Questions answered by Lawrence A. Laddaga

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How can I do this while avoiding any liability suits against me?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on January 13, 2016

I agree with the other two responders that there are so many federal laws and agencies involved with clinical trials or research or experimentation...

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Can a provider choose to opt out of submitting the bill to Medicare when they think that they can recover better on a lien?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on January 11, 2016

The simple answer is Yes, they not only may, but they are required by law to do so. In 1980. Congress passed legislation which provides when...

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How do I amend my medical record because of a wrong diagnosis?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on January 04, 2016

See the section entitled "corrections" at the bottom of this link from the US Dept of HHS regarding amending a medical record under HIPAA....

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Is there anything I can do? Did my insurance company break any laws?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on December 08, 2015

It is not unusual for a health plan to make payment on an account in error, or to pay to much and to later seek a refund from the provider. ...

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Can I be denied Health Care?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on November 23, 2015

A physician or urgent care medical center may refuse treatment for non payment of your bills. Since you may not have an obligation to pay for your...

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If an inheritance is not in specific ben. names, is there a way to put my part in someone else's name at time of distribution?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on October 29, 2015

The child that does not want his part in his name can disclaim his interest, in which case his interest would go according to the will OR he can...

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Hospital was over paid for services rendered and they refuse to issue a refund.

Lawrence's answer | Answered on August 26, 2015

Ask Humana if the have a managed care contract with Piedmont. If yes, then they have agreed to accept the discounted amount Humana offered to...

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Who is qualified to supervise and or evaluate the performance of a medical director?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on August 24, 2015

I agree you need to consult with a health law/business attorney. I'm not aware of any requirement that a physician who works for a company, or a...

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What are my options if I believe the provisions of my father's living will are not being followed?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on August 24, 2015

I too am sorry for your father's condition. While the other commenter is exactly correct that most states dictate specifically what can and cannot...

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How do I get my mother house back after being in probate all these years?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on August 24, 2015

in order for the transfer from your grandmother to her other children, you would have to prove she was under duress, or incompetent at the time the...

Lawrence A. Laddaga's Answers (589)

How can I do this while avoiding any liability suits against me?

Can a provider choose to opt out of submitting the bill to Medicare when they think that they can recover better on a lien?

How do I amend my medical record because of a wrong diagnosis?

Is there anything I can do? Did my insurance company break any laws?

Can I be denied Health Care?

If an inheritance is not in specific ben. names, is there a way to put my part in someone else's name at time of distribution?

Hospital was over paid for services rendered and they refuse to issue a refund.

Who is qualified to supervise and or evaluate the performance of a medical director?

What are my options if I believe the provisions of my father's living will are not being followed?

How do I get my mother house back after being in probate all these years?