Matt Kinley

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

Several years ago, this blog started as a way to inform physicians and other health care professionals about relevant health law issues. Recently, a blog reported that this blog is in the top 75 nationwide of all healthcare law blogs. Please take a look and give me your thoughts! Matt Kinley, Esq. Matt@kinleylawpractice.com.

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The Health Law Firm

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On October 24, 2017, Lake County commissioners decided to ban medical marijuana dispensaries, citing the willingness of some neighboring communities to allow medicinal pot shops. The ban applies only to unincorporated areas of the county and not to the surrounding cities.

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CMS.gov

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

CMS releases its Measures Under Consideration List for 2018 pre-rulemaking. keya.joy-bush@…. Thu, 11/30/2017 - 15:28. Kate Goodrich, M.D., M.H.S. Director, Center for Clinical Standards & Quality and CMS Chief Medical Officer. Topic. Initiatives. Leadership. End-Stage Renal Disease. Hospitals. Nursing facilities. Physicians. Quality. Medicare and other payers are rapidly moving toward a healthcare system that rewards high quality care while spending more wisely.

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The Health Law Firm

NOVEMBER 24, 2017

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On October 31, 2017, an Illinois woman filed suit against Walgreens with a state court suit claiming store personnel gave her incorrect instructions for handling the anti-rejection drugs prescribed to her 3-year-old son. The medication was prescribed to the boy after his heart transplant, and Tatiana Lowe claims Walgreens pharmacy’s error resulted in his death.

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The Health Law Firm

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On October 20, 2017, a receptionist at a Deltona dental clinic was arrested on charges she stole thousands of dollars in cash payments from the business’ customers since the beginning of 2016. Lucina Rodriguez was charged with two counts of grand theft in the case, which involved 30 missing bank deposits totaling more than $18,000 in cash.

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The Health Law Firm

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law A Michigan dentist accused of Medicaid fraud was recently captured in the Dominican Republic after evading charges for months, state authorities announced. Dr. David Johnson operated the alleged scheme through Livernois Dental in Detroit, which he owned at the time but has since sold. 27 Charges.

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CMS.gov

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

CMS announces a new user-centered resource to help improve alignment: the CMS Measures Inventory Tool (CMIT). keya.joy-bush@…. Mon, 11/20/2017 - 12:35. Kate Goodrich, M.D., M.H.S. Director, CMS Center for Clinical Standards and Quality and CMS Chief Medical Officer. Topic. Initiatives. Leadership. eHealth. Quality. CMS is actively working to move the needle on improving quality in healthcare without additional burden to those providers on the frontlines.

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