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PEER REVIEW BEST PRACTICES WITH PAUL VERARDI – THE DEEP DIVE
Our newest virtual seminar is based on the principle that “better has no limit” especially when it comes to peer review best practices! The Deep Dive supplements our Peer Review Clinic and provides an in-depth review and discussion of all things peer review, whether the issue is clinical quality, conduct, health, or utilization. This seminar provides numerous experience-tested recommendations from years in the trenches, as well as substantial new supplemental materials to help your cause. Learn them, use them, and better achieve the two main goals of promoting patient safety and practitioner success!*
What’s New in Health Law
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New Cases
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U.S. District Court Issues Ruling in Whistleblower Retaliation Case
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan issued a ruling in a podiatrist’s False Claims Act lawsuit against a medical center in Detroit. The podiatrist, who had a history of conflict with other physicians on the medical staff, claimed that he was the victim of illegal retaliation over his role in reporting fraudulent billing practices. The court ultimately concluded that the podiatrist’s retaliation claim against the medical center was not viable, because he failed to provide sufficient evidence of an illegal adverse action. The district court granted the medical center’s motion for summary judgment and dismissed all remaining claims without prejudice.
El-Khalil v. Usen
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I’ve heard that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) has recently begun a new program called “Acute Hospital Care at Home.” Can you explain more about this? Is this related to the Hospitals without Walls initiative?
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