The Health Law Firm

AUGUST 18, 2016

By Miles Indest, J.D./M.B.A.; Law Clerk, The Health Law Firm On July 6, 2016, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit upheld prison sentences for two executives who had pled guilty to misdemeanor violations of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FDCA). United States v. Decoster, No. 15-1890 (8th Cir. July 6, 2016). The decision raises issues concerning the “responsible corporate official” (RCO) doctrine and the imposition of criminal penalties for negligence under the

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The Health Law Firm

AUGUST 17, 2016

By Miles Indest, J.D./M.B.A; Law Clerk, The Health Law Firm Health care executive compensation has increased over the past few years, raising several questions regarding its potential effect on the long term sustainability of these organizations. Modern Healthcare Releases Annual Executive Compensation Survey. This month, Modern Healthcare released its 36th annual Executive Compensation Survey, highlighting that the median increase in cash compensation for health care executives was 4.6% over th

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The Health Law Firm

AUGUST 16, 2016

By Michael L. Smith, J.D., R.R.T., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law A recent US Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals decision, upheld a federal district courts decision which found a Florida Health Care Clinic liable for fraud and other torts. Because of violations of Florida's Health Care Clinics Leave Act, section 400.990, Florida Statutes, it also declared all claims submitted to the insurer for payments were voided.

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