The Health Law Firm

JANUARY 31, 2016

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Two South Florida dentists are at the center of a fraud investigation after, among other things, allegedly billing Medicaid for unnecessary dentures for their patients, according to the Florida Attorney General’s Office. Married couple Marino Vigna and Beth Reinstein operate Sunrise Dental Clinic in Fort Lauderdale.

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The Health Law Firm

JANUARY 31, 2016

By Carole C. Schriefer, R.N., J.D., The Health Law Firm A nurse practitioner from Corinth, Mississippi, turned herself over to the authorities on Friday, January 8, 2016. Tami Bivens-Johnson was indicted on three counts of Medicaid fraud by an Alcorn County Grand Jury. Bivens-Johnson’s charges constitute felonies and account for more than $3,200 in fraudulent claims for Medicaid benefits.

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The Health Law Firm

JANUARY 27, 2016

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Health care professionals in Florida who serve Medicare patients are at a higher risk for audits than anywhere else in the country. Unfortunately, Florida seems to have become synonymous with health care fraud. At The Health Law Firm, we have been contacted and retained by many health care professionals that have become the subjects of Medicare audits.

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The Health Law Firm

JANUARY 26, 2016

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health The Florida Department of Health (DOH) filed an administrative complaint against central Florida physician, Dr. Frances F. Cruz-Pacheco, M.D., on November 24, 2014. The complaint alleged that Dr. Cruz-Pacheco provided care and treatment during a specified time period for a particular patient whose untimely death on April 28, 2012, was the result of multiple drug intoxication.

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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

JANUARY 24, 2016

By: George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law A leading dental office management software provider has agreed to pay $250,000 to settle the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) claims that it falsely advertised its product as having industry-standard encryption. This encryption would help clients meet obligations under federal health privacy law to protect patient information.

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The Health Law Firm

JANUARY 15, 2016

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Two qui tam settlements taking place at the tail-end of 2015, were originally filed by former employees of the hospitals. The first qui tam relator was a physician at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin, Georgia. He was the Executive Medical Director of Cardiovascular Services.

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The Health Law Firm

JANUARY 15, 2016

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Former Fort Myers, Florida doctor, Jacinta Irene Gillis, was sentenced to 30 years in prison on Tuesday, January 12, 2016. Gillis's sentencing was the result of a conviction for running two illegal "pill mill" operations in the Pinellas and Lee County areas.

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The Health Law Firm

JANUARY 14, 2016

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law President Obama executed a new law on December 28, 2015, which will significantly impact Medicare. The recently enacted law, the Patient Access and Medicare Protection Act, includes a number of Medicare provisions not included in the Consolidated Appropriations Act.

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JANUARY 5, 2016

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law At a recent Executive Council meeting of the Health Law Section of the Florida Bar, leaders of the Professionals Resource Network (PRN) met to answer questions from attorneys representing health professionals. Following the meeting, Robert C. Nuss M.D., Chair of the Board of Directors for PRN, provided statistics on PRN intakes for the 2014 calendar year.

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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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