Monthly Archives: April 2011

Watchout For Scams- If it sounds too good to be true in the healthcare business, it probably is just that.

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If you believe that you may have become a victim of a scam or that someone is trying to victimize you, please feel free to contact Haberslaw to protect your practice. The Article  below demonstrates what others have found to be … Continue reading

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Physicians’ DEA And Medical Board Responsibilities

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As a courtesy of Haberslaw and a public service, Haberslaw is bringing to you the following Question and Answers concerning  your DEA and Medical Board responsibilities, as to controlled substance. Having commonly asked Questions and Answers concerning DEA and Medical Board drug issues is an … Continue reading

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Posted in Drug Enforcement Agency DEA, Medical Boards | 5 Comments

FSMB’s Model Policy For Controlled Substances

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As a courtesy of Haberslaw and a public service, Haberslaw is bringing to you the Federation of State Medical Boards [FSMB] Model Policy for Controlled Substances in its entirity. Having a copy of the policy and implementing it are two different … Continue reading

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More Compelling Information Concerning What Providers Need To Know Concerning ACCOUNTABLE CARE ORGANIZATIONS, ACOs, Since CMS Issues Its Proposed Regulations.

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Haberslaw advises physicians and other healthcare providers: This article is further preliminary information for healthcare  Providers [physicians and hospital administrators] concerning Accountable Care Organizations, ACOs, based upon CMS’ proposed regulations for its’ Shared Savings Program. It is not intended to be exhaustive but, … Continue reading

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Posted in ACO, Center for Medicare Medicaid Services CMS, Office of Inspector General OIG | 3 Comments

OIG Advisory Opinion No. 11-03 Concerning A Joint Venture In A Pharmacy

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The below is an Advisory Opinion of the Office of Inspector General that has  been requested concerning a joint venture which would establish a pharmacy as described in the Advisory Opinion. Advisory Opinions can be requested to afford the requestor guidance … Continue reading

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Posted in Office of Inspector General OIG | 3 Comments

Disclaimer

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Disclaimer The material contained in this blog or on our website is provided solely for informational purposes and not intended to be a substitute for legal counsel. This information is not intended to create, and receipt of it does not … Continue reading

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HHS DOJ & FTC Issue Proposed Regulations For Share Saving Program-ACOs

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Haberslaw advises administrators, physicians and other healthcare providers: The newest and hottest mechanism devised by CMS to adjust for our demographic dysfunction and the pilfering from Medicare of 500 Billion dollars by the Healthcare Reform Act’s supporters is the Accountable … Continue reading

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Posted in Center for Medicare Medicaid Services CMS, Department of Justice DOJ, Office of Inspector General OIG | 8 Comments

CMS’ Recovery Audit Contractors [RAC] Identify Alleged Improper Medicare Payments On A Bounty System And Any Healthcare Provider Is The Target

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Haberslaw advises all healthcare providers and facilities: CMS has already initiated its bounty hunter system as to physicians and facilities for recovery of expended funds. That means that the targeted provider must repay the challenged payments which are predicated upon … Continue reading

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Posted in Center for Medicare Medicaid Services CMS, Compliance Programs, Defensive Medicine, Department of Justice DOJ, FBI, healthlaw, Office of Inspector General OIG | 4 Comments

The More Efficient Mouse Trap Prevails

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When it comes to efficiency in healthcare, public policy rewards the practitioner who can make a “better mouse trap” for less.  When doctors sue for antitrust violations, it is advantageous if they can legitimately present themselves as being efficient medical … Continue reading

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