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Three Charged For $109 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme in Massachusetts

April 26, 2021 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law In October 2020, Massachusetts federal prosecutors charged three

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Florida Judge Won’t Toss Lawsuit Filed By Family of Publix Employee Who Died of Coronavirus

April 23, 2021 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On February 5, 2021, a judge in Florida

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Florida Federal Judge Says Pediatric Group Must Face Nurse EEOC Suit

April 22, 2021 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On November 4, 2020, a Florida federal court

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Accused of Impairment or Misconduct? Here’s What You Should Do Next!

April 19, 2021 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law In an industry that revolves around helping others,

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Florida Judge Sides With AdventHealth, Allows Fraud Claims Over Soured Multi-Million Dollar PPE Deal to Move Forward

April 16, 2021 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On February 23, 2021, a federal court in

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Medical Information Bureau (MIB) Reports and How They Affect Your Insurance Rates

April 15, 2021 No Comments

By Amanda I. Forbes, J.D. When you apply for insurance, an insurance company will look at various factors regarding your history to determine how much

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Finding a NSO Insurance Attorney to Defend You in a Complaint Against Your Nursing Professional License

April 13, 2021 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Many nurses, nurse practitioners, and certified registered nurse

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Civil and Criminal Enforcement of HIPAA Privacy and Security Regs on the Rise

April 9, 2021 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law The Office of Civil Rights (OCR), a division

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Impaired Practitioner Programs: What Happens if You’ve Been Accused?

April 8, 2021 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law In an industry that revolves around helping others,

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Three People Charged For $109 Million Scheme to Defraud Medicare & HIPAA Violations

April 7, 2021 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law In October 2020, Massachusetts federal prosecutors charged three

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Ex-Kaiser Permanente Employee Claims Disability Discrimination In ADA Suit

April 6, 2021 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On November 4, 2020, a former employee of

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Military Non-judicial Punishments or Article 15 Proceedings Are Not Criminal Convictions–Military Physicians, Dentists and Nurses Should Know This

April 6, 2021 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Our firm represents many military and former military

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Three Charged For Roles in Multi-Million Dollar Medicare Fraud Scheme, HIPAA Violations

April 5, 2021 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law In October 2020, Massachusetts federal prosecutors charged three

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Judge Says Florida Pediatric Group Must Face EEOC Suit

April 1, 2021 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On November 4, 2020, a Florida federal court

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Former University of Florida Professor and Researcher Charged With Fraud and Hiding China Ties

March 30, 2021 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On February 3, 2021, a former University of

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Law in Florida Allows Limited Pharmacist Medical Practice with Practice Agreements

March 30, 2021 No Comments

By Michael L. Smith, R.R.T., J.D., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law A new Florida law allows pharmacists to practice medicine to

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New Policy Changes to USMLE Exams and How They Impact Medical Students, Graduates

March 29, 2021 No Comments

By Achal A. Aggarwal, J.D. The United States Medical Licensing Examination (“USMLE”) is a three-step examination required to obtain a medical license. It is written

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Simple Rules for Keeping Your License and Avoiding Complaints for Counselors and Psychotherapists

March 26, 2021 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law I represent many mental health counselors, social workers,

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Doctors Beware: Genetic Testing Scams Rip off Government Payers for Hundreds of Millions – Part 1 of 2

March 25, 2021 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Several genetic testing companies have come into the

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Florida Judge Sides With AdventHealth, Allows Fraud Claims Over Multi-Million Dollar PPE Deal to Move Forward

March 24, 2021 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On February 23, 2021, a federal court in

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Are You Applying for a Massage Therapist or Health Professional License? Follow Our Tips

March 24, 2021 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law The process of obtaining a massage therapist or

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You’ve Been Instructed to Report Yourself to an Impaired Practitioners Program, Here’s What You Should Do Next!

