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What You Can Expect from a Skilled Criminal Defense Attorney in South Florida
Criminal charges against you or someone close to you can be an unfortunate reality. You will have questions about the process, but you may not know where to start or who to turn to for help. Fear and intimidation tactics should not prevent you from receiving fair and...
Violating the HIPAA Records Access Rule May Result in Considerable Fines
Individuals’ Right Under HIPAA to Access Their Protected Health Information When individuals have access to their protected health information, they can take control of their treatment plans and wellness. Empowering individuals to know about their health is a key...
CMS releases General Provider Telehealth and Telemedicine Tool Kit
In an effort to limit the spread of COVID-19 while ensuring the health and safety of Americans, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has expanded access to Medicare telehealth services. Beneficiaries will now be able to receive a wide range of health...
Considerations for Conducting Remote Peer Review Committee Meetings
The COVID-19 Pandemic has created seemingly endless challenges and conflicts for businesses and employees in most, if not all, industries. For licensed health care facilities, those challenges include satisfying the statutory obligation to investigate and, where...
New Law Will Allow Experienced Nurse Practitioners to Practice Independently
On March 11, 2020, Governor Ron DeSantis approved HB 607, which will permit advanced nurse practitioners (ARNP) to practice autonomously — that is, without consultation or supervision by a physician -- if certain criteria are met. Specifically, section 464.0123(1),...
CMS and HHS Provide Telehealth Waivers Due to COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
Yesterday, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) announced new measures to expand access to telehealth services during the COVID-19 public health emergency. CMS announced a new policy vastly...
Federal Court Upholds Recent Florida Statute Voiding Certain Physician Non-Compete Agreements
Florida Physician Non-Compete Agreements On June 25, 2019, Florida enacted section 542.336, Florida Statutes, which limits the use of physician non-compete agreements between physicians and entities that employ or contract with all physicians who practice the same...
HHS Issues Important Notice Regarding Transmission of Medical Records to Third Parties Following Ciox Health Decision
HHS Issues HHS Issues On January 23, 2020, the Federal District Court of the District of Columbia issued a decision in Ciox Health, LLC v. Azar, et al., which has implications on the type of protected health information that must be transmitted to third parties and...
A Win For Fla. Hospitals On Patient Safety Data Confidentiality
Hospitals On Patient Safety Data Confidentiality The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida last week enforced valuable protections over hospitals’ Patient Safety Work Product-privileged documents pursuant to Patient Safety Quality Improvement Act of...
CMS Proposed Rule Increases Price Transparency of Hospital Standard Charges
Hospital Standard Charges Hospital Standard Charges On July 29, 2019, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published the Calendar Year (CY) 2020 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Payment System...
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