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Wal-Mart Urges Federal Judge to Overturn Verdict in $31 Million Discrimination Lawsuit

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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 March 2, 2016, Wal-Mart asked a New Hampshire federal judge to overturn a jury’s verdict against the company in a discrimination case, as well as a $31 million award. Maureen McPadden, a pharmacist formerly employed by Wal-Mart, accused the retail giant of gender bias and wrongful termination after she complained that her medical information had been disclosed by one of her colleagues.

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Ex-Chesapeake Energy CEO Dies in Car Accident Shortly After DOJ Indictment

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By Miles Indest, J.D./M.B.A candidate On March 2, 2016, Ex-Chesapeake Energy CEO Aubrey McClendon was killed in a car wreck—one day after he was indicted by the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) for allegations regarding antitrust and conspiracy violations. Police are still investigating how the crash occurred, and many are saddened to hear of the death of “one of the greatest oil and gas wildcatters of his generation,” stated Forbes.

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RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS IN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS FOR RECRUITED PHYSICIANS

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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 Early versions of the Stark Regulations, Federal Regulations adopted by the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to implement the Stark Act, prohibited the inclusion of restrictive covenants (sometimes called noncompetition agreements, covenants not to compete or noncompetes), in physician employment agreements, when hospitals subsidized the hiring of a relocated physician.

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Former Executive of Assisted Living Provider Challenges $4.2 Million SEC-Enforced Penalty for Falsifying Occupancy Data.

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By Miles Indest, J.D./M.B.A candidate, and George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law A former executive of a private equity-backed assisted living provider is aggressively protesting a $4.2 million penalty over an alleged healthcare-related fraud scheme, challenging the penalty in both administrative proceedings and the United States Supreme Court.

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HIPAA Compliance: Can Your Organization Avoid Costly Government Penalties and Fines?

Colington Consulting was established in 2013 and helps organizations achieve HIPAA compliance and ensures clients stay current with the latest enforcement trends. We provide a full range of HIPAA compliance services and consulting. What separates us from our competitors is our knowledge of HIPAA compliance regulations and their application to each of our client’s particular scenarios and requirements.

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Florida-Based Health Plan Suspended for “Serious Threat” to the Health and Safety of Medicare Beneficiaries

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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 March 1, 2016, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) suspended a Florida insurer, Ultimate Health Plans Inc.(UHP), for posing a “serious threat” to Medicare beneficiaries. The sanction comes as a result of deficiencies including problems with compliance and coverage determinations involving Medicare Parts C and D.

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Application Deadline for Medicare EHR Incentive Hardship Exception Extended

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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 February 26, 2016, The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) extended the deadline for eligible hospitals/professionals and critical access hospitals to apply for a hardship exception from the 2015 Medicare Electronic Health Records Incentive Program.