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What To Do When the Feds Come Calling
By James Mackler It is a harrowing yet increasingly common experience for health care providers to find themselves face to face with Federal investigators. The U.S. Attorney’s office has announced that the investigation of health care fraud will continue to be one of its highest priorities. This means that you or your staff could literally [...]
read more »James Mackler Named Nashville Chamber of Commmerce Emerging Leader Award Finalist
The Nashville Emerging Leader Awards (NELAs) recognize Nashville’s young professionals for significant accomplishments in their chosen career fields, as well as their commitment and contribution to the community. Congratulations to James Mackler, a finalist in the category of Legal Services. Legal Services Rachel Bell, Bell & Kinslow, PLLC Christy Crider, Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & [...]
read more »James Mackler Reacts to Supreme Court Striking Down Military Medal Lying Law
Although overshadowed by the Affordable Care Act decision, the Supreme Court issued a very important First Amendment decision impacting veterans and active duty military veterans. In a 6-3 decision, the Court struck down the “Stolen Valor Act.” The Act made it a crime to falsely claim receipt of military awards regardless of whether the lie [...]
read more »James Mackler creates Nashville Attorney Veterans Group
There is a unique bond among the small percentage of Americans who have served in the military. There is an even smaller subset of individuals who are both attorneys and veterans. As an attorney and recent veteran I was surprised to learn several months ago that there was no formal organization or even list of [...]
read more »How do you get a Certificate of Need (CON)?
By James E. Mackler As their practice grows, many physicians find themselves in a position where they would like to grow and expand their practice but are intimidated by the red tape involved in obtaining approval from the Tennessee Health Services and Development Agency (THSD) for their dream facility. It is important, therefore, for you [...]
read more »9% Vets must fight for fair compensation
Op/Ed piece featured in the Tennessean (more…)