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| 1 | While States Enact Their Own False Claims Acts, Congress Ponders Expanding Federal Provisions Michael G. Considine, Andrew P. Gaillard, Patrick Hamilton, Helen Harris, Dennis T. Kearney, John J. O'Reilly, Jeffrey Plotkin, Edgardo Ramos, Stanley A. Twardy; Day Pitney LLP; July 23, 2008, previously published on Spring 2008 With roots dating from the Civil War, the False Claim Act ("FCA") has enabled the federal government to recover more than $20 billion over the past 20 years from numerous government contractors, pharmaceutical and medical device companies, hospitals, universities and others who supply... |
| 2 | Senate Fails to Adopt the House-passed Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act Jason McKitrick; King & Spalding LLP; July 18, 2008, previously published on June 30, 2008 Thursday night, the Senate failed to adopt the House-passed Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act by a vote of 58-40 (with Majority Leader Reid switching his vote to no for procedural reasons). |
| 3 | Medicare Proposed Regulation Ensures Continued Access to Care for Rural Beneficiaries Christina Gonzalez; King & Spalding LLP; July 18, 2008, previously published on June 30, 2008 On June 26, 2008 CMS announced proposed changes to the Medicare rules that would ensure continued access to health care for beneficiaries who live in rural underserved areas and aim to improve the quality of that care. |
| 4 | Multi-Million Dollar Jury Award Upheld for Misleading Reference Letters Susan E. Ziel, Neil Hazaray; Krieg DeVault LLP; July 18, 2008, previously published on June 2008 On May 8, 2008, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit partially reversed the well-known Kadlec Medical Center v. Lakeview Anesthesia Associates case (E.D. La., May 9, 2006), which concerned the respective duties of a Louisiana hospital and an anesthesia group in responding to... |
| 5 | State Supreme Court Affirms Stock Redemption for Noncompete Breach Neil Hazaray; Krieg DeVault LLP; July 18, 2008, previously published on June 2008 On May 16, 2008, the Kansas Supreme Court affirmed a summary judgment verdict granting two health care corporations the right to redeem stock, pursuant to each corporation's bylaws, from physician-shareholders who invested in a competing health care facility. |
| 6 | Ex-Employer Liable for Failure to Maintain Malpractice Insurance Leigh Ann Lauth O'Neill; Krieg DeVault LLP; July 18, 2008, previously published on June 2008 The Indiana Court of Appeals recently held that a genuine issue of material fact existed as to whether a physician's former employer orally promised to continue her malpractice insurance after her termination and whether her reliance on such promise was reasonable. |
| 7 | Stark Law Growing Ever More Complex Thomas H. Hawk; King & Spalding LLP; July 18, 2008, previously published on June 30, 2008 In the April 30 hospital inpatient rule, CMS proposed some revisions to the so-called "stand in the shoes" rules applicable to physicians and physician organizations. |
| 8 | Recruited Physician Liable for Breach after Staff Privileges Denied Neil Hazaray; Krieg DeVault LLP; July 18, 2008, previously published on June 2008 On April 22, 2008, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana held that the Plaintiff, Good Samaritan Hospital ("Hospital"), was entitled to summary judgment on its breach of contract claims against the Defendant, Dr. Joseph Richardson ("Dr. Richardson"), and... |
| 9 | New Reporting Requirements for Surgical and Radiological Services Provided at Texas Facilities Elizabeth N. Rogers, Leah B. Stewart; Vinson & Elkins LLP; July 16, 2008, previously published on June 26, 2008 On June 13, 2008, the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) issued proposed rules governing the collection and release of ambulatory surgical care and emergency department data. |
| 10 | Payments for Outpatient Services On Behalf Of Beneficiaries in Skilled Nursing Facility Stays May Be Recouped Carla J. Cox; Jackson Walker L.L.P.; July 16, 2008, previously published on June 26, 2008 According to the Office of Inspector General's Semi-Annual Report for the period ended March 31, 2008, the OIG found that for calendar years (CY) 2001-2002, Medicare Part B made a total of $106.9 million in potential overpayments to suppliers of outpatient hospital, laboratory, and radiology... |
