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Physicians are often unfairly labeled as “disruptive physicians” by hospitals, health care institutions, employers or economic competitors of theirs in a health care setting. This
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is launching a pilot program this month to make
The U.S. Department of Justice has joined a whistleblower suit filed against Halifax Hospital by the hospital’s director of physician services, according to the Daytona
Clinics in Kissimmee and Pine Hills are under investigation. A doctor involved with the clinics is accused of over-prescribing painkillers and other addictive medicine, according
Despite mailing out hundreds of thousands of postcards and letters to physicians, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, and psychologists throughout Florida, we continue to receive calls from
From George Indest’s Nursing Law Manual The advanced nurse is a registered nurse (RN) who has completed some form of advanced nursing education and training.
In the recent case of Mendelsohn v. State of Florida Department of Health, Mendelsohn’s license to practice medicine was suspended under an Emergency Suspension Order
From the Florida Department of Health: Florida law requires pain-management clinics report specific data to the Board of Medicine. The designated physician shall report on
Last week, the DEA announced the results of enforcement efforts directed at Florida’s illegal prescription drug distributors. According to the DEA, more than 100 individuals have
In light of the DEA‘s recent focus on Florida’s prescription drug trafficking problem, we wanted to discuss a former case in which the DEA‘s actions
From George Indest’s Nursing Law Manual Nurses face a busy schedule often including a long list of patients and extensive work hours. As a result,
Every health profession has its own set of rules and regulations. This week, we’re examining Florida laws under which pain management clinics operate. Because Florida
Though many nurses pursue a career in nursing hoping that they will never face disciplinary charges, any number of events not in a nurse’s control
According to ABC News, Scott Tidwell, a former West Texas county attorney, will serve four months in jail and 10 years of probation for retaliating
Many students, foreign medical graduates and those applying to receive a medical license in the United States find themselves accused of “irregular behavior” while taking
Today begins a multi-part series focusing on the legal matters and needs concerning healthcare professionals, starting with those who practice in the field of psychology,
Drug trafficking charges against a medical doctor are not a new concept, especially in Florida. Recent pill mill busts throughout the state have resulted in
The road to becoming a physician is paved with many unique challenges. The uphill battle begins with rigorous undergraduate course work, followed by the MCAT and
Although you may speak of a “routine” Medicare audit, there is really no such creature. This is like saying you have a “routine IRS audit.”
Criminal charges against a health care professional can have serious consequences. Learn more about the impact of a criminal charge on Florida licensed health professionals. For further
The investigation of a complaint which could lead to the revocation of a physician’s license to practice medicine and the assessment of tens of thousands
Recently, Florida pharmacists, physicians and pain management clinics have received negative attention over frequent Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) raids. Now, Florida is once again in
After a patient privacy breach at Florida Hospital a few weeks ago, another patient records scare has hit Florida – this time at Nemours. According
By Michael L. Smith, JD, RRT Hospitals and respiratory therapists regularly receive requests from patients asking to use their own respiratory therapy equipment in the
Within the last few years, raids on pain management clinics, as well as pharmacies, have been increasingly commonplace. The doctors, pharmacists, nurses and other health
By Michael L. Smith, JD, RRT Every respiratory therapist knows that the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requires hospitals and health care providers
As a health care provider, keeping patient medical records confidential is a fundamental aspect of the job description. Within those records, the most private details
According to Institute of Medicine statistics, approximately 98,000 Americans die each year as a result of medical errors that could have been prevented. This is
By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law As public support grows for the legalization of
By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On February 26, 2018, a New York federal
By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On December 12, 2017, the first application to
By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On November 22, 2017, a plant nursery and
By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On October 27, 2016, the Marijuana Policy Project
By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Challenge to Florida Legislatures’s Limitation on Medical Marijuana
By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On August 8, 2017, after waiting 17 years,
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By Shannon McDonough, Legal and Marketing Intern Central Florida Making Strides Toward Medical Marijuana Acceptance. Central Florida has jumped on the bandwagon with the acceptance
By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On December 8, 2016, The Florida Board of
By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On August 11, 2016, the Drug Enforcement Agency
By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law According to new research, long-term marijuana use may
By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On April 20, 2016, Canada’s Health Minister announced
By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Recently, a growing number of patients and doctors
By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On April 18, 2016, Orlando moved a one
By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On March 16, 2016, Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives
By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Medical marijuana stores are one-step closer to being
By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law In a federal case involving a California-based medical
By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Under the Compassionate Medical Cannabis Act of 2014,
By Carole C. Schriefer, R.N., J.D., The Health Law Firm On July 15, 2015, the Colorado Board of Health denied a bid to approve medical
By Carole C. Schriefer, R.N., J.D., The Health Law Firm Marijuana may be legal in Colorado, but you can still be fired for using it.
By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by the Florida Bar in Health Law Marijuana policy has increasing developed through the years.
By: George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by the Florida Bar in Health Law and Shelby Root Marijuana businesses are flourishing in
By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law The devil is in the details. This is
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By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M. Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law At several recent Florida Board meetings, after hearings
By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On November 2, 2017, a former elder care
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By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On December 20, 2016, the owner of Louisiana-based
By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On November 29, 2016, Dr. William LaCorte, M.D.,
By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law We continuously receive calls from physicians and other
By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law There are articles out there on why nurses
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By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law In my 30 plus years of practice representing
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By Joanne Kenna, R.N., J.D., The Health Law Firm Under new law passed just this month, Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners (ARNPs) in Florida will be
By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On March 11, 2016, a number of health
By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Two weeks ago, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health This will be a two-part blog series focusing on
By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Massachusetts-based Lahey Clinical Hospital Inc. (Lahey) recently entered
By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law In a recent decision, the United States District
By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law A month before trial was set to begin,
By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Identity theft is at an all-time high, and
By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law A Miami-based nursing home chain has agreed to
By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida in Health Law The Florida Department of Health (DOH) recently made a
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By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On February 18, 2014, a bill that would
The Department of Health (“DOH”) issued an emergency order suspending Burton’s license to practice nursing. On appeal, the court quashed the emergency order. It held
By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law A Florida woman allegedly used a fake state
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