Law 101 continued: A Different Kind of Concert

A concerted action is one that has been planned, arranged, adjusted, and agreed upon between a group in persuance of some design or is accordance with a certain scheme with the purpose being to prepare for implementation. When there is a conspiracy to commit an illegal act, this is what occurs.

A conspiracy involves more than one person, and may include those who are ignorant of the illegal nature of the planned action.

Some never question as to whether or not something is right or wrong. They just know.

More to follow.

Law 101 continued: Why There is Not More Focus on Patient Care

Bad Faith us the willful failure of another to repond to the legal obligations they have for the safety of others.

Laches implies a neglect to do that which we would expect another to do do for thier benefit.

Why are others allowed to commit acts on wrongdoing?

Acquiescence is conduct that appears to allow illegal conduct occur because of the tacit acceptance or disregard by others.

The latter occurs due to the autonomy within such corporations as pharmaceutical companies.

It gets more interesting.......

Law 101: The Bribery Statute

The anti-kickback statute, according to the Inspector General, is when one causes another by presentation of something of value to act in ways in regards to thier prescribing habits that potentially disregard the decision may have for the patient who is prescribed. To offer such an item is in itself a violation as it is an illegal inducement, as no gifts should be given in such a way to increase business of the giver. Nor should the prescribers be chosen to receive these bribes according to thier prescription volume or potential increased support for the promoted products of the giver.

This statute was activated in 1972, and is a violation of the false claims act. The items manifest into many forms and concepts, such as sham clinical trials of no scientific value sponsored by the giver's employer, bogus consulting arrangements with the receiver, and paychecks directly to these prescribers. All are implemented to induce these prescribers with economic coercion.

These items of value that are bribes are as secret or tacit as they are clearly a corporate crime with this fraudulent cource of judgement.

Stay tuned......