The Health Law Firm Blog

MARCH 26, 2024

By George F. Indest III, J.D., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On September 29, 2021, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled that a former federal employee can sue the United States under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA). The suit alleges medical negligence that occurred [.]

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The Health Law Firm Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2022

By George F. Indest III, J.D., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On September 29, 2021, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled that a former federal employee can sue the United States under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA). The suit alleges medical negligence that occurred [.].

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Verisys

DECEMBER 5, 2023

State licensing boards verify practitioner license type and status. The policy issuer for malpractice insurance verifies insurance coverage. Because they have first-hand knowledge, these primary sources can confirm if the information claimed is accurate. Here are some examples: Medical schools verify completion of education.

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HIT Consultant

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

According to CRICO’s national CBS Database, 66% of malpractice cases in telemedicine from 2014 to 2018 were connected to misdiagnosis. Particularly the certification and license are one of the main challenges for nurses in telemedicine. Healthcare providers should invest in software usable both for doctors, nurses, and patients.

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Verisys

MARCH 1, 2022

State licensing boards verify practitioner license type and status. The policy issuer for malpractice insurance verifies insurance coverage. Because they have first-hand knowledge, these primary sources can confirm if the information claimed is accurate. Here are some examples: Medical schools verify completion of education.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 13, 2023

There has been a lot of discussion about state licensure and the fact that our system of healthcare is divided up on a state-by-state basis where local medical boards hold the authority to grant licensure, when our nation would obviously benefit from a single universal license or a system of reciprocity.

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AIHC

APRIL 25, 2022

How is the organization training its workforce (management, doctors, nurses, and staff) on policies and procedures? ? How does the organization hold its workforce (management, doctors, nurses, and staff) accountable for non-compliance? As AIHC advises, another resource is legal advice through your malpractice insurance company.

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Verisys

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Did you know that for every 1,000 licensed healthcare practitioners there will typically be 20 with inactive licenses, 10 with a suspended license, and another six practitioners with either a restricted or revoked license, or on probation? By carefully screening the practitioner and continually monitoring his license.

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Hall Render

JUNE 10, 2022

Alabama doctors launch nation’s first follow up clinic for snakebites. Medical malpractice trends in Northwest Arkansas. Police ID suspect in attack on doctor, nurses at Southern California hospital. Florida hospital offers to discharge alleged malpractice victim’s bills in exchange for silence, daughter says.

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Verisys

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Best Practices for Healthcare License Monitoring Did you know that for every 1,000 licensed healthcare practitioners there will typically be 20 with inactive licenses, 10 with a suspended license, and another six practitioners with either a restricted or revoked license, or on probation?

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Hall Render

JUNE 30, 2023

after home health provider reneges on Option deal Will the doctor see you now? Here’s why. Report: Amazon Pauses 50-State Virtual Care Service Expansion UnitedHealth acquires Amedisys for $3.3B Maybe not amid the changing healthcare landscape in the US. Here’s how new laws aim to fix that.

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HIT Consultant

MARCH 9, 2023

The ability to monitor heart rate and blood oxygen levels enables users to identify changes and abnormalities in their vitals, which can serve as an early warning of possible panic attacks or can help determine when a visit to the doctor is needed. Cyber liability, errors and omissions, and medical malpractice liability are key exposures.

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 1, 2023

with more than 5 Magnet designations Four more years: Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Wellstar re-up contract Hospital fails to dodge $10M malpractice verdict after attempting to pin payment on radiologist New survey reveals insight into Georgia’s maternal health crisis New chief medical officer hired for St.

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Hall Render

MARCH 3, 2023

on 7th medical office building acquisition in a year Baptist Health expanding in Nassau and St. million for youth mental health care KENTUCKY Pike County nursing home officials release statement following loss of Medicare agreement Three Humana executives drop $11.2M

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 6, 2023

A shortage of doctors Monroe County Hospital to shut down labor and delivery unit ALASKA Report: Alaskans dogged by chronic diseases and many lack healthy lifestyles or regular screenings She received chemo in two states. Silver Springs Blvd. Court says yes You’re in a hospital room. Suddenly a nurse appears on a screen overhead.

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 6, 2023

A shortage of doctors Monroe County Hospital to shut down labor and delivery unit ALASKA Report: Alaskans dogged by chronic diseases and many lack healthy lifestyles or regular screenings She received chemo in two states. Silver Springs Blvd. Court says yes You’re in a hospital room. Suddenly a nurse appears on a screen overhead.

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Alexius Devils Lake Hospital renovations Closing the Medicaid Gap Is Just the First Step, as Nursing Homes Fight for Predictable Reimbursement Sanford nursing director back home after an opportunity to help a hospital in Costa Rica What do malpractice payments look like in North Dakota? health care spending hits $4.5

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Hall Render

APRIL 1, 2022

Alaska’s top doctor on living with COVID in the post-restriction era. Arizona extends temporary licenses for healthcare workers. Governor Ducey Signs Bill Extending Temporary Health Care Professional Licenses. Ducey signs bill extending temporary health care worker licenses in Arizona. Now it’s being replaced.

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Hall Render

JANUARY 19, 2024

Bipartisan Ky. hospital company Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute appoints new CEO Kansas City University’s new research center aims to answer: ‘How do we keep people well?’ Bipartisan Ky.

