The Digital Health Corner

OCTOBER 28, 2016

Registries have traditionally been viewed as static repositories of data to be reviewed in a summary fashion after a predetermined time period. The expanding need for drilled down relevant data has led to the development of creative sophisticated data analytics technologies. We have witnessed the transformation of registry data collection which now includes curation of relevant raw data ranging from medical images and pathology slides to genomics.

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The Health Law Firm

OCTOBER 31, 2016

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On October 24, 2016, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that Life Care Centers of America will be paying $145 million to end False Claims Act (FCA) litigation that alleged the company submitted false claims to Medicare for rehabilitation therapy services that were not necessary.

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VW Health Care Law Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2016

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) prohibits health care entities from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. The ACA prohibition on discrimination applies to covered entities, which means those healthcare entities that receive federal financial assistance through the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

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The Health Law Firm

OCTOBER 27, 2016

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On October 21, 2016, a Florida federal judge clarified that the dismissal of a whistleblower’s $320 million False Claims Act (FCA) (or qui tam) suit against a hospice care provider does not affect the government’s ability to file its own lawsuit.

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Healthcare communication has evolved from handwritten notes and paper charts to digital tools like EHRs, telemedicine, and AI-powered platforms. This blog explores how these advancements improve patient outcomes, streamline care delivery, and enhance provider collaboration. Learn about the role of mobile health (mHealth) apps, secure messaging, and social media in bridging communication gaps.

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The Health Law Firm

OCTOBER 26, 2016

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On October 21, 2016, the part owner of a Florida compounding pharmacy reportedly agreed to pay $4.25 million to settle claims that he knowingly billed federal health care programs for services that were not eligible for reimbursement. The settlement of alleged False Claims Act (FCA) violations with the part owner of Maitland-based QMedRx, follows a similar deal authorities reached with several of his c

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The Health Law Firm

OCTOBER 20, 2016

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law We are continuously consulted by family members of individuals who are mistakenly confined under The Florida Baker Act or who believe their family member is being held without a valid reason. The Baker Act, also known as the Florida Mental Health Act, was passed in order to establish programs that are designed to "reduce the occurrence, severity, duration, and disabling aspects of mental, emotional, an

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The Health Law Firm

OCTOBER 18, 2016

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On September 15, 2016, a new study was released from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, that suggests people in states that allow medical marijuana may be using fewer opioid painkillers. Researchers analyzed crash data in 18 states from 1999 to 2013 and revealed that states that allow medical marijuana use saw a reduction in opioid involvement in fatal car accidents.

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The Health Law Firm

OCTOBER 12, 2016

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On September 14, 2016, co-owners of a Maitland, Florida, compounding pharmacy agreed to pay $7.75 million to the federal government to resolve False Claims Act (FCA) allegations. QMedRx reached the settlement in connection with alleged fraudulent billing practices for services that weren’t eligible for reimbursement through federal health care programs, prosecutors said.

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The Health Law Firm

OCTOBER 11, 2016

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On August 24, 2016, the National Labor Relation's Board (NLRB) ruled that graduate students who teach at private universities are employees with full rights to join unions. In a sweeping decision for Columbia University graduate students, the labor board's decision paves the way for student unionization on campuses nationwide.

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Let's discuss the trusty pager—an old favorite that’s losing its shine in hospitals and clinics. While once a staple in hospitals and clinics, pagers now present significant limitations that hinder rather than facilitate communication among healthcare professionals. Healthcare professionals are constantly on the move, and they need communication tools that can keep up with their fast-paced lives.

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