The Health Law Firm

JULY 17, 2015

By Lance O. Leider, J.D. Florida health care providers servicing Medicaid patients are at a higher risk for audits than anywhere else in the country. The unfortunate truth is that Florida has become synonymous with health care fraud. As a result, auditing and subsequent overpayment demands are very real possibilities. Facts You Should Know About the Medicaid Audit Process.

Medicaid 40

Medicaid Medicaid Overpayments Overpayment 40

The Health Law Firm

JULY 17, 2015

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Florida Hospital is facing two possible class action lawsuits. Each one of the lawsuits involves separate data breaches of patient information over the past four years. The lawsuits are both pending in the Orange County Circuit Court. Two Breaches Over Four Years.

Hospitals 40

Hospitals 40

The Health Law Firm

JULY 16, 2015

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law The House Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Senate Committee on Finance both recently sent a letter to Secretary Burwell urging the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to actually issue the Medicaid Equal Access regulations. The regulatory guidance was proposed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services Medicaid Medicaid Medicare 40

The Health Law Firm

JULY 15, 2015

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Marijuana policy has increasingly developed through the years. Today, 23 states have legalized medical marijuana and four states have approved recreational marijuana, including D.C. During 2015, the country and foreign nations will see big changes involving marijuana policies, according to a recent Brookings Institution report.

40

40

Advertisement

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.

The Health Law Firm

JULY 14, 2015

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law A Miami-based nursing home chain has agreed to pay a record $17 million to settle a False Claims Act suit that was brought by its former Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The United States Attorney's Office claims that Plaza Health Network, formerly known as Hebrew Homes, allegedly doled out illegal payments to physicians for referrals of Medicare patients from 2006 through 2013.

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes Nurses Medicare Medicare 40

The Health Law Firm

JULY 13, 2015

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law and Shelby Root Due to the large dollar amounts involved in health care, the great costs of many medical procedures and treatments and the complexity of payment plans, there are those who may attempt to take advantage and defraud the government or others. However, there are also those who just make honest mistakes in billing or whose billing personnel make mistakes; unfortunately, these honest errors m

Fraud 40

Fraud Governance 40