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Physician Assistant Licensure Compact: What You Need to Know
By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Healthcare workforce shortages continue to pressure hospitals, physician practices, and healthcare systems nationwide. In response, states are increasingly turning to interstate licensure compacts as a way to improve access to care and increase
The Effects of the Trump Administration’s Order Reclassifying Marijuana
By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law As is well-known by now, in a significant policy shift, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on December 18, 2025, directing the federal government to loosen long-standing regulations on marijuana. The
CMS Announces Plan to Expand and Accelerate Medicare Advantage Audits
By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Last year, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a significant expansion of its auditing efforts for Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. Beginning immediately, CMS will audit all eligible MA contracts for
“Straw Donors,” “Straw Dogs,” “Straw Owners”: Straw Burns Fast, Run Like Hell!
By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law I was just reading an article on a congresswoman (actually an ex-congresswoman now) who was accused of stealing millions of dollars in federal funds using “straw donors” to then filter it into her
Facts You Didn’t Know About Hospital Medical Staff Peer Review, Clinical Privileges & the NPDB
By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law As a firm of attorneys representing physicians and other health professionals across the U.S., we are frequently involved in representing and defending them against complaints and accusations involving misconduct or lack of skill
Florida Appellate Court Reinforces Mandatory Arbitration Clauses in Healthcare Employment Disputes
By Alexa D. Jeacoma, J.D. On March 4, 2026, Florida’s Fourth District Court of Appeals upheld arbitration clauses in healthcare employment contracts. The appellate court reversed a trial court ruling that had refused to require arbitration in a lawsuit. Dr. Kenneth Konsker filed the suit in the lower court. He