May, 2013

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Jury Awards Doctor $3.8 Million in Damages in Anthem Blue Cross Case

The Health Law Firm

By Michael L. Smith, R.R.T., J.D., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law, and George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law. On April 8, 2013, a Los Angeles jury awarded $3.8 million in compensatory damages to an urgent care and family practice physician who claimed he was wrongly excluded from Anthem Blue Cross’s provider network.

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Central Florida Undercover Detective Awarded Special Agent of the Year

The Health Law Firm

By Catherine T. Hollis, J.D., The Health Law Firm. The Orlando Sentinel reports that in April 2013 , the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) named local undercover detective Billy Powell of the Metropolitan Bureau of Investigation (MBI) in Orlando as its Special Agent of the Year. Powell received this award for his outstanding efforts in pill mill investigations.

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Steroid Injections Compounded at Tennessee Pharmacy Recalled Due to Possible Contamination

The Health Law Firm

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sent out a warning to health care professionals that steroid injections compounded by Main Street Family Pharmacy, LLC, in Tennessee, may be contaminated. The announcement came on May 24, 2013. So far, seven patients have allegedly suffered adverse reactions from the medications.

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

The Health Law Firm

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 file a complaint against them with their licensing board. Many of their clients/patients have mental health problems, emotional problems or personality disorders; this is why they are seeing a therapist to begin with.

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3 Reasons to Retire Pagers from Healthcare Settings

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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DePuy Orthopaedics to Discontinue All Metal-on-Metal and Ceramic-on-Metal Hip Implants

The Health Law Firm

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law. Johnson and Johnson’s DePuy Orthopaedics announced on May 16, 2013, that the company is phasing out all of its metal-on-metal and ceramic-on-metal hip replacements. As of August 31, 2013, these DePuy products will no longer be available worldwide. Click here to read the press release from DePuy Orthopaedics.

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Lawsuits Against Manufacturers of Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants: Things You Need to Know as an Implant Recipient-Part 3

The Health Law Firm

By Carole C. Schriefer, R.N., 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 Law. Two nationwide recalls of metal-on-metal hip implants by Johnson and Johnson’s DePuy Orthopaedics and Stryker Orthopaedics has prompted The Health Law Firm to take on plaintiffs’ products liability cases against these manufacturers.

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Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Recalls Sterile Drugs from Florida Compounding Pharmacy

The Health Law Firm

By Lance O. Leider, J.D., The Health Law Firm. There’s been yet another recall from a compounding pharmacy. On May 8, 2013, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sent a warning to doctors and pharmacists to avoid drugs made by The Compounding Shop, based in St. Petersburg, Florida. The recall is due to potential safety concerns. Click here to read the press release from the FDA.

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Home Health Care Company’s Patient Recruiter Sentenced to More Than Three Years in Prison for Medicare Fraud Scheme

The Health Law Firm

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law. A Miami patient recruiter will spend the next 37 months in prison for his part in a $20 million Medicare fraud scheme, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ). Manuel Lozano was sentenced on May 6, 2013, in the Southern District of Florida. In addition to his prison sentence, Mr.

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Lawsuits Against Manufacturers of Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants: Things You Need to Know as an Implant Recipient-Part 2

The Health Law Firm

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law and Carole C. Schriefer, R.N., J.D., The Health Law Firm. The Health Law Firm has recently undertaken plaintiffs’ products liability cases against the manufacturers of defective hip implants, including both Johnson and Johnson’s DePuy Orthopaedics and Stryker Orthopaedics implants.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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Lawmakers Vote to Fund Florida’s Prescription Drug Monitoring Program

The Health Law Firm

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law. The future of Florida’s prescription drug monitoring program looked bleak going into the last day of the legislative session. However, on May 3, 2013, lawmakers voted to fund the prescription drug database for one year, according to the Orlando Sentinel.

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Lawsuits Against Manufacturers of Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants: Things You Need to Know as a Recipient-Part 1

The Health Law Firm

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law and Carole C. Schriefer, R.N., J.D., The Health Law Firm. In August 2010, Johnson and Johnson’s DePuy Orthopaedics recalled 93,000 ASR XL hip implants after a significant percentage failed within five years. ( Click here to read the press release from DePuy.

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