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Jeffrey L. Cohen Florida Healthcare Law Firm Blog

WebLectures & Presentations: Jeffrey L. Cohen has lectured on nearly every aspect of Healthcare Law at many Florida Bar CLE approved seminars and events …

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Is The End of Stark (and IOAS) Near

WebBackground Since its passage in 1989, the now ubiquitous federal law known as the Stark Law has driven the business behavior of health care providers of many …

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What is FIPA and How Is FIPA Different From HIPAA

WebFIPA is the Florida Information Protection Act of 2014. It became elective on July 1, 2014. Many people consider FIPA to be Florida’s state law counterpart to the …

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Can Physicians Limit the Number of #Medicare Patients They See

WebGiven the comprehensive health care reform law recently enacted and the status of Medicare provider reimbursement today, it is not unreasonable to wonder if …

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The OIG Addresses Free Patient Transportation Issues

WebBy: Jacqueline Bain The issue of whether a medical provider can provide free patient transport is one that we are asked to look into a few times every year. Aside from …

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Fee Splitting: Clearing Up the Confusion

WebYes, but definitions are elusive and confusing. Florida law prohibits licensed healthcare professionals engaging in any split-fee, rebate, commission or bonus in …

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When is Marketing An Illegal Kickback

WebThe federal Anti Kickback Statute (“AKS”) is a criminal law that arises in the context of individuals and entities that pay or receive anything of value in exchange for …

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About Us Florida Healthcare Law Firm Blog

WebThe Florida Healthcare Law Firm provides a wide variety of legal services to physicians, medical practices and many healthcare businesses such as medical staffs, surgery …

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Florida Healthcare Law Firm Blog

WebBy: Karina Gonzalez CMS recently published a white paper entitled “Healthcare Payer Strategies to Reduce the Harms of Opioids. ” The white paper was …

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Jacqueline Bain Florida Healthcare Law Firm Blog

WebJacqueline Bain is part of a highly select group of Florida licensed attorneys with both deep healthcare industry experience and a certification in healthcare compliance by the Health …

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Consignment Closets: Still a Viable Option for DME Providers

WebIn the age of heightened regulatory scrutiny, physicians and other health care providers often question whether "Consignment Closet" relationships are legal. If …

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What Providers Need to Know Before They Balance Bill

WebUnder Florida law, a provider may not balance bill a patient for any service, if an HMO is liable and responsible for payment. Contrary to what many people believe, …

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The Stark Law Regulations: A Review

WebThe Stark Regs (1) forbid doctors and their immediate family members from referring their patients to businesses they own which provide “designated health …

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The Anti-Kickback Statute: What Constitutes a “Referral”

WebThe Federal Anti-kickback Statute does not specifically target physicians. 42 USCS § 1320a-7b(b)(1) states whoever knowingly and willfully solicits or receives any …

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How Big is Too Big

WebBy: Jeff Cohen A January 24, 2014 court ruling in Idaho that will require the unwind of a hospital system’s purchase of a large primary care medical practice will …

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Cutting Patients a Break: Your Financial Hardship Policy

WebBy David Hirshfeld with Jean Acevedo, Guest Contributor As premiums and deductibles rise and coverage shrinks, more and more patients have difficulty paying for …

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Collect Now…or Pay Later Florida Healthcare Law Firm Blog

WebCollect Now…or Pay Later. Posted on June 18, 2014 by jlcohen. By: Karina P. Gonzalez. Though it can be tempting to offer help to patients in this era of sky high …

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How to Make an Out of Network Appeal Count

WebOut-of-network providers receive only one level of appeal from commercial health plans, and need to make it count. Many times, on a denied claim or a disputed …

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Considering Buying Into a Practice

WebMalpractice. Practices (1) go bare; or (2) pay for each owner’s $250K/$750K coverage and tail; or (3) require it and allocate the expense to each owner. Buying out. …

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