New Florida Drug Database Aimed at Preventing Drug Abuse
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 the spotlight as the state has launched a drug database in an attempt to reduce drug abuse perpetuated by visits to the doctor. According to the Orlando Sentinel, this database […]
In Brief: Florida Pain Management Clinic Laws
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 has one of the worst drug trafficking problems in the country, law enforcement is making sure that punishments for any violations are severe. For example, if a patient dies of […]
From the DOH: Attention Pain-Management Clinics
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 a quarterly basis the following data: a. The number of new and repeat patients seen and treated at the clinic who are prescribed controlled substance medications for the treatment of […]
Beware of These Illegal Business Arrangements in Healthcare
By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Florida does not have a corporate practice of medicine prohibition like many other states do. In other words, a physician is allowed to work as an employee or independent contractor of a corporation or other business entity owned […]