August, 2015

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Physicians Watch Out: "Disruptive Physicians" Rising on Board of Medicine's Radar

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By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On August 7, 2015, the Florida Board of Medicine heard a presentation on "disruptive physicians" from psychiatrist Martha Brown, M.D. It was stated that the presentation aimed to further increase educational efforts regarding the importance of patient safety by identifying disruptive physicians.

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Amarin Pharma, Inc., Wins Injunction Against FDA's Off-Label Marketing Ban

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By Michael L. Smith, R.R.T., J.D., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law The US District Court for the Southern District of New York granted a preliminary injunction to Amarin Pharma, Inc. (Amarin), prohibiting the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) from enforcing its off-label marketing ban. The injunction means that Amarin can engage in truthful marketing of Vascepa even when the marketing is used to promote an off-label use of Vascepa.

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Medicare Part D: Measures Needed to Strengthen Program Integrity Testimony of Ann Maxwell Assistant Inspector General

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By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On July 14, 2015, Ann Maxwell, Assistant Inspector General for Evaluation and Inspections of the Office of Inspector General (OIG), US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), gave testimony to Congress on the Medicare Part D Program. She presented before the United States House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.

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Five Pitfalls to Look for When Negotiating EHR Vendor Contracts

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By: Lance O. Leider, J.D. In late 2012 a group of physicians filed a class action lawsuit against electronic health records (EHR) giant Allscripts. The suit was brought on behalf of approximately 5,000 physician practices which purchased Allscripts MyWay EMR solution. It is alleged that after years of problems related to functionality and quality, Allscripts abandoned MyWay and offered the physicians a "free" upgrade to a new EHR program.

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The Evolution of Communication in Healthcare Settings

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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WHAT THE HEALTH PROFESSIONAL SHOULD DO WHEN A GOVERNMENT SUBPOENA ARRIVES

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By Vivionne N. Barker, J.D. and George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law A subpoena is an order of a court (or a government agency) that requires an individual to testify or to produce documents on or before a certain date. There are many different types of subpoenas (state, federal, grand jury, administrative, etc.).

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What the Health Professional Needs to Know about Search Warrants (Though You Hope You Never Need to Know)

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By Vivionne N. Barker, J.D. A search warrant is a court order obtained by prosecutors that gives law enforcement agents the right to enter the premises specifically identified in the warrant for the purpose of seizing any documents and objects specified in the warrant. In order to obtain approval for a search warrant, the government must establish that there is probable cause to believe that the premises sought to be searched will contain evidence of a specified criminal activity.