“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 campaign for Congress. Immediately, the […]
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 sued Florida Woman Care, LLC, […]
Employment Contracts: Tips For New Physicians and Health Professionals
By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law This is intended to provide an introductory review of the basics of contracting for new physicians and health professionals, primarily by discussing employment agreements. We will highlight many of the common provisions found in employment contracts, along with […]
Industry Trend: Hospital Systems Merging and Acquiring Private Practices All Over the Country
By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law There’s a structural shift that is sweeping the health care system – hospitals are acquiring private physician practices. It is happening all over the U.S., including right here in Central Florida. On December 31, 2012, Orlando Health – […]
Hospitals Allegedly Enforcing Questionable Practices to Increase Bottom Line
By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Doctors and hospitals around the country seem to be butting heads. In the past month, an article in The New York Times and a segment on the television “magazine” show 60 Minutes shed light on some questionable practices […]
20 Tips Plus a Bonus for Physicians Negotiating Their Own Employment Contracts
By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law At The Health Law Firm, we often receive calls from physicians and health professionals about reviewing and negotiating contracts, preparing contracts, helping employers and employees enforce contracts, voiding contracts, getting out of contracts and litigating various contract provisions. […]