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Federal Circuit Courts Continue to Grapple Whether Differing Medical Opinions in False Claims Cases are Sufficient to Create a Dispute About Falsity

Apr 08, 2020 at 08:36 am by steve

Courts continue to be split regarding what is required to establish falsity under the False Claims Act, causing potential confusion amongst healthcare providers. On March 4, 2.... Read More

The New SECURE Act Affects Your Retirement Planning

Apr 08, 2020 at 08:34 am by steve

The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act was signed by President Trump in December 2019 and became effective as of January 1, 2020. While the Act.... Read More

Overdue Rule Changes Brings Clarity to Patient Requests

Mar 23, 2020 at 12:59 pm by steve

A January 2020 decision by the District Court of Columbia has invalidated a rule regarding an individual's access to protected health information (PHI). The rule vacated a 201.... Read More

Preventing Diabetes through Lifestyle Changes

Mar 23, 2020 at 12:50 pm by steve

Approximately 30 percent of the three million people in metro Birmingham have pre-diabetes, a condition that can progress to Type 2 diabetes without treatment. The UAB Weight.... Read More

What Can You Charge for a Copy of a Medical Record? The Rules Have Changed.

Mar 23, 2020 at 12:46 pm by steve

As you may know, a patient has the right to access his/her medical records pursuant to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ("HIPAA"). Providers can charge.... Read More