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$3.7 Million Paid in Settlement of Tricare False Claims Allegations

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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 The government found a significant increase in compound drug prescriptions reimbursed by Tricare over the last year. In April 2015, just four months into the fiscal year, it was already determined that total costs for compound drug prescriptions filled for Tricare recipients were likely to come close to $1 billion.

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CONSTITUTIONAL LAW: Denial of Medical Care for an Inmate Was Cruel and Unusual Punishment

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Our guest author of this is article is John Stone , a Senior Attorney with National Legal Research Group in Charlottesville, Virginia. It is no easy task for a prisoner to succeed on a claim that he was denied medical care in circumstances that violated his federal constitutional rights. Such a cause of action is not simply a prisoner's version of a medical malpractice case but, rather, requires a more demanding showing by the plaintiff.

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Group Seeking New Recreational Marijuana Amendment in Florida

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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 There is a new effort to legalize the use of marijuana for in Florida and not just for medical purposes. Two advocate groups, The Florida Cannabis Action Network and Floridians For Freedom, are pushing for a new recreational marijuana amendment for adults in Florida.

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Cyberattacks May Target Health Care Systems: Vulnerabilities of Medical Devices and the FDA’s Reaction

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By Michael L. Smith, R.R.T., J.D., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Recently, major news sources covered a demonstration cyberattack on an automobile that was carried by researchers from Wired Magazine. The demonstration showed how the car's onboard computer was vulnerable to a remote cyberattack potentially leading to disastrous consequences.

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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.