May, 2016

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Former Arizona Medicaid Official Sentenced to 10 Years for Medicaid Fraud

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By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On May 9, 2016,Michael John Veit, 64, the former chief procurement officer for Arizona's state Medicaid program, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in the fraud scheme that resulted in the theft of 5.9 million dollars. The Original Fraud and Theft Charges.

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Stoel Rives Law Firm Allegedly Assisted Tri-Med’s $17M Ponzi Scheme

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By Miles Indest, J.D./M.B.A.; Law Clerk, The Health Law Firm On May 6, 2016, investors filed a securities class action lawsuit against law firm Stoel Rives, Charles Corces, CPA, and affiliated individuals for allegedly helping Tri-Med Corp operate a Ponzi scheme. According to the complaint, which was filed in a Florida federal court, the defendants helped Tri-Med raise over $17 million, most of which funded personal expenses and outside ventures of the company’s principal insiders.

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Walgreens Announces Expansion of Mental Health Services to Raise Awareness

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By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On May 10, 2016, Walgreens announced it will expand its mental health services, including access to behavioral health treatment via telemedicine, expand customer options for treatment, screenings and awareness. To improve overall mental health care for patients, Walgreens will offer access to 1,000 therapists and psychiatrists via Breakthrough, an MDLive telemedicine company.

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Quality of Care: New Study Finds That Medical Errors Are Third Leading Cause of Death in U.S.

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By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law A new study by patient safety researchers revealed that common medical errors are now the third leading cause of death in the US, after heart disease and cancer. Their analysis, published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) on May 3, 2016, contends that “medical errors” in hospitals and other health care facilities are incredibly common and may now be the third-leading cause of death in th

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Optimizing Medical Waste Management: A Guide to Best Practices

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.

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New OIG Guidance Publishes on Permissive Exclusions from Federal Health Care Program Participation

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By Miles Indest, J.D./M.B.A candidate at Tulane University: Law Clerk, The Health Law Firm On April 20, 2016, the US Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) released updated non-binding criteria that disclosed when a company or individual can be barred from participating in Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal health care programs.

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Miami Doctor Gets Slapped With Nine Years in Prison for Complex $30 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme

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By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On April 18, 2016, Dr. Henry Lora, a doctor in Miami was sentenced to nine years in federal prison for his role in a scheme to defraud the Medicare system out of around $30 million in phony reimbursements. Dr. Lora is the latest of five individuals sentenced in the South Florida fraud ring, according to the Department of Justice.

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