The Health Law Firm

NOVEMBER 30, 2011

The crack down on Florida pill mills continues with CVS pharmacies notifying some doctors that they no longer will fill their prescriptions for certain narcotic medications. According to Health News Florida , this new policy appears to be limited to Florida, but CVS has not clearly stated what is being used to determine which doctors can have their prescriptions filled for which drugs (though oxycodone definitely appears to be a target).

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The Health Law Firm

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

Three patients died in an unapproved medical trial conducted between 2003 and 2004. Now, the executives of Snythes Inc., a medical-device company, are awaiting sentencing this week after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor as "responsible corporate officers," according to Business Week. The Synthes officials allegedly bypassed FDA protocol to have surgeons test bone cement in people with spine fractures.

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The Health Law Firm

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

In an industry so concerned with serving others, physicians and other health professionals sometimes find that they are the ones being pushed towards a treatment program. According to a recent study , alcohol abuse is the most common reason for enrolling in a physician health program. Other reasons for treatment included opioid, stimulant and sedative abuse.

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The Health Law Firm

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

Applying for a Florida medical license ? Read this now, so you don't have to wait later. What are the most common problems that hinder an application for a medical license or other health professional license in Florida? Still waiting for your Florida medical license or other health professional license? Here are some reasons why it may be taking so long.

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Feeling overwhelmed by medical waste regulations? This comprehensive guide unravels the complexities of medical waste disposal, ensuring you stay compliant and prioritize safety. Inside you'll find: Clear categorization: Learn to precisely classify medical waste for proper handling and disposal. Labeling & Storage: Discover best practices for clear labeling and secure storage of medical waste.

The Health Law Firm

NOVEMBER 19, 2011

From George Indest’s Nursing Law Manual The advanced nurse is a registered nurse (RN) who has completed some form of advanced nursing education and training. Two types of advanced nurses are the advanced registered nurse practitioner (ARNP) and the certified nurse specialist. In Florida, there are three types of certified nurse specialists: certified registered nurse anesthetists, certified nurse midwives, and nurse practitioners.

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The Health Law Firm

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Last week, the DEA announced the results of enforcement efforts directed at Florida's illegal prescription drug distributors. According to the DEA, more than 100 individuals have been arrested in operations targeting pill mills in Florida, and the DEA, as well as Florida law enforcement, will continue to investigate and prosecute pain clinics, pharmacies and physicians who are contributing to Florida's prescription drug trafficking epidemic.

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The Health Law Firm

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

In light of the DEA's recent focus on Florida's prescription drug trafficking problem, we wanted to discuss a former case in which the DEA's actions resulted in a favorable outcome for alleged drug dealers. According to the Daily Journal, in 2004, US District Judge Florence-Marie Cooper dismissed charges against three alleged methamphetamine dealers after an attorney to one of the defendants argued that the informant improperly relied on a "subinformant" to set up drug transactions in order for

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NOVEMBER 14, 2011

The US Department of Justice has joined a whistleblower suit filed against Halifax Hospital by the hospital's director of physician services, according to the Daytona Beach News-Journal. The US Department of Justice filed its part of the lawsuit on Friday. It claims that Halifax Health defrauded the federal government by submitting thousands of false claims for Medicare and Medicaid payments worth millions of dollars.

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The Health Law Firm

NOVEMBER 11, 2011

From George Indest's Nursing Law Manual Nurses face a busy schedule often including a long list of patients and extensive work hours. As a result, they can become overworked and overtired, which may lead to mistakes when carrying out essential job duties like administering medication. An Institute of Medicine (IOM) report titled To Err is Human: Building a Safer Health System (IOM, Dec. 1999) states the deaths from medication errors that take place both in and out of hospitals, more than 7,000 a

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NOVEMBER 11, 2011

Clinics in Kissimmee and Pine Hills are under investigation. A doctor involved with the clinics is accused of over-prescribing painkillers and other addictive medicine, according to the Orlando Sentinel. Drug agents with the Metropolitan Bureau of Investigation collected evidence and talked to patients at the Miracle Health Center/Pine Hills Medical Center, and at the Keneday Medical Clinic.

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The Health Law Firm

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

Though many nurses pursue a career in nursing hoping that they will never face disciplinary charges, any number of events not in a nurse's control can lead to an investigation or administrative action. Nurses need to make sure they are covered if this ever occurs, with appropriate insurance. The primary reason that a nurse should purchase a professional liability insurance policy is that this type of insurance usually includes coverage for legal defense of licensing and disciplinary action comme

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The Health Law Firm

NOVEMBER 7, 2011

In the recent case of Mendelsohn v. State of Florida Department of Health , Dr. Mendelsohn's license to practice medicine was suspended under an Emergency Suspension Order (ESO). According to the ESO, Dr. Mendelsohn is licensed to practice medicine in Florida pursuant to the provisions of chapter 458, Florida Statutes. Doctor Pleas Nolo Contendre to Fraud Charge.

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The Health Law Firm

NOVEMBER 7, 2011

According to ABC News , Scott Tidwell, a former West Texas county attorney, will serve four months in jail and 10 years of probation for retaliating against two nurses. The nurses filed an anonymous complaint to state medical regulators against a doctor who used herbal remedies and hospital supplies to perform at-home procedures. The doctor then ordered a friend, a county sheriff at the time, to investigate the complaint, which resulted in the nurses being fired from their jobs and charged with

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The Health Law Firm

NOVEMBER 5, 2011

The road to becoming a physician is paved with many unique challenges. The uphill battle begins with rigorous undergraduate course work, followed by the MCAT and medical school applications. Upon acceptance into medical school, you are faced with the USMLE (United States Medical Licensing Examination) and its STEP 1 and STEP 2 exams. At any of these stages, a student can be accused of numerous faults including cheating, misrepresentation, falsification of information, unfair advantages and the m

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NOVEMBER 3, 2011

Supervised by the Board of Psychology and the Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling, psychologists, Licensed Mental Health Counselors, Clinical Social Workers and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists are responsible for an important component of patient care: mental health. Insuring the mental health of a patient does not come without risks.

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The Health Law Firm

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

Every health profession has its own set of rules and regulations. This week, we're examining Florida laws under which pain management clinics operate. Because Florida has one of the worst drug trafficking problems in the country, law enforcement is making sure that punishments for any violations are severe. For example, if a patient dies of drug overdose and the prescriber is found to be responsible, he or she can be charged with homicide, which was the case for a Palm Beach County pain manageme

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NOVEMBER 1, 2011

Another South Florida pill mill was busted by federal agents this month, adding to Florida's increasingly negative reputation as one of the worst drug trafficking states. According to the Miami Herald , 24 people were indicted on charges of defrauding Medicare while distributing oxycodone and oxymorphone across Miami-Dade and Broward counties. These healthcare providers were involved in a distribution network allegedly worth $40 million.

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