March 23, 2021 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law In an industry that revolves around helping others,

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Former Employee Claims Disability Discrimination In ADA Suit Against Kaiser Permanente

March 19, 2021 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On November 4, 2020, a former employee of Kaiser Permanente Insurance filed

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Florida Court Sides With University of Miami, Says It’s Immune To Medical Malpractice Suit

March 19, 2021 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On October 28, 2020, a Florida appeals court tossed out

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Certifying Emotional Support Animals and Protecting Your Healthcare License, Part 1 of 2

March 19, 2021 No Comments

By Amanda I. Forbes, J.D., and George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified in Health Law In today’s stress-filed world if you are

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Doctors & Nurses: Follow These 30 Tips for Professional Correspondence

March 18, 2021 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law I review many letters, e-mails, memoranda, and other

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Eight Legal Tips If You Are Having Academic, Disciplinary or Legal Problems with Your Residency Program

March 18, 2021 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Here are some tips to set the record

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Three People Charged For $109 Million Scheme to Defraud Medicare, HIPAA Violations

March 17, 2021 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law In October 2020, Massachusetts federal prosecutors charged three people for

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11th Circuit Court of Appeals Rejects Florida Eye Doctor’s Request for New Medicare Fraud Trial

March 17, 2021 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On July 31, 2020, a panel of U.S.

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Three People Charged For Roles in $109 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme, HIPAA Violations

March 11, 2021 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law In October 2020, Massachusetts federal prosecutors charged three

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Florida Pediatric Group Must Face EEOC Suit for Nurses’ Retaliation Compliant Says Judge

March 11, 2021 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On November 4, 2020, a Florida federal court

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DOJ Charges 345 People Involved in More Than $6 Billion in Fraud, Related to Telemedicine and Opioid Prescriptions

March 10, 2021 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law In September 2020, federal prosecutors charged 345 doctors,

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Colorado Board of Pharmacy Must Hand Over Patient Identifying Data to DEA

March 4, 2021 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On April 22, 2020, a federal judge ordered

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New Florida Law Aimed at Healthcare Professional Background Screening

March 4, 2021 No Comments

By Michael L. Smith, R.R.T., J.D., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law For several years, many healthcare professionals have been required to

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AdventHealth Reaches Settlement For COVID-19 PPE Fraud Claims

March 3, 2021 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On February 23, 2021, a federal court in Orlando, Florida,

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Healthcare Providers, You Might Need A Home Medical Equipment Provider License, If . . .

March 3, 2021 No Comments

By Michael L. Smith, J.D., R.R.T. Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Physicians frequently utilize electrostimulation or transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)

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Applying for a Medical License? Follow Our Helpful Tips

March 1, 2021 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law The process of obtaining a medical or health professional license can be challenging and

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Are You Applying for a Medical or Health Professional License? Follow Our Helpful Tips

March 1, 2021 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law The process of obtaining a medical or health

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You’ve Been Accused of Impairment or Misconduct, What Happens Now?

March 1, 2021 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law In an industry that revolves around helping others,

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Nurses: Follow These 30 Tips for Professional Correspondence

February 26, 2021 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law I review many letters, e-mails, memoranda, and other

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Ex-Employee Claims Disability Discrimination In ADA Suit Against Kaiser Permanente

February 25, 2021 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On November 4, 2020, a former employee of

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Legal Tips If You Are Having Academic, Disciplinary or Legal Problems with Your Residency Program

February 25, 2021 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Here are some tips to set the record

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Three Charged For Roles in $109 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme, HIPAA Violations

February 24, 2021 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law In October 2020, Massachusetts federal prosecutors charged three

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Physicians and Nurses: Follow These 30 Tips for Professional Correspondence

February 19, 2021 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law I review many letters, e-mails, memoranda, and other types of

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Florida Eye Doctor’s Request for New Medicare Fraud Trial Rejected

February 18, 2021 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On July 31, 2020, a panel of U.S. Eleventh Circuit

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Federal Judge Rules Florida Pediatric Group Must Face EEOC Suit for Nurses’s Retaliation Compliant

February 18, 2021 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On November 4, 2020, a Florida federal court judge ruled

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Impaired Practitioner Programs: What To Do if You’ve Been Accused?

