Healthcare Law Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The government buys billions of dollars in healthcare-related goods and services every year, and no government procurement is perfect. If the answer is “yes”—or even “maybe”—healthcare companies may file a bid protest at the Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) or the U.S.

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Hall Render

JUNE 16, 2023

The Court’s opinion settles two outstanding questions about the authority of the Government to dismiss FCA actions in which it first declines to intervene but that whistleblowers continue to pursue on the Government’s behalf. The Government and Defendants favored the broadest authority permitted in the D.C.

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Healthcare Blog

APRIL 13, 2023

As hospitals have become increasingly complex organizations, effective governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) strategies have become essential for ensuring patient safety and regulatory compliance. What are the Key Components of a Successful Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Strategy? News Medical.

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The Health Law Firm

JUNE 20, 2023

Often these individuals need to remember that if they apply for a job with a new employer or are working for a large corporation or the government, they are subject to employer-ordered drug screenings. These clients include nurses, pharmacists, dental professionals, mental health counselors, therapists, etc.

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Health Populi

JANUARY 27, 2021

President Biden’s first few days on the job gave us a very clear view on how he sees conquering COVID: through a whole-of-government approach to public policies that bolster directly addressing the virus, along with the many forces shaping how we got here and how to come out of the pandemic era stronger. ” The plotline goes….

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Healthcare It News

OCTOBER 31, 2022

"Our combined efforts are expected to demonstrate how best to advance our nation’s technical infrastructure to enable SDOH interoperability as supported by ONC’s United States Core Data for Interoperability (USCDI) Version 2," ONC authors Ryan Argentieri, Samantha Meklir and Jawanna Henry wrote in ONC's HealthITbuzz blog.

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Bill of Health

JANUARY 18, 2024

While summarizing the entire content of the 13 blogs comprising this symposium in any depth is not possible here, this concluding post will attempt to synthesize some of the major inputs from the contributions. The South African Court ultimately ordered disclosure of such contracts despite the government’s reliance on confidentiality clauses.

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OSHA Law Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Circuit is the only court where petitioners on both sides of the ETS filed petitions for review, the government is located, and many lawyers representing various petitioners are located. Meanwhile, the government has opposed the motions for the 6 th Circuit to review the case en banc with all sixteen active judges.

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The Health Law Firm

MAY 9, 2019

These scams are used to rip off government funded programs by millions of dollars. This two part blog series aims to warn doctors and other health professionals of the dangers they may face from inadvertently becoming involved in one of these schemes to defraud insurers and government payers.

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Healthcare Law Blog

JANUARY 10, 2023

21-1052 to determine whether and on what statutory grounds, the government, after initially declining to intervene, may subsequently intervene and dismiss a qui-tam False Claims Act (“FCA”) suit. Executive Health Resources (“EHR”) and the government argue that 31 U.S.C. Executive Health Resources, Inc. , Background. Polansky v.

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Bill of Health

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

One of us (LG) was involved in the drafting of the Siracusa Principles, which have become the chief international instrument governing permissible human rights limitations during national emergencies. Governments should also reach into their diplomatic toolbox to encourage compliance.

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MedTrainer

DECEMBER 15, 2022

This is your opportunity to demonstrate the impact to your governing body. Plus download this free checklist to be sure you include the information required by regulatory agencies to keep the governing body informed and proactive. Download this free checklist: Things Your Governing Board Wants to Know About Compliance.

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Bill of Health

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

They each will undertake a year-long research project with mentorship from Center faculty and affiliates, and also will blog here at Bill of Health regularly. She has previously published articles on synthetic biology regulation and governance, end stage renal disease payment reform, and comparative analyses of learning disorder policy.

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The Health Law Firm Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

By George F. Indest III, J.D., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law and Hartley Brooks, Law Clerk, The Health Law Firm On August 12, 2023, federal prosecutors recommended a life sentence for the Florida ex-CEO of a laboratory company who had been found guilty of fraudulently billing Medicare over one [.]

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Bill of Health

JUNE 12, 2023

” In this blog post, I will summarize the main themes of the discussion paper, highlighting areas where FDA seems particularly concerned, and detailing how interested parties can engage with the agency on these issues. However, the paper goes on to explore the use cases of AI/ML in later stages of drug development as well.

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The Health Law Firm Blog

JANUARY 18, 2024

By George F. Indest III, J.D., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law and Hartley Brooks, Law Clerk, The Health Law Firm On August 12, 2023, federal prosecutors recommended a life sentence for the Florida ex-CEO of a laboratory company who had been found guilty of fraudulently billing Medicare over one [.]

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HealthIT Answers

DECEMBER 17, 2022

By David Burda - Like I mentioned in a previous blog post, I didn’t know jack about ESG until someone asked me about it, and I looked it up to appear like I knew what I was talking about. If you read that post, you’d know ESG stands for environmental, social and governance.

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The Health Law Firm Blog

DECEMBER 28, 2023

By George F. Indest III, J.D., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law and Hartley Brooks, Law Clerk, The Health Law Firm On August 12, 2023, federal prosecutors recommended a life sentence for the Florida ex-CEO of a laboratory company who had been found guilty of fraudulently billing Medicare over one [.]

