct 2
The FDA Releases Enhanced Regulatory Initiatives for Drug Compounder

The FDA Releases Enhanced Regulatory Initiatives for Drug Compounder

On September 26, 2017, FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D. released a statement about FDA’s ramped up regulatory initiatives for drug compounders. These initiatives include: (1) publishing a report that provides a list of all the…
Sep 27
Upcoming Free CLE Webinar: “3D Printing: Component Parts/Raw Materials Product Liability & Health Risks”

Upcoming Free CLE Webinar: “3D Printing: Component Parts/Raw Materials Product Liability & Health Risks”

Reed Smith is at the forefront of thought leadership surrounding 3D printing and how this revolutionary technology will impact our pharmaceutical and medical device clients, as well as universities and other leading medical centers which are…
Sep 14
FDA Clarifies Trading Partners Under the DSCSA

FDA Clarifies Trading Partners Under the DSCSA

The Federal Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) recently published a draft guidance to assist industry and State and local governments in understanding how to categorize entities in the drug supply chain in accordance with the…

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Marijuana Law, Policy & Reform

Edited by Douglas A. Berman.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/marijuana_law/

Oct 16
Examining taxation issues and economic development surrounding the marijuana industry

Examining taxation issues and economic development surrounding the marijuana industry

I am excited to realize and report that, after spending the first half the current semester preparing various presentations for the students in my Marijuana Law, Policy & Reform seminar, this week begins the part of the class in which…
Oct 12
Yet another study finds link between marijuana reform and a reduction in opioid death

Yet another study finds link between marijuana reform and a reduction in opioid death

The evidence suggesting that marijuana reform could and should be a part of the toolbox of responses to the opioid crisis is starting to become overwhelming. I make that statement as a result of this latest study published in the American…
Oct 12
Thanks to Prez Trump(?!?), marijuana sales hit new milestone in Colorado

Thanks to Prez Trump(?!?), marijuana sales hit new milestone in Colorado

As reported in this local piece, headlined "Colorado’s 2017 marijuana sales reach $1 billion in just eight months," sales of recreational marijuana hit a new benchmark in Colorado. Here are the details: Legal marijuana is a bona…

Rank this Week: 3194

Massage Therapy Law Blog

By George F. Indest III, P.A.

https://massagelawblog.wordpress.com

May 11
Consequences of Having Your Massage Therapy License Suspended or Revoked

Consequences of Having Your Massage Therapy License Suspended or Revoked

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law If you are a massage therapist or other health care professional whose license has been recently revoked or suspended, there may still be ……
Apr 20
Finding an Attorney/Lawyer Who Takes CPH & Associates (CPH&A) Insurance To Represent Massage Therapists in Complaint Investigation

Finding an Attorney/Lawyer Who Takes CPH & Associates (CPH&A) Insurance To Represent Massage Therapists in Complaint Investigation

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law We often hear from massage therapists who call and retain us to represent them in complaints against their masage therapy licenses in professional…
Mar 22
Finding an Attorney/Lawyer Who Takes Healthcare Providers Service Organization (HPSO) Insurance for Massage Therapist

Finding an Attorney/Lawyer Who Takes Healthcare Providers Service Organization (HPSO) Insurance for Massage Therapist

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law We often hear from callers and clients in professional licensing complaints, Department of Health investigations and Board of Massage Therapy, that…

Rank this Week: 3673

McEldrew Young Blog

Covers whistleblower law and wage theft for employees.

http://www.mceldrewyoung.com/blog/

Oct 16
Australia Joint Committee Recommends More Whistleblower Protection

Australia Joint Committee Recommends More Whistleblower Protection

Australia appears to have moved one step closer to adopting whistleblower rewards and additional retaliation protections with a report last month by the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services. The report’s…
Oct 13
Simultaneous Surgeries Create Potential Liability for Medical Malpractice, Fraud

Simultaneous Surgeries Create Potential Liability for Medical Malpractice, Fraud

The practice of concurrent and overlapping procedures by medical surgeons has come into the spotlight over the past two years due to injuries resulting from the practice. Since this practice can sometimes involve fraud or medical malpractice,…
Oct 2
Telia Settles FCPA Bribery Investigation for $965 Million

Telia Settles FCPA Bribery Investigation for $965 Million

The United States has concluded its third-largest FCPA enforcement action with a settlement of $965 million in total penalties (including Dutch and Swedish penalties) by Telia Company AB and its subsidiary, Coscom. The Acting U.S. Attorney of…

Rank this Week: 911

Medical and Dental Device…

Medical and Dental Device Patenting Blog

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

http://www.medicaldevicepatentattorneys.com/

Oct 13
Press Release: Prof. John Rizvi, Esq., Book Signing Event for Inventors at Barnes & Noble

