The Health Law Firm

JANUARY 31, 2014

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Sometimes, despite your best efforts and your best practices, you get involved in litigation. Employees and former employees sue your organization or you or both. Sometimes you are brought in as a witness in such litigation. Contractors and vendors sometimes may sue over contractual matters.

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The Health Law Firm

JANUARY 28, 2014

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law In December 2013, the US Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals (OMHA) notified hospitals, doctors, nursing homes and other health care providers that due to a backlog of Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) appeals, the agency would be suspending acting on new requests for hearings filed.

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The Health Law Firm

JANUARY 24, 2014

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law According to a press release posted on December 20, 2013, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that it secured $2.6 billion in settlements and judgments from healthcare fraud in fiscal year 2013. That amount makes 2013 the fourth consecutive year that the DOJ has recovered more than $2 billion in healthcare fraud cases.

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The Health Law Firm

JANUARY 22, 2014

By Catherine T. Hollis, J.D., The Health Law Firm and By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law In September 2013, the United States Medical Licensee Examination (USMLE) announced that the Step 1 Committee would meet to review the minimum passing score for the USMLE Step 1 examination at its December meeting.

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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 20, 2014

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Our attorneys often receive calls from physicians and other health professionals regarding the possibility of representing them on short notice at a Board of Medicine or Board of Osteopathic Medicine hearing, or at a deposition related to a health care matter.

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JANUARY 15, 2014

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Appealing a bad decision by Medicare’s Recovery Audit Contractors (RACs) is taking longer than ever, according to an article on Modern Healthcare. The system is so overwhelmed by the number of appeals that some are calling it an “administrative quagmire that is denying basic due process rights.

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The Health Law Firm

JANUARY 13, 2014

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law and Michael L. Smith, R.R.T., J.D., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is proposing to exclude providers from Medicare if the government determines a pattern of abusive prescribing practices of Medicare Part D drugs.

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The Health Law Firm

JANUARY 6, 2014

Our guest author of this is article is Charlene Hicks, a legal research attorney with National Legal Research Group in Charlottesville, Virginia. Emails and other electronic communications are changing certain time-honored precepts of contract formation. Attorneys should be aware that what used to be considered standard negotiating procedures may now result in a contract binding upon their clients.

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JANUARY 2, 2014

By Lance O. Leider, 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 On December 12, 2013, the US House of Representatives passed a three-month patch to stabilize physicians’ Medicare payments, delaying a nearly twenty-four percent (24%) cut in Medicare payments that was scheduled for physicians in 2014.

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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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