Posted on Firm News February 1, 2014 by author
After consideration of the rebuttal statement prepared by the Firm, the Probable Cause Panel for the Board of Nursing determined that probable cause did not exist and directed the case against a Certified Nurse Assistant represented by the Firm be closed by the Florida Department of Health. The Firm fully investigated the allegations contained in Read more →
Posted on Firm News February 1, 2014 by author
After attempting to appeal the implementation of a 100% prepayment review by Medicare, a therapy/rehabilitation clinic hired the Firm to assist in challenging the prepayment review. Despite that fact that the client was successfully appealing the denied claims, the Medicare contractor was continuing the prepayment review. The Firm intervened on behalf of the client, using Read more →
Posted on Firm News February 1, 2014 by author
In connection with a Medicare EHR incentive payment meaningful use audit, the Firm successfully argued our healthcare practitioner client was in compliance with all requirements for receipt of the Medicare EHR Incentive at the time its attestations were submitted. As such our client was not subject to an overpayment for the monies received. The Client Read more →
Posted on Firm News January 7, 2014 by author
The Florida Department of Health has closed an investigation against a pharmacist client of the firm after a no probable cause finding was made regarding allegations that the pharmacist diverted controlled substances. The investigation initially began as a DEA criminal investigation, and the firm represented the pharmacist in that investigation as well. The criminal investigation Read more →
Posted on Firm News January 2, 2014 by author
The Firm has secured the reinstatement of the billing number for a provider that was revoked by Medicare for the last year. Through a combination of appeals and direct interaction with Medicare officials, Medicare agreed to reverse the revocation, finding that the provider had made a good faith effort to comply. The provider was revoked Read more →