The Health Law Offices of Anthony C. Vitale

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OIG Report Finds Improper Billing for Telemedicine Services

As the push to increase the use of telemedicine grows, so too do concerns over questionable billing practices. In a ...
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OIG Workplan Update: From Opioid Misuse to Elder Abuse

The United States Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General (OIG) continues to update its Work Plan ...
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Feds Cracking Down on Opioid Prescribers and Dispensers

Healthcare professionals and pharmacies take note: If you are prescribing or dispensing what appears to be an unusual or disproportionate ...
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New Florida Law Makes it Easier for Doctors to Offer Direct Primary Care Agreements

Late last month, Florida Gov. Rick Scott signed a bill (HB 37) allowing physicians, chiropractors and group practices to sign ...
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Ridesharing Agreements Present Anti-Kickback Risks

Earlier this month, Uber announced the unveiling of a new service it has dubbed “Uber Health†which it describes as ...
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What Does Florida’s New Opioid Legislation Mean for Your Practice?

Responding to the spike in opioid-related overdoses and fatalities, the Florida Legislature has passed a bill (HB 21) that institutes ...
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OIG Report Finds Vulnerabilities at HHAs That Could Lead to Fraud

Home health agencies are required to submit to onsite surveys to ensure they are complying with Medicare standards. But a ...
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Dumpster Diver Demonstrates Importance of Proper Medical Record Storage and Disposal

Just because a business closes its doors, it doesn’t mean that it no longer is obligated to safeguard patients’ protected ...
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OIG Report: Medicare Paid out Millions in Improper Payments to Chiropractors

A report issued this month by the Office of Inspector General (OIG) finds that about half of Medicare payments made ...
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Florida Telemedicine Update

Filed last September by Florida Senator Aaron Bean, Senate Bill 280, which establishes the standard of care for telehealth and ...
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