by Linda Cheek, MD | Apr, Tue, 2021 | Legislative |
The False Claims Act (FCA), 31 U.S.C. §§ 3729 – 3733 was enacted March 2, 1863. Also called the “Lincoln Law” due to being enacted by Abraham Lincoln, the FCA is a federal law that imposes liability on persons and companies (typically federal...
by Linda Cheek, MD | Dec, Sun, 2020 | Legislative, Uncategorized |
“Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act of 2019” The More Act passed the House Dec 4, 2020. There appears to be a lot of misunderstanding in the CPP community as to what this bill can do for them if it could just be passed into law. I will try to...
by Linda Cheek, MD | Jul, Mon, 2020 | Legislative |
The Drug Addiction Treatment and Recovery Act will be on the Oregon ballot in November. This measure is meant to increase access and funding for drug treatment while also decriminalizing some drugs. It establishes a health-based approach to drugs and addiction. If...
by Billy Earley | Apr, Fri, 2018 | Legislative |
Former U.S. Chief Deputy Marshal Says DOJ is Targeting Doctors and Patients Matthew Fogg, “As a matter of fact, what makes it even worst is that throughout my career I specifically recall that every major law enforcement entity such as the DOJ, US...
by Linda Cheek, MD | May, Fri, 2017 | Legislative |
I attended the FDA workshop on Training for Opioid Analgesic Prescribers on May 9, 2017. This was a workshop to obtain input on issues and challenges associated with Federal efforts to train prescribers on pain management and the safe use of opioids. The workshop had...