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Aspen U surrenders nursing program license. Aspen University in Phoenix surrenders nursing program license, failing to meet NCLEX first-time pass rate. The Top Doctors Making a Difference in Delaware in 2022. 2 companies granted licenses to produce medical cannabis in Georgia. Declines continue in Delaware COVID cases.

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Hall Render

JULY 22, 2022

State settles University of Iowa medical malpractice lawsuit for $7.5 Board suspends nurse’s license 17 months after arrest in stabbing incident. Doctors: Kentucky hospitals have enough room amidst summertime COVID-19 surge. South Carolina COVID cases, hospitalizations creeping back up, top doctor says expect more cases.

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Hall Render

APRIL 14, 2023

Doctor Arrested for Unlawfully Distributing Opioids DELAWARE Beebe teams with CareRev to build flexible workforce Carney to end Delaware pandemic emergency Delaware’s health care costs exceed benchmarks Mifepristone is at the center of growing legal battles. area employers a competitive edge? New York’s Kindbody is betting on it.

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

million deal to sell skilled nursing facilities California health system pays $5 million for alleged Medicaid false claims California’s ASC activity heats up California hospital issues layoffs CommuniCare Health Centers gets $1.5 kickback conspiracy INDIANA 93% of Indiana counties opt into 1st round of $225 mil. How often are they doing it?

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Hall Render

APRIL 29, 2022

California to increase awards in medical malpractice cases. in malpractice case. Q&A: Helping doctors find the leader in themselves to cut burnout. State suspends Destin nursing home license, orders it to discharge 100-plus residents. Doctor overseeing coronavirus testing at BWI accused of health-care fraud.

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

What’s next when they want to retire? So far, Georgia has only one Bull Realty Brokers $5.9M healthcare centers receive $935K in federal funding to provide free COVID-19 vaccines New CEO at Mt. So far, Georgia has only one Bull Realty Brokers $5.9M So far, Georgia has only one Bull Realty Brokers $5.9M

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 15, 2023

NATIONAL AHA pushes back on HHS proposal to penalize hospitals for cyberattacks AHA urges Congress to oppose H.R. Newsom seeks changes to California’s new healthcare wage law Prime completes California hospital sale Rare disease tech company was rolled up two years ago. to receive $56.3M operating gain as revenue grows 5.8%

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Compensation is key Is spine surgery expansion next for ASCs? Jill Biden will lead new initiative to boost federal government research into women’s health Joint Commission says acute, critical access hospitals must join safety network Lawsuit claims UnitedHealth AI wrongfully denies elderly extended care Most Rural U.S.

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

doctor talks importance of diversity in health care Illinois hospital CEO dismissed amid board investigation Illinois paid sick leave legislation heading to Gov. -area health care real estate A proposed noncompete ban could upend business for health providers D.C.

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Hall Render

MARCH 17, 2023

in Indiana aging-in-place work. ‘Not what we were looking for,’ CEO says Data shows mental health, education declines for Hoosier kids Joint venture to build specialty hospital in Fort Wayne Bills would cut hospital services in Indiana not just reduce costs Ascension St. and Del.

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Pritzker, IDPH announced $3.5M Biden DHHS Deploys Maine Responds Health Care Volunteers to CMMC in Wake of the Lewiston Tragedy Who’s on the A-list?

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Hall Render

MARCH 9, 2023

Mental health hospital slated for Wichita could solve some problems but faces staffing questions Missouri and Kansas limit payouts in medical malpractice lawsuits. in federal funds will allow CT colleges to hire more nursing instructors, provide student tuition support Connecticut hospital expenses $3.5B But who really benefits?

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Bill of Health

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Senate race, is a famous television personality as well as a licensed physician. Such bad advice, which could get any doctor in legal trouble if disseminated to their patients, may be given to the public at large without fear of sanction. For example, free speech is not a defense against a malpractice claim.

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

deal to buy national physician practice Support grows for association health plans as small employer insurance costs soar Connecticut doctors call on legislature to tackle prior authorization during this year’s session CT hospitals support student-loan forgiveness, debt-free college programs to boost healthcare workforce DC D.C.’s

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

NATIONAL Biden plans to end the Covid public health emergency this spring in a major shift to federal response Biden administration will end COVID-19 emergencies on May 11 Can a drugstore be your only doctor? Now hospitals are charging them. Griffin How profitable are Florida’s 1-star hospitals?

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Hall Render

AUGUST 11, 2023

But that wasn’t the whole story. The new abortion ban could make that worse. Mahaska Health receives state grant to promote rural health care Receiver sought for Iowa City hospital that’s alleged to be in a ‘financial freefall’ Reynolds announces $2.2

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Hall Render

JULY 21, 2023

gives nod to 39 new medical cannabis businesses seeking a license Rose Health founder Kavi Misri launches new venture to help employers keep workers healthy 6 people hit by car in D.C. Million St. Here are arguments for and against. hospital parking garage Arlington named ‘America’s fittest city’ DC ranked No. 11th in mental health, No.

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Hall Render

MAY 12, 2023

Cloud Hospital names Chief Quality Officer Tampa’s Lions Eye Institute adopts new name Troubled Cano Health records $60.6M Cloud Hospital names Chief Quality Officer Tampa’s Lions Eye Institute adopts new name Troubled Cano Health records $60.6M

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