February 18, 2021 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law In an industry that revolves around helping others,

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Cheating, Irregular Behavior and Other Challenges Facing Medical Students and Graduates

February 18, 2021 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law The road to becoming a physician is paved

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DOJ Charges 345 People Allegedly Involved in More Than $6 Billion in Fraud Related to Telemedicine, Opioid Prescriptions

February 17, 2021 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law In September 2020, federal prosecutors charged 345 doctors, nurses, and other

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Finding a NSO Insurance Attorney to Defend You in a Complaint Against Your Nursing License

February 17, 2021 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Many nurses, nurse practitioners, and certified registered nurse

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Doctor, You Might Need A Home Medical Equipment Provider License, If . . .

February 17, 2021 No Comments

By Michael L. Smith, J.D., R.R.T. Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Physicians frequently utilize electrostimulation or transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)

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Law Passed in Florida Aimed at Healthcare Professional Background Screening

February 17, 2021 No Comments

By Michael L. Smith, R.R.T., J.D., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law For several years, many healthcare professionals have been required to

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Florida Defends Medical Pot Law in High-Stakes State Supreme Court Battle

February 17, 2021 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On May 6, 2020, in a highly-important case

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Florida Department of Health Claims Orchid Nursery Has No Constitutional Protection In Pot Licenses

February 17, 2021 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On August 27, 2020, the Florida Department of

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Multiple Settlements with HHS for HIPAA Security Rule Violations & Data Breaches

February 17, 2021 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law In September 2020, the Department of Health and

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Senate Republicans Announce New Privacy Legislation: The SAFE DATA Act

February 10, 2021 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On September 17, 2020, Republican members of the

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Yale University to Pay $87,500 Settlement For Alleged Pay Discrimination

February 8, 2021 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Yale University agreed to pay $87,500 to resolve

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Woman Posing as Nurse Sentenced to Prison For Health Care and Wire Fraud, Identity Theft

February 3, 2021 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On September 23, 2020, a Tennessee woman who posed as

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Women Who Posed as Nurse Sentenced to Prison For Health Care Fraud, Identity Theft, and Wire Fraud

February 1, 2021 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On September 23, 2020, a Tennessee woman who

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New Changes to HHS Regulatory Process: Secretary Must Sign All Agency Rulemaking

February 1, 2021 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law In a September 15, 2020 memorandum, the current

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Mississippi Businessman Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison For $288 Million Tricare Fraud Scheme

January 29, 2021 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On January 15, 2021, a Mississippi man was

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Federal Judge Rules Florida Pediatric Group Must Face EEOC Suit for Nurses’ Retaliation Compliant

January 28, 2021 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On November 4, 2020, a Florida federal court

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Veterans Want Federal Court To Reconsider DEA Marijuana Classification

January 28, 2021 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On October 1, 2020, military veterans urged the

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Three Charged For Roles in $109 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme and HIPAA Violations

January 27, 2021 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law In October 2020, Massachusetts federal prosecutors charged three

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New Comprehensive Privacy Legislation Announced: The SAFE DATA Act

January 27, 2021 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On September 17, 2020, Republican members of the

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DOJ Charges 345 People Allegedly Involved in More Than $6 Billion in Healthcare Fraud, Mostly Related to Telemedicine and Opioid Prescriptions

January 26, 2021 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law In September 2020, federal prosecutors charged 345 doctors,

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Yale University to Pay $87,500 Settlement For Allegations It Underpaid Female Doctors

January 21, 2021 No Comments

By Carole C. Schriefer, J.D. Yale University agreed to pay $87,500 to resolve discrimination allegations with the U.S. Department of Labor. The discrimination alleged that

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10 Biggest Mistakes Dentists Make That Cause DOH Complaints

January 20, 2021 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law In representing dentists in complaints against their licenses,

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Two FL Pill Mill Owners Get Prison Time For Illegal Distribution Of Opioids

January 19, 2021 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On October 7, 2020, two owners of a

