The Health Law Firm

AUGUST 5, 2014

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Embezzlement should be a concern to all healthcare facilities , medical practices and business owners. Part one of my embezzlement blog discussed the extent of embezzlement in the medical field, financial indicators of fraud, and the office criteria that fosters fraudulent activities.

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The Health Law Firm

AUGUST 25, 2014

By Lenis L. Archer, J.D., M.P.H., The Health Law Firm The field of scientific research presents many challenges to academics. When research is performed on human subjects in a health care setting, the stakes are even higher. Allegations of research misconduct can throw academic researchers into a tangled web of institutional and legal challenges. University policies, federal regulations, and legal concerns overlap in ways that may become quite frustrating for a health practitioner and researcher

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The Health Law Firm

AUGUST 21, 2014

By Lance O. Leider, J.D., The Health Law Firm From large hospital systems to solo practitioners, there is no escaping healthcare compliance in the industry. The concept of compliance can spark different thoughts in different people. For example, some believe it is an unnecessary government intrusion, and others believe it's a way to improve the quality and costs of healthcare.

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The Health Law Firm

AUGUST 19, 2014

By Lance O. Leider, J.D., The Health Law Firm I regularly lecture to residents and interns of local hospital residency programs. I like to discuss life skills for health care professionals that they may not learn in a classroom. At the end of the discussion, it never fails that I get at least one question regarding text messaging. For example, "Can I text another doctor about a patient?

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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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The Health Law Firm

AUGUST 12, 2014

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law During the 2014 session, the Florida legislature passed Senate Bill 1030 or the Compassionate Medical Cannabis Act of 2014. The bill was signed into law by Florida Governor Rick Scott on June 16, 2014. The law makes it legal for qualified Florida patients to take low-THC cannabis in liquid form.

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