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Author: Jamaal R. Jones, Esq.

Jones Health Law > Articles posted by Jamaal R. Jones, Esq.
12 February
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The Florida Department of Health Accused me of Prostitution and Practicing without a Massage Therapy License…Now What?

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What is a Massage? According to Florida Statute, a “massage” means the manipulation of the soft tissues of the human body with the hand, foot, arm, or elbow, whether or not such manipulation is aided by hydrotherapy, including colonic irrigation, or thermal therapy; any electrical or mechanical device, or the application to the human body of a chemical or herbal preparation. A “massage therapist” is a person licensed by the Florida Department of Health (“DOH”) who administers massages for compensation. You must be at least 18 years old, possess a high school diploma or its equivalent and completed a course of study...

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30 December
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How Can A Foreign Trained Doctor Obtain A Florida Medical License?

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Doctors from around the world may decide that they would like to practice medicine in the State of Florida. Maybe it’s because of the beautiful weather and white sandy beaches, no state income taxes, its proximity to Latin America and the Caribbean, large immigrant and tourist population and Florida’s world-renowned hospitals and healthcare providers. No matter the reason, the process of moving to Florida to practice medicine has its challenges. These challenges may seem insurmountable without guidance from experienced attorneys. There’s a two-step process to practicing medicine in Florida: (1) the immigration visa process and (2) obtaining your license to...

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01 November
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Can a Physical Therapist or Chiropractor “Opt-Out” of Medicare?

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As of November 1, 2019,  a physical therapist or chiropractor,  are unable to “opt-out” out Medicare. If you look at this chart you will see that physical therapists and chiropractors are not listed as providers who are able to opt out. The Medicare Benefit Policy Manual: Chapter 15 Section 40.4 states Physical therapists in independent practice and occupational therapists in independent practice cannot opt out because they are not within the opt out law’s definition of either a “physician” or “practitioner”. A non-opt-out provider, is required to submit a claim for any item or service that is, or may be,...

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20 October
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How do I Open an Assisted Living Facility in Florida?

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How do I Open a Florida Assisted Living Facility? According to the Florida Department of Elder Affairs, an Assisted Living Facility (“ALF”) is a residential care facility that provides housing, meals, personal care and supportive services to older persons and disabled adults who are unable to live independently. ALFs are intended to be a less costly alternative to more restrictive institutional settings for individuals who do not require 24-hour nursing supervision.   Determining the right Size and Location for your ALF Florida ALFs can range in size from a single resident to hundreds and may contain individual apartments or suites that a resident shares...

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19 June
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Nathan Figueroa is Our Latest Summer Intern

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Nathan Figueroa

Nathan Figueroa is a rising 3L at Florida State University College of Law. He will be joining Jones Health Law as our 2019 Summer Intern. Internships at Jones Health Law are designed to give our interns the tools that they will need to successfully practice law once the intern graduates from law school. Mr. Figueroa will have the opportunity to perform the following tasks: Sit in on potential client consultations Meetings with current clients Document gathering from Florida and Federal Agencies Assist with Marketing efforts Attend Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Courses Research case law for various legal issues Write Articles...

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08 June
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Jamaal Jones Wins Against Florida Board of Nursing

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On June 6th, Jamaal R. Jones represented a client during a Board of Nursing hearing at the Streamsong Resort. The Board wanted to permanently revoke the client's nursing license, pay over $15k in fines, etc. stemming from very serious allegations. Mr. Jones was able to secure a settlement of only 6 months of probation without an admission of guilt! Great result and a grateful client!...

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17 April
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Establishing A Mobile IV Therapy Clinic in Florida

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[vc_row triangle_shape="no"][vc_column][vc_column_text] Recently, I’ve received several inquiries from doctors, nurses and healthcare entrepreneurs who are considering opening mobile intravenous therapy clinics throughout Florida but have some legal concerns. In the past, there weren’t many Florida laws enacted to significantly regulate IV therapy clinics whether mobile or not and not much has changed over the years. Florida doesn’t have corporate practice of medicine limitations which is attractive for many of these individuals. What is Intravenous Therapy? The administration of intravenous (“IV”) therapy is defined as the therapeutic infusion and/or injection of substances (i.e. supplements, vitamins and minerals) through the venous peripheral system, consisting of...

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21 March
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Jamaal Jones Attends Match Madness with BBBS

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On Saturday, March 15, Jamaal R. Jones, Esq. participated in a "Match Madness" event which was organized by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami. Big Brothers practiced basketball drills and exercises with their Little Brothers and then participated in a basketball game. Mr. Jones has been a Big Brother for over four years and is very active in volunteering for this wonderful organization. ...

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10 March
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Can a Non-Dentist Own a Dental Practice in Florida?

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At Jones Health Law, we receive a lot of inquiries from non-dentists who are looking to own and operate dental practices. Dental offices that are placed in high-traffic areas with good management, a diverse patient population, talented healthