April, 2014

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CONSTITUTIONAL LAW: To Be "Clearly Established" or Not "Clearly Established": That Is the Question

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Our guest author of this is article is Steve Friedman, a legal research attorney with National Legal Research Group in Charlottesville, Virginia. The doctrine of qualified immunity shields governmental officials "from liability for civil damages insofar as their conduct does not violate clearly established statutory or constitutional rights." Harlow v.

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Physicians React to the Release of Medicare Reimbursements

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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 For years, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) kept private its records on Medicare reimbursement payments made to physicians, however, on April 9, 2014, that all changed. The government released records revealing unprecedented details about Medicare payments made to physicians, nurse practitioners (NPs), physician assistants (PAs) and other health care providers.

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CONTRACTS: Forum-Selection Clause—Enforcing by 28 U.S.C. § 1404(a) Motion to Transfer Venue

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Our guest author of this is article is Charlene Hicks, a legal research attorney with National Legal Research Group in Charlottesville, Virginia. Forum-selection clauses are commonly used in contracts to specify the location in which the parties agree to resolve any disputes that may arise between them. These clauses are important to businesses that wish to establish predictability and potential cost-savings in future litigation.

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Contracting 101: Tips for Physicians and Health Professionals-Part 12

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By Christopher E. Brown, 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 Tip 28-Verify That the Relationship Between the Physician and the Employer is Legal. Our contracting blog series was created to identify and explain the different provisions of a physician's employment or independent contractor agreement.

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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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Texas Medicaid Settlement Raises Questions Among Health Care Providers

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By Lenis L. Archer, J.D., M.P.H., 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 On March 17, 2014, Carousel Pediatrics in Austin, Texas, agreed to pay the state a $3.75 million settlement, after an investigation by the Texas Health and Humans Services Commission Office of Inspector General (OIG) allegedly found a number of billing errors.

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Lost Thumb Drive at Arnold Palmer Medical Center Contains Information on 586 Child Patients

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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 An unencrypted flash drive containing limited information of 586 children treated at Orlando Health's Arnold Palmer Medical Center between 2009 and 2013, was misplaced, according to the hospital. The lost drive is being treated as a data security breach. However, there is no evidence that any of the information on the flash drive was accessed or used by any unauthorized individual.