Press Release: Prof. John Rizvi, Esq., Book Signing Event for Inventors at Barnes & Noble

Fort Lauderdale, FL., Nov 11, 2017 / press release / – Barnes & Noble will be hosting a book-signing event with leading patent attorney, Prof. John Rizvi, Esq., author of two best-sellers Think & Grow Rich For Inventors…
Aug 30
The Biggest Challenges You Will Face as a Medical Device Inventor

The Biggest Challenges You Will Face as a Medical Device Inventor

After two decades working with incredible medical entrepreneurs around the country, I would like to share you with you some of the most challenging aspects of getting your new medical device invention to market. Bear in mind that although…
Jul 27
Your Simple Medical Idea Could Be Worth Millions!

Your Simple Medical Idea Could Be Worth Millions!

Tomorrow’s millionaires (and billionaires!) are not the ones with the most real estate, physical equipment or assets but the ones with the innovative ideas or what we eloquently call “Intellectual Property”. Think about…

Rank this Week: 4120

Medical Futility

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

http://medicalfutility.blogspot.com/

Oct 16
12% of Patients Receive “Futile" Treatment

12% of Patients Receive “Futile" Treatment

Hannah CarterA new Australian study determined that 12% of end-of-life treatment was "futile" as determined by a consensus of clinicians. This corroborates a figure determined a few years ago in a study at UCLA in the United…
Oct 15
NJ Judge Recognizes Cause of Action for Wrongful Prolongation of Life

NJ Judge Recognizes Cause of Action for Wrongful Prolongation of Life

Earlier this year, I argued that courts are becoming more receptive to tort claims when clinicians administer life-sustaining treatments contrary to patient wishes or instructions. The New York Times picked up on my piece. Now, the New…
Oct 14
Charlie Gard Redux - Isaiah Hasstrup and Pediatric Medical Futility Conflicts in London

Charlie Gard Redux - Isaiah Hasstrup and Pediatric Medical Futility Conflicts in London

Clinicians at King's College Hospital say that giving further intensive care treatment to seven-month-old Isaiah Haastrup is "futile, burdensome and not in his best interests." The baby's parents, Takesha Thomas and Lanre Hasstrup, want his…

Rank this Week: 433

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…
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…
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…

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Michael H. Cohen Law Group

Covers healthcare, FDA and FTC law.

http://michaelhcohen.com/

Oct 15
Study: Scientifically Unproven Marketing Claims Very Common on Website

Study: Scientifically Unproven Marketing Claims Very Common on Website

Michael H Cohen has been interviewed by the Medical Ethics Advisor, a well established publication that focuses on current healthcare issues. The post Study: Scientifically Unproven Marketing Claims Very Common on Websites appeared first on…
Oct 8
Dental Telemedicine MSO—Is it Legal? “We’re Just a Technology Platform”

Dental Telemedicine MSO—Is it Legal? “We’re Just a Technology Platform”

As telemedicine has exploded into many forms – tele-dermatology, tele-gerontology, tele-counseling, tele-psychiatry, and other areas of medicine and healthcare – we’re also seeing tele-dentistry. So far, no one can clean…
Oct 2
Concierge or Functional Medicine Practice Legal Issues: An Overview

Concierge or Functional Medicine Practice Legal Issues: An Overview

The post Concierge or Functional Medicine Practice Legal Issues: An Overview appeared first on Michael H Cohen Law Group | Healthcare Lawyers | Life Sciences | FDA & FTC Law.

Rank this Week: 3092

Military Veterans' Lawyer Blog

Covers veterans affairs, consumer law, and other legal topics catering to U.S. military veterans. By the Law Offices of Robert B. Goss, P.C.

http://www.militaryveteranlawyer.com/

Jan 12
The One Simple Step All Active-Duty Military Personnel Should Take

The One Simple Step All Active-Duty Military Personnel Should Take

Learn the one important step all active-duty military should take to ensure full benefits compensation for themselves and their families. The post The One Simple Step All Active-Duty Military Personnel Should Take appeared first on Military…
Jan 12
The One Simple Step All Active-Duty Military Personnel Should Take

The One Simple Step All Active-Duty Military Personnel Should Take

Learn the one important step all active-duty military should take to ensure full benefits compensation for themselves and their families. The post The One Simple Step All Active-Duty Military Personnel Should Take appeared first on Military…
Jan 12
The One Simple Step All Active-Duty Military Personnel Should Take

The One Simple Step All Active-Duty Military Personnel Should Take

Learn the one important step all active-duty military should take to ensure full benefits compensation for themselves and their families. The post The One Simple Step All Active-Duty Military Personnel Should Take appeared first on Military…

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