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Plaintiff in hospice fraud case apparently will not have capacity to discover who exactly at hospital referred plaintiff to hospice. Does it mean attending physician and hospital are not liable?
Situation.
Terminal diagnosis was recorded on admission to hospital by attending... View More 
Fraudulent certification for admission to hospice was recorded on the day of admission to hospice, by a physician unknown to the patient (but probably indeed affiliated with hospice).
Hospice certification was recorded based on non-existent terminal disease, which was recorded on admission... View More
When hospice is corporation CEO has to be served. The question is: when corporation hospice is owned by 2 corporations, what corporation(s) shall be served with complaint?
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answered on Apr 21, 2024
Under California law, when a hospice corporation is owned by two corporations and a complaint needs to be served, the complaint should generally be served to the registered agent for service of process of the hospice corporation itself, rather than the parent corporations.
However, if the... View More
What are legal implications for hospice, that lied under subpoena about identity of medical director, among other fake info?
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answered on Apr 21, 2024
Under California law, lying under oath or providing false information in response to a subpoena can have serious legal consequences:
1. Perjury: Knowingly providing false testimony under oath is considered perjury, which is a felony offense in California (California Penal Code Section 118).... View More
When hospice is sued for fraud. Hospice in corporation INC. CEO is listed, but also incorporated owners of the hospice. On whom complaint has to be served?
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answered on Apr 21, 2024
Under California law, when a corporation is sued, the complaint must be served on the corporation itself, rather than on individual officers, directors, or shareholders. This is typically done by serving the complaint on the corporation's registered agent for service of process, which is... View More
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Hospice fraud litigation. How to find out in California what doctors are associated with hospice license? Hospice records present improbable doctors info.
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answered on Apr 20, 2024
In California, to verify which doctors are associated with a hospice license, you can begin by contacting the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). This agency oversees licensing and compliance for health facilities, including hospices. They maintain records of all licensed hospices and... View More
Is hospice required to publish on website names of affiliated doctors?
Is it public information?
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answered on Apr 20, 2024
Hospice organizations are not generally required to publish the names of affiliated doctors on their websites. Regulations can vary by state and by the policies of individual hospice providers, so it's a good idea to check with specific hospices or local health departments for the most... View More
How to obtain information about doctors associated with hospice license, if CMS certification number is known?
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answered on Apr 20, 2024
To find out information about doctors associated with a hospice that has a CMS certification number in California, you can start by visiting the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) website. This site provides access to various data, including details about certified hospice care... View More
How to look up information associated with hospice accreditation (specifically doctors on the list) if hospice is accredited by ACHC?
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answered on Apr 20, 2024
To look up information about a hospice accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC), you can start by visiting the ACHC's official website. There, you will find resources and tools to help verify accreditation status. It's also useful to contact the ACHC directly... View More
Hospice fraud case. How to find out what doctors in reality are associated with hospice license?
What organization issues a hospice license?
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answered on Apr 20, 2024
To find out which doctors are actually associated with a hospice license, especially in cases related to potential fraud, you can start by consulting the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). This department oversees the licensing of hospice care providers in the state. The hospice... View More
How to find out what medical doctors were associated with the licence of hospice corporation?
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answered on Apr 20, 2024
To find out which medical doctors were associated with the license of a hospice corporation in California, you'll need to access public records or contact the relevant state regulatory agencies. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is responsible for licensing and overseeing... View More
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What controls, implemented in the Californian judicial system, prevent Counsel who defends hospice fraud (by a hospital and hospice company): not to artificially prolong the case, not to oppress Plaintiff. What is the procedure that describes such controls, actions that the Plaintiff can take?
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answered on Apr 20, 2024
In California, there are several controls in place to prevent counsel from unduly prolonging a hospice fraud case or oppressing the plaintiff. First, the California Rules of Court encourage timely resolution of cases, and judges actively manage the timeline of each case to prevent unnecessary... View More
Employer has indicated they are waiting on a decision from our third-party short-term disability company on a disability claim before the employer makes an internal decision on granting FMLA. I thought FMLA and short-term disability insurance were separate, and that I could qualify for FMLA... View More
What are the relevant rules and regulations on starting a health insurance company in California. How can a startup which is from a foreign country set up its operations in this space. Please point me to the right set of resources. Thank you
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answered on Apr 19, 2024
Starting a health insurance company in California involves navigating a complex set of regulations and obtaining necessary approvals from the California Department of Insurance. First, you must incorporate your business in California. This involves choosing a business structure, such as a... View More
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I had back surgery spinal stenosis in 2019. If I remember correctly I only saw him once after the surgery. He had moved to another practice. I had called several time to make an appointment at his new practice.. I was told he was not taking new patient. I told the receptionist that I was not a new... View More
For hospice fraud by Hospice as General stock corporation (means CEO).
Hospice as corporation bears vicarious liability for independent contractors, as applicable.
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answered on Apr 18, 2024
In California, a hospice operating as a general stock corporation can be held vicariously liable for the actions of its independent contractors in certain circumstances, particularly when those actions involve fraud. Here's a more detailed explanation:
1. Vicarious liability: This... View More
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