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On Wednesday, July 20, 2022, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) announced criminal charges against 36 defendants in 13 federal districts across the United States for more than $1.2 billion in alleged fraudulent telemedicine, cardiovascular and cancer genetic testing, and durable medical equipment (DME) schemes. In connection with the enforcement action, the department seized Read more →

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The Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act, otherwise known as EKRA, is a fairly new federal law that targets patient brokering and recovery profiteering. EKRA broadly makes it a federal crime for anyone, with respect to services covered by any health care benefit program, to knowingly and willfully: solicit or receive any remuneration (including any kickback, Read more →

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On June 27, 2022, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that physicians who act in subjective good faith when prescribing controlled substances to their patients are shielded from criminal liability under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).  This decision will make it much more difficult for prosecutors to convict medical professionals under the CSA Read more →

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Genetic testing, when medically necessary, can provide physicians with important information for the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of numerous illnesses. It has become an extremely valuable tool in many fields of medicine and can play a significant role in the overall medical care that a patient receives. In recent years, genetic testing has become heavily Read more →

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The process of attempting to obtain a nursing or other healthcare license in the State of Florida can be overwhelming, especially if you have health, discipline, or criminal history that must be disclosed.  Such information must be disclosed whether you are applying for your first nursing license directly out of nursing school or you are Read more →

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