Category Archives: Criminal

Healthcare fraud: shaking the foundations

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Pat Iyer

Healthcare fraud is big business, which costs the US Government and Americans huge dollars. There are several federal statutes that tie into making fraud a crime. These criminal statues include Health care fraud Theft or embezzlement in connection to health … Continue reading →

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Dying for a big butt

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Pat Iyer

No, I am not talking about people dying because they are obese and have big butts. I am talking about women who go to laypeople to get injections into their buttocks to make them look larger. A dangerous trend has … Continue reading →

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How medical fraud can hurt you

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Pat Iyer

Doctors inflating bills? Recording treatment that was never rendered? Referring patients to facilities where they have a financial interests? Getting kickbacks for referring patients? Treating patients who are dead? Really? On September 7, 2011, the U.S. Department of Justice announced … Continue reading →

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Stop workplace violence against nurses

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Pat Iyer

Nursing is a hard profession. It is physically and intellectually demanding. It requires patience, the ability to relate to diverse types of patients, communication skills and flexibility. Multitasking is essential, as is the ability to size up a situation and … Continue reading →

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Music and the Law: Part 1

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Pat Iyer

One day I took out my Ipod and categorized some music. See how many of these songs you know and why they fit into the category. Do you have a contribution? Add it in the comments. Criminal Back on the … Continue reading →

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Medical Mafia and Howard Awand

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Pat Iyer

A Las Vegas man, named as a former medical consultant, refused to testify before a grand jury about his role in a scheme that involved personal injury, medical malpractice and medical liens. Awand, 66, who is already incarcerated for income … Continue reading →

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Plaintiff winner #4: Sexual assault

Posted on November 15, 2010 by Pat Iyer

How do sexual predators gain access to vulnerable patients? They may come in the form of an employee, visitor, staffing agency employee, or patient. The healthcare facility is obligated to know who it hires to provide care. Criminal background checks … Continue reading →

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Computerized medical records – forensic issues Part 1

Posted on October 6, 2010 by Pat Iyer

There is a strong trend to computerization of medical records. This method of recording information about a patient offers many advantages. The fourth is the impact on forensic issues. *** News flash: The Institute of Medicine (IOM) will conduct a … Continue reading →

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Salmonella and Eggs by Pat Iyer

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Pat Iyer

Inspections of Iowa egg production farms led to recalls of more than half a billion eggs. The visits to the farms were carried out to check compliance with new federal egg safety regulations that went into effect last month. Inspectors … Continue reading →

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