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The Health Law Firm Blog

OCTOBER 12, 2023

By George F. Indest III, J.D., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On July 15, 2022, the United States again renewed the COVID-19 public health emergency, allowing millions of Americans special access to free tests, vaccines, and treatments. The public health emergency was initially declared in January 2020, when the [.]

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MedTrainer

MARCH 8, 2024

It educates employees on the laws, regulations, and policies governing their work and ensures they understand their responsibilities and obligations as healthcare professionals. Successful training is when team members understand and comply with various laws, regulations, and policies that govern the healthcare industry.

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Bill of Health

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Additionally, the Government declared COVID-19 a “ formidable disease ” under the Public Health Act on April 1, 2020. It noted that existing social assistance programs that the Government identified for reducing poverty and vulnerability were denounced as failures.

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Bill of Health

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Global solidarity requires cooperation between governments, while national solidarity involves cooperation within a state to address common challenges and achieve shared goals. Solidarity operates at two intersecting levels. That has created deep inequities in access to health products that can save lives.

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Sharps Compliance

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

In the United States, enforcing laws and regulations involves a balancing act between the federal government and individual state governments. When it comes to hazardous waste management, states can impose standards stricter than the federal governments.

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Healthcare Law Blog

APRIL 13, 2022

However, in all states, the NSA governs disputes relating to air ambulance services, not state law. Federal law governs disputes relating to out-of-network services provided by air ambulance providers. Background of the NSA.

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Bill of Health

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

States maintain these obligations even when non-State actors are involved in health care financing, provision, and governance, albeit further normative development in this area is still urgently needed.

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Colington Consulting HIPAA Blog

JULY 6, 2022

Our series is designed to explain best practices about HIPAA compliance, HIPAA settlements, and the various requirements an organization must have in place under the HIPAA Security & Privacy Rules.

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MedTrainer

JANUARY 26, 2024

In this blog, we’ll discuss how compliance came into being and why ethics are closely monitored by federal, state, and local governments. Healthcare compliance ethics are enforced by a combination of organizations, government agencies, and individuals. What is healthcare compliance ethics? What is Healthcare Compliance Ethics?

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MedTrainer

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

In this blog, we’ll discuss the two processes and key differences between provider enrollment and credentialing. Provider enrollment is when a healthcare provider is registered with insurance networks or government payers , like Medicaid or Medicare. So, what is the difference between provider enrollment and credentialing?

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Bill of Health

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

By Taleed El-Sabawi The use of emergency public health powers by state and local governments during the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic led to intense public criticism followed by legislative attempts (include some successes) to strip state executives of this authority. This has led some to ask: is this the end of public health law?

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Healthcare Blog

MARCH 12, 2024

In this blog, we delve into the significance of policy management in safeguarding patients during Patient Safety Awareness Week and beyond. These policies govern clinical practices, administrative protocols, and safety measures aimed at optimizing patient outcomes and minimizing adverse events.

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Healthcare Law Blog

JANUARY 18, 2024

FOOTNOTES [1] See links to Sheppard Mullin’s blog series re SB 184 and OHCA: California Office of Health Care Affordability: Another Regulatory Hurdle for California Healthcare M&A Transactions? The panel discussion will be moderated by Eric Klein, partner and leader of Sheppard Mullin’s 200+ attorney national healthcare practice team.

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Verisys

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC) in healthcare is an integrated approach that helps healthcare organizations manage their overall governance, enterprise risk management, and comply with regulatory requirements in a cohesive and aligned manner. What is healthcare data governance? What is GRC in Healthcare?

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Natalia Mazina

JUNE 4, 2023

The DEA’s administrative action against Truepill is what first prompted me to write this blog post. Truepill is not the only one who became a target of government investigations due to improper online prescribing. As a result, they need to be ready for increased PBM audits and government investigations.

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Health Law RX

AUGUST 10, 2023

et al , the government contends that Teva funded the copays of Medicare patients using Copaxone, a multiple sclerosis drug, through donations to nonprofits running patient assistance programs. Teva in turn allegedly benefited from these donations by increasing the cost of Copaxone to the government. Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.

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The Health Law Firm Blog

APRIL 30, 2024

Ron DeSantis signed a bill that protects businesses, governments, and healthcare providers in Florida from COVID-19 lawsuits if they make a reasonable effort to follow guidelines to prevent the spread of coronavirus [.] By George F. Indest III, J.D., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On March 29, 2021, Florida Gov.

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Healthcare Law Blog

JANUARY 31, 2023

This blog is the second installment of our Digital Health Trends series. Part 2, which governs the medical records of federally assisted substance use treatment programs. Overview Digital health services have exploded since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and behavioral health services have seen large increases in utilization.

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HIPAA Journal

JULY 6, 2022

“We take into account the privacy and security expectations of people using our products, and we notify people when we comply with government demands, unless we’re prohibited from doing so or lives are at stake — such as in an emergency situation,” explained Google in a recent blog post. “We

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