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Certifying Emotional Support Animals and Protecting Your License, Part 1 of 3

January 18, 2021 No Comments

By Amanda I. Forbes, J.D., and George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified in Health Law In today’s stress-filed world if you are a mental health counselor

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New Law Passed in Florida Aimed at Healthcare Professional Background Screening

January 18, 2021 No Comments

By Michael L. Smith, R.R.T., J.D., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law For several years, many healthcare professionals have been required to

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How an American Board of Internal Medicine Policy is Robbing America of Qualified Physicians

January 18, 2021 No Comments

By Achal A. Aggarwal, M.B.A., J.D. In July 2012, the American Board of Internal Medicine (“ABIM”) implemented a policy change placing limits on how long

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HHS Makes Changes to Regulatory Process for Rulemaking

January 18, 2021 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law In a September 15, 2020 memorandum, the current

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Going For an Evaluation With Your State Providers Health Program, Peer Assistance Program, Intervention Project for Nurses, or Professionals Resource Network? Tips on What NOT To Do!

January 14, 2021 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law So you are a physician, nurse or other

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Eight Tips If You Are Having Academic, Disciplinary or Legal Problems with Your Residency Program

January 14, 2021 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Here are some tips to set the record

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Two Admins at a Veterans Home Criminally Charged For Mishandling Deadly COVID-19 Outbreak

January 14, 2021 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified in Health Law On September 25, 2020, two administrators at a Massachusetts veterans home were

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New Sweeping Privacy Legislation Announced: The SAFE DATA Act

January 13, 2021 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On September 17, 2020, Republican members of the

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HHS Changes Regulatory Process: Secretary Must Sign All Agency Rulemaking

January 4, 2021 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law In a September 15, 2020 memorandum, the current

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Florida Dentist’s COVID-19 Interruption Insurance Claim Dismissed by Judge

January 4, 2021 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On September 3, 2020, a Florida federal judge

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Senate Republicans Announce Comprehensive Privacy Legislation: The SAFE DATA Act

December 30, 2020 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On September 17, 2020, Republican members of the

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Two Administrators Charged With Negligence For Deadly COVID-19 Outbreak at Veterans Home

December 30, 2020 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified in Health Law On September 25, 2020, two administrators at a Massachusetts veterans home were

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Yale University to Pay $87,500 For Alleged Pay Discrimination Against Female Doctors

December 29, 2020 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Yale University agreed to pay $87,500 to resolve discrimination allegations with the

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Two Non-physician Pill Mill Owners in Florida Sentenced To Prison For Illegal Distribution Of Opioids

December 29, 2020 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On October 7, 2020, two owners of a medical practice

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OSHA Fines Several Health Care Systems Over COVID-19 PPE Violations

December 28, 2020 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On September 14, 2020, the U.S. Department of

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Laws Governing ESAs and Service Animals, Part 3 of 3

December 22, 2020 No Comments

By Amanda I. Forbes, J.D. This is part 3 of 3 in a blog series regarding the differences between Service Animals and Emotional Support Animals.

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Veterans Urge Federal Court To Reconsider DEA Marijuana Classification

December 22, 2020 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On October 1, 2020, military veterans urged the

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Two Administrators Charged Over Handling of Deadly Virus Outbreak at Veterans Home

December 16, 2020 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified in Health Law On September 25, 2020, two administrators at a Massachusetts veterans home were criminally charged

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Senate Republicans Introduce Comprehensive New Data Privacy Legislation: The SAFE DATA Act

December 16, 2020 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On September 17, 2020, Republican members of the Senate Commerce

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Yale University Agrees to Pay $87,500 to Settle Allegations It Underpaid Female Doctors

December 16, 2020 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Yale University agreed to pay $87,500 to resolve

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Non-physician Pill Mill Owners in Tampa Sentenced To Prison Time For Illegal Distribution Of Opioids

December 16, 2020 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On October 7, 2020, two owners of a

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Judge Dismisses Dentist’s COVID-19 Business Interruption Insurance Claim in Florida

December 14, 2020 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On September 3, 2020, a Florida federal judge

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HHS Announces Change to Regulatory Process: Secretary Must Sign All Agency Rulemaking

December 7, 2020 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law In a September 15, 2020 memorandum, the current Secretary of

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OSHA Issues Citations to Health Care Systems Over COVID-19 PPE Violations

November 25, 2020 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On September 14, 2020, the U.S. Department of

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What Foreign Medical Graduates Need to Know Before Transferring Medical Schools

November 25, 2020 No Comments

By Achal A. Aggarwal, M.B.A., J.D., and George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., is Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law When

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Woman Posing as Nurse For Six Years Sentenced to Prison For Health Care Fraud, Identity Theft, and Wire Fraud

November 21, 2020 No Comments

  By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On September 23, 2020, a Tennessee woman

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Veterans Urge Federal Court To Hear Case Challenging DEA Marijuana Classification

November 20, 2020 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On October 1, 2020, military veterans urged the U.S. Ninth

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Florida Dentist’s COVID-19 Business Interruption Insurance Claim Dismissed

October 19, 2020 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On September 3, 2020, a Florida federal judge dismissed a

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New Law Passed in Florida for Health Professional Background Screening

October 5, 2020 No Comments

By Michael L. Smith, R.R.T., J.D., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law For several years, many healthcare professionals have been required to pass a

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Florida Senate Passes New Legislature to Fix Patient Brokering Act

October 5, 2020 No Comments

By Amanda I. Forbes, J.D. A new act (SB 1120) was recently passed by the Florida Senate and enacted on June 18, 2020, with an

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Emotional Support Animals and Protecting Your License, Pitfalls and Tips, Part 2 of 3

October 5, 2020 No Comments

By Amanda I. Forbes, J.D.; and George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified in Health Law This is part 2 of 3 in

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Main Office • 1101 Douglas Avenue, Suite 1000, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714   Telephone: (407) 331-6620

By Appointment • 37 N. Orange Avenue, Suite 500, Orlando, FL 32801  Telephone: (888) 331-6620

By Appointment • 201 E. Government Street, Pensacola, FL 32502  Telephone: (850) 439-1001 • Telefax: (407) 331-3030

By Appointment: 201 St. Charles Avenue, Suite 2500, New Orleans, LA 70170

Medicare/Medicaid Audits, Health Care Law, Contracts, Hospital Privileges Hearings, Investigations, DEA Defense, Board of Medicine Defense, Healthcare Fraud Defense, Medical Staff Fair Hearings, Administrative Hearings, PRN, IPN, Professional Licensing, Medicare/Medicaid Fraud Defense, Nursing Law, Hospital Peer Review,  Hospital Law, Board of Dentistry, Board of Nursing Complaint Defense, Board of Pharmacy, Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) Defense, Search Warrant and Subpoena Defense, NBME Representation, USMLE Challenges, ABIM Representation, Resident Physician Defense, VA & Military Physician Defense, Department of Health Investigation Defense, and more…

Available in the following Florida cities and counties: Daytona Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Gainesville, Jacksonville, Key West, Melbourne, Miami, Ocala, Orlando, Pensacola, Panama City, Sarasota, St. Petersburg, Tallahassee, Tampa, West Palm Beach, Alachua, Baker, Bay, Bradford, Brevard, Broward, Calhoun, Charlotte, Citrus, Clay, Collier, Columbia, Dade, De Soto, Dixie, Duval, Escambia, Flagler, Franklin, Gadsden, Gilchrist, Glades, Gulf, Hamilton, Hardee, Hendry, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Holmes, Indian River, Jackson, Jefferson, Lafayette, Lake, Lee, Leon, Levy, Liberty, Madison, Manatee, Marion, Martin, Monroe, Nassau, Okaloosa, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceloa, Palm Beach, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Putnam, St. Johns, St. Lucie, Santa Rosa, Sarasota, Seminole, Sumter, Suwannee, Taylor, Union, Volusia, Wakulla, Walton, and Washington

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