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Employee Claims Wrongful Termination After Blowing the Whistle on New York Health Care Center

The Health Law Firm

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On Monday, December 21, 2015, Debra Martin filed suit against former employer, Middletown Community Health Center Inc. (MCHC), in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York, claiming she was wrongfully terminated after exposing alleged illegal activities of the health center to her superiors.

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20 Years for Ohio Cardiologist Sentenced in $29 Million Overbilling Scheme

The Health Law Firm

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Assistant US Attorney Carole S. Rendon, said of a Westlake, Ohio cardiologist sentenced to 20 years in prison on Friday, December 18, 2015, "This defendant used his medical license as a license to steal." Dr. Harold Persaud was convicted earlier this year of one count of health care fraud, 13 counts of making false statements and one count of engaging in monetary transactions in property derived from c

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Eleventh Circuit (Once Again) Upholds Florida's "Gun Gag" Law

The Health Law Firm

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law For the third time now, the Eleventh Circuit ruled on Monday, December 14, 2015, that a Florida law restricting physicians' questions about patients' gun ownership is constitutional. The ruling eliminated an injunction against enforcement and again reversed a district court's grant of summary judgment in favor of a group of physicians challenging what has become known as the "gun gag" law.

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Court Finds Qui Tam Relators Failed to Satisfy Evidentiary Requirements for Alleged Kickback Scheme of Pharmaceutical Company in Texas Case

The Health Law Firm

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On December 10, 2015, US District Court for the Southern District of Texas granted defendant's partial motion for summary judgment in a qui tam case alleging violations of the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS). The case was originally filed on June 10, 2003, by relators John King and Tammy Drummond, naming several pharmaceutical companies as defendants including Solvay Pharmaceuticals Inc.

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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.