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Rare Occurrence: Dermatologist Acquitted of More Than 40 Counts of Health Care Fraud Following a 16-Day Trial: Part 1 of a 3-Part Series Part One: Reviewing the Charges

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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 Dr. Amir Bajoghli, of McLean, Virginia, was a dermatologist and owner of the Skin & Laser Surgery Center. Dr. Bajoghli was recognized by former Washingtonian Magazine, Northern Virginia Magazine, US News & World Report and Castle Connolly as "Top Doctor.

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Pharmaceutical Company Says Former Employee is Not "Original Source" of False Claims Act Allegations and Cannot Bring Whistleblower Suit

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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 Medco Health Solutions Inc. (Medco) asked a Delaware federal judge to dismiss a False Claims Act (FCA) lawsuit brought by former employee and vice president of the company's pharmaceutical contracting group. Paul Denis brought the qui tam suit against Medco alleging the company defrauded state and federal insurance companies by hiding discounts it was receiving on drugs.

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Former New York Assembly Speaker Convicted on Corruption Charges in Scheme for Referral Fees

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 Former New York Assembly Speaker, Sheldon Silver, was convicted by a jury on Monday, November 30, 2015, on federal corruption charges. Silver had spent nearly 40 years as an elected New York Assemblyman. Prosecutors say Silver was using public money to fund an asbestos disease researcher in exchange for patient referrals to Silver's colleagues and personal injury law firm, Weitz & Luxenberg PC.

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Florida Court of Appeal Says Federal Law Preempts Florida's Amendment 7; The Peer Review Privilege May Still Be Alive

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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 Southern Baptist Hospital of Florida Inc. (Baptist) filed a Petition for Writ of Certiorari with the First District Court of Appeal in Florida following a Florida circuit court ruling on the compelled disclosure of certain documents. The plaintiffs in a medical malpractice case were attempting to obtain peer review documents from the hospital on their claims.

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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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Oncologist Falsified Data on Research Once Described as "Holy Grail" of Cancer Treatment

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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 Back in 2006, Anil Potti, a cancer researcher at Duke University, claimed to identify genetic markers that would allow customized treatment for cancer patients based on the types of tumors they had. Several reports from Potti and his team claimed it could predict a patient's response to chemotherapy with up to 90 percent accuracy.

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