Florida played a significant role in the Department of Justice’s 2026 National Health Care Fraud Takedown, the largest healthcare fraud enforcement action in U.S. history. Of the 455 defendants charged nationwide in schemes involving more than $6.5 billion in alleged fraud, 36 defendants were charged in Florida across the Southern, Middle, and Northern Districts. Federal...Read More

In June 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice announced the largest healthcare fraud takedown in the department’s history, charging 455 defendants, including ninety doctors, nurses, and other licensed medical professionals, in schemes involving more than $6.5 billion in alleged fraudulent claims. The operation, known as the 2026 National Health Care Fraud Takedown, spanned fifty-six federal...Read More

Most people have heard of physical restraints, such as straps or devices used to restrict movement. Fewer people are familiar with a different and often less visible practice known as a chemical restraint. A chemical restraint occurs when medication is used to control a person’s behavior, limit movement, or make them easier to manage rather...Read More

When families place a loved one in a nursing home, they trust that the facility will provide appropriate care, monitor medications carefully, and prioritize the resident’s well-being. Unfortunately, recent federal investigations suggest that some nursing homes may be doing the opposite. In March 2026, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector...Read More

Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the healthcare industry. What once sounded futuristic is now becoming part of everyday medical care. Hospitals and healthcare systems across the country are increasingly using AI-assisted technology to help with diagnosis, treatment recommendations, imaging analysis, patient monitoring, and surgical planning. Supporters of these systems argue that AI can improve efficiency,...Read More

Medical records are one of the most important parts of healthcare. They document symptoms, diagnoses, treatment plans, physician observations, medications, follow-up instructions, testing results, and communication between healthcare providers. In many ways, medical records tell the story of a patient’s care. They also play a central role in medical malpractice litigation. When questions arise about...Read More

Many patients assume that if they had insurance on the day of their emergency room visit, the bill should be covered. Unfortunately, that is not always how these situations unfold. In some cases, a patient receives a bill for emergency physician services months after treatment, only to learn that insurance will not cover it. That...Read More

An emergency room visit is stressful enough without the confusion that can follow weeks or months later. Many patients assume that once they provide their insurance information at the hospital, the billing process will work itself out. That is why it can be so frustrating to receive a bill for emergency physician services months after...Read More

Frequently Asked Questions About Retained Surgical Objects Discovering that a foreign object was left inside your body after surgery can be shocking and frightening. Unfortunately, this type of medical mistake happens more often than many patients realize. Medical professionals refer to these incidents as retained surgical objects (RSOs). These objects may include surgical sponges, gauze,...Read More

Surgery requires precision, coordination, and strict safety procedures. Patients trust that medical teams will carefully account for every instrument and material used during a procedure. Unfortunately, mistakes can occur. One of the most serious surgical errors happens when a foreign object is accidentally left inside a patient’s body after surgery. These incidents are known as...Read More