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Nurses: Take a Look at This Disciplinary Action Database

May 8, 2025 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Nurses, did you know the National Council of

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Doctors: Don’t Let Your Clinical Privileges or Employment at a Hospital End While a Complaint or Investigation Is Pending

May 6, 2025 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Physicians often consult us after their case is

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Dentist Retiring or Relocating – Here’s What You Need To Do

May 5, 2025 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Any health professional who closes their office, moves

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Being Excluded From the Medicare Program and Placed on LEIE Carry Many, Many Adverse Consequences for Future Employment

May 5, 2025 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Many health professionals decide, with little research or

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Beware of “Your License is Suspended” Telephone Extortion Scam

March 11, 2025 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law I was recently contacted by a nurse practitioner

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Don’t Ignore Florida Department of Health Letters: Act Now

February 7, 2025 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law I hear again and again from doctors, nurses,

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Final Rule Amending 42 CFR Part 2 on Substance Use Disorder Confidentiality by HHS

August 20, 2024 No Comments

By: George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law In 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and

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DOJ Launches Whistleblower Rewards Program Inspired by Old West Posters

August 6, 2024 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified By The Florida Bar in Health Law Deputy U.S. Attorney General (DAG), Lisa Monaco, announced

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DOJ’s New Wanted Poster Rewards Program for Whistleblowers Mimics Old West

August 6, 2024 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Deputy U.S. Attorney General (DAG), Lisa Monaco, announced

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HHS Final Substance Use Disorder Confidentiality Rule Amending 42 CFR Part 2

August 6, 2024 No Comments

By: George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law In 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and

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Nurses: Contact an Experienced Health Law Attorney Before Signing an IPN Contract

July 29, 2024 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law The Impaired Practitioner Program for Nurses, formerly known

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Nursing Students Sue Florida College For Deceptive NCLEX Scheme

July 27, 2024 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Four nursing students from HCI College (formerly Health

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Florida Surgeon, Device Company Owner Arrested For Paying Bribes, Kickbacks

July 15, 2024 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 7, 2021, federal prosecutors announced the

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Florida Surgeon Handed Seven Years in Prison for $28 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme

July 14, 2024 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 18, 2021, a Tallahassee surgeon was

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Finding a Lawyer Who Takes CPH & Associates Insurance

July 7, 2024 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 often gets calls from nurses and

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NY Court Says Doctor Can Subpoena Yelp for User Info in Defamation Suit

June 25, 2024 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, 2021, the United States District

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DOJ Withdraws Outdated Antitrust Policy Statements For Healthcare Industry; “Safety Zones” Abolished

June 23, 2024 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, 2023, the Antitrust Division of

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Good News and Bad News: Medicare Decreases Physician Rates but Mental Health Counselors Now Allowed to Bill Medicare

June 14, 2024 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law and Hartley Brooks, Law Clerk, The Health Law

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Many Adverse NPDB Actions Are Reported That Should Not Be; Here Are Some Examples

June 14, 2024 No Comments

We are constantly being contacted by physicians, nurse practitioners, and other licensed health professionals seeking to appeal adverse National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) reports.  Often,

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Medicare Decreases Physician Rates but Mental Health Counselors Now Allowed to Bill Medicare

June 14, 2024 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law and Hartley Brooks, Law Clerk, The Health Law

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The Importance of Retaining Mental Health Records

June 14, 2024 No Comments

By Amanda I. Forbes, J.D. One of the key professional obligations of any psychotherapist involves providing reasonable access to client/patient records and securely maintaining client/patient

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List of Phony Florida Nursing Schools in FBI’s Operation Nightingale Investigation Now Over 21 Schools

June 10, 2024 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 has been involved in defending nurses and nursing students who

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Health Professionals Should Stay Off of TikTok, Face Book and Other Social Media Says Health Lawyer

June 10, 2024 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law and Hartley Brooks, Law Clerk, The Health Law Firm My firm has

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Florida Men Sentenced to Prison for Their Roles in TRICARE Prescription Fraud

June 10, 2024 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 17, 2023, three Florida men were

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NY Court Rules Doctor Can Subpoena Yelp for User Info in Defamation Suit

June 6, 2024 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, 2021, the United States District

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Texas Hospital’s Vaccination Mandate For COVID-19 Upheld by Federal Court

June 3, 2024 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., is Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law As some states lift COVID-19 restrictions, the

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Phony Florida Nursing Diploma Scam: Federal Criminal Indictments in “Operation Nightingale”

May 26, 2024 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law In January 2023, the U.S. Department of Justice

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25 Charged in Massive Fake Nursing Diploma Scheme in Florida

May 24, 2024 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 25, 2023, the U.S. Department of

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Manager of Dental Office Sentenced to Prison for Defrauding Medicaid Out of More Than $813,000

May 21, 2024 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, 2021, a former dental office

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Follow Our Tips for Taking Your USMLE Step Exams If You Want To Score Higher

May 18, 2024 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 common-sense tips you should be

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Court Rules New York Doctor Can Subpoena Yelp for User Info in Defamation Suit

May 15, 2024 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, 2021, the United States District

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HHS Releases Final Substance Use Disorder Confidentiality Rule

May 9, 2024 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 8, 2024, the U.S. Department of

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18 Former NBA Players Indicted For Alleged $4 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme

May 6, 2024 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, 2021, 18 former NBA players

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8 Major Chinese Med Schools Taken Off World Directory Relied on by ECFMG and USMLE

May 5, 2024 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., is Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law In April 2014, the new World Directory

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9th Circuit Court Rules Former Nurse Can Proceed With Med Mal Suit Against VA Hospital

May 2, 2024 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 29, 2021, the U.S. Court of Appeals for

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Florida Gov Signs Sweeping COVID-19 Liability Protections Into Law

April 30, 2024 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On March 29, 2021, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis

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Massage Therapists-You MUST Obtain License Complaint Defense Coverage Insurance

April 28, 2024 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law I am often called on to represent massage

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FL Pharmacy Alleges Wrongful HHS PrEP Program Termination

April 24, 2024 No Comments

On March 25, 2024, a Florida-based pharmacy alleged in a lawsuit it filed that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) abruptly cut

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Feds Charge 25 Individuals in Massive Fake Nursing Diploma Scheme in Florida

April 24, 2024 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 25, 2023, the U.S. Department of

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University of Colorado Sued For Denying COVID-19 Vaccine Religious Exemptions

April 23, 2024 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 29, 2021, a pediatrician and medical

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New Jersey Appeals Court Says Plaintiffs Don’t Need Presuit Affidavits to Sue LPNs in Medical Malpractice Cases

April 19, 2024 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 possibly precedent-setting case, on November 9,

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Walgreens Accused of Providing Insufficient COBRA Notices, Class Action Lawsuit Says

April 19, 2024 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 30, 2022, a group of former

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Florida Man Agrees to Plead Guilty in $110 Million Telemedicine Medicare Fraud Scheme

April 15, 2024 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 16, 2024, a Parkland, Florida, man

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California Dental Practice Pays $23,000 Settlement For Potential HIPAA Privacy Violations Involving Yelp Posts

April 12, 2024 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On December 14, 2022, the Department of Health

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Florida Man Guilty in $36.2M Telemedicine Fraud

April 9, 2024 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On March 20th, 2024, the U.S. Attorney’s Office,

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Florida Pharmacy Sues Claiming HHS Wrongly Terminated it from Federal PrEP Program

April 9, 2024 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On March 25, 2024, a pharmacy in Celebration,

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Florida Man Pleads Guilty To $36.2 Million Telehealth Medicare Fraud Scheme

April 8, 2024 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On March 20th, 2024, the U.S. Attorney’s Office,

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Florida Telehealth Laws for Mental Health Counselors, Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists

April 1, 2024 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law The Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage

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Humana Agrees To Pay $11.2 Million to End Nurses’ Overtime Suit

March 26, 2024 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., is Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On September 27, 2021, Humana agreed to

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Dental Office Manager Sentenced to One Year in Prison for Defrauding Medicaid Out of More Than $813,000

March 26, 2024 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, 2021, a former dental office

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9th Circuit Says Former Federal Nurse Can Proceed With Medical Malpractice Suit Against VA Hospital

March 26, 2024 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 29, 2021, the U.S. Court of

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DOH Releases Quarterly Report Covering Through March 2021

March 26, 2024 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law The Florida Department of Health’s Quarterly Performance Report

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NAPB Sends False Examination Results to Hundreds of Pharmacy Graduates. Again.

March 23, 2024 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 19, 2022, the National Association of

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Florida Primary Care Practice Settles HIPAA Investigation for $20,000

March 23, 2024 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On December 15, 2022, the Department of Health

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Walgreens Accused of Providing Insufficient COBRA Notices, Class Action Says

March 22, 2024 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 30, 2022, a group of former

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When the DEA Comes Knocking: 15 Tips If You Find Yourself Facing a “Routine” DEA Inspection

March 21, 2024 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law As the United States continues to open back

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Under Medical Peer Review from the Military or the VA? Get Experienced Legal Representation Now

March 19, 2024 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 is often consulted by military physicians,

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Letter from the OIG Terminating You from the Medicare Program? What You Need to Do!

March 18, 2024 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Have you received a letter from the Office

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What You Need to Know Right Now If the DEA is Knocking on Your Door!

March 16, 2024 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Is the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) knocking at

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Many Adverse NPDB Actions Are Reported That Should Not Be;  Here Are Examples

March 12, 2024 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law We are constantly being contacted by physicians, nurse

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Department of Health Quarterly Report Released Covering Through March 2021

March 11, 2024 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law The Florida Department of Health’s Quarterly Performance Report

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Male Surgeon Wins $15 Million Verdict in Suit Based on “Reverse Discrimination” and Anti-Male Bias;  Hospital Requests New Trial

March 6, 2024 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law and Hartley Brooks, Law Clerk, The Health Law

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Male Surgeon Wins $15 Million Verdict in Suit Based on “Reverse Discrimination” and Anti-Male Bias; Hospital Requests New Trial

March 6, 2024 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law and Hartley Brooks, Law Clerk, The Health Law

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Medicare Final Rule Decreased Physician Payments But Expands Coverage to Counselors

March 4, 2024 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law and Hartley Brooks, Law Clerk, The Health Law

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Esformes Reaches Plea Deal in Major Nursing Home Medicare Fraud Scheme

March 4, 2024 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law and Hartley Brooks, Law Clerk, The Health Law

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Is the DEA Knocking on Your Door? What You Need to Know Right Now!

March 2, 2024 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Is the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) knocking at

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Ex-Surgery Technician Slaps Georgia Urology Practice With Federal Discrimination Lawsuit

March 2, 2024 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 7, 2022, a former surgical technician

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Maryland & Missouri Become 20th and 21st States to Legalize Recreational Marijuana

March 1, 2024 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Five states had proposals to legalize recreational marijuana

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Eight Major Chinese Medical Schools No Longer Listed in World Directory Relied on by ECFMG and USMLE

February 26, 2024 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., is Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law In April 2014, the new World Directory

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Good News and Bad News for ECFMG & USMLE Applicants: Recent Changes for the USMLE Step Exams

February 26, 2024 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., is Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law These are some recently announced changes that

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When the DEA Comes Knocking: 15 Tips For a “Routine” DEA Inspection

February 22, 2024 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law As the United States continues to open back

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Follow These Simple Rules To Keep Your License & Avoid Complaints If You Are a Counselor or Psychotherapists

February 21, 2024 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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Florida Man Strikes Again–Government Wants Life Sentence for Florida Man in $187 Million Medicare Fraud Case

February 20, 2024 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law and Hartley Brooks, Law Clerk, The Health Law

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Nurse Faces Suit for Wrongful Death of Jail Inmate Says 10th Circuit Court of Appeals

February 18, 2024 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On March 3, 2021, the U.S. 10th Circuit

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Appellate Court Reverses Nursing Board’s Revocation of License For Florida Nurse; “Due Process Rights Violated” Says Court of Appeal

February 15, 2024 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 22, 2022, Florida’s First District Court

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Pharmacy Technicians Allowed to Administer Immunizations After New Florida Legislation

February 12, 2024 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 1, 2022, Florida passed HB 1209,

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New Jersey Appeals Court Says Plaintiffs Don’t Need Affidavit to Sue LPN in Medical Malpractice Cases

February 8, 2024 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 precedent-setting case, on November 9, 2022,

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Accused of Irregular Behavior on the USMLE? Here’s What You Will Do Wrong

February 7, 2024 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law We frequently receive calls for consultations from students

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Find the Right Attorney For Your Irregular Behavior Case Before the USMLE or ECFMG

February 6, 2024 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law If you have received a letter from the

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Are You Taking the USMLE Step Exams? Follow Our Tips If You Want to Score Higher

February 6, 2024 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 common-sense tips you should be

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Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Says Serial Killer Cannot Sue Psychiatrist for Medical Malpractice

February 6, 2024 No Comments

By: George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law and Hartley Brooks, Law Clerk, The Health Law

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Have You Received a Notice of “Irregular Behavior” from the USMLE? Important Information for You!

February 2, 2024 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Have you received a letter or e-mail from the United States Medical

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What is the Cost For Legal Defense in a Hospital Medical Staff Peer Review Fair Hearing?

January 31, 2024 No Comments

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

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Rapper 50 Cent Sues Florida Plastic Surgeon Over “Penile Enhancement” Ads & Social Media Photos

January 28, 2024 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 16, 2022, 50 Cent, the rapper

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A Criminal Offense On Your Record Can Prevent You from Obtaining Your License in Florida

January 26, 2024 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Someone arrested for a criminal offense knows that

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Mental Health Counselors and Psychotherapists: Follow These Simple Rules to Keep Your License and Avoid Complaints

January 24, 2024 No Comments
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Florida Passes New Legislation That Allows Pharmacy Technicians to Administer Immunizations

January 22, 2024 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 1, 2022, Florida passed HB 1209,

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Follow These Steps If You Receive an OIG Subpoena from the DOH

January 22, 2024 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

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Florida Pharmacy Owner Pleads Guilty For Role in $8.3 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme

January 13, 2024 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 27, 2022, a Florida pharmacy owner

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Florida Nurse Wins Reversal by Appellate Court of Nursing Board’s Revocation of License; “Due Process Rights Violated” Says Court of Appeal

January 11, 2024 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 22, 2022, Florida’s First District Court

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A Criminal Record Can Prevent You from Obtaining Your License in Florida

January 9, 2024 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Someone arrested for a criminal offense knows that

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Mental Health Counselors & Social Workers: If You’re Applying for Your Professional License, Read This First!

January 9, 2024 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 mental health counselor

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Centene to Pay Washington State $19 Million to Resolve Medicaid Fraud Allegations

January 8, 2024 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 24, 2022, managed healthcare company, Centene

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From the archives: A Criminal Offense Can Prevent You from Obtaining Your License in Florida

January 8, 2024 No Comments

Previously published on October 14, 2022By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Someone arrested for

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HHS OIG Release of New “General Compliance Program Guidance” Provides Valuable Insight on Prevention of Health Care Fraud, Waste, and Abuse

January 4, 2024 No Comments

By Michelle E. Missigman, J.D. On November 6, 2023, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of the Inspector General (OIG), released

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Tele-behavioral Health: Important Legal Considerations for Mental Health Providers

January 2, 2024 No Comments

By Amanda I. Forbes, J.D. Starting in 2020 and throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, tele-behavioral health services, also known as “e-counseling,” rapidly expanded. Because individuals were

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Types of Disciplinary Actions Taken By the Board of Massage Therapy

January 2, 2024 No Comments

By Castillana F. Duvernay, J.D. The Florida Board of Massage Therapy can take disciplinary actions against you and your massage establishment if you are not

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Ex-Navy Officer Sentenced to 2.5 Years in Prison For $2 Million Insurance Fraud

January 2, 2024 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law and Hartley Brooks, Law Clerk, The Health Law

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Florida Dentist Convicted of First-Degree Murder of Florida Statue University Law Professor

January 2, 2024 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law and Hartley Brooks, Law Clerk, The Health Law

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Steps to Take If You Receive an OIG Subpoena from the DOH

January 1, 2024 No Comments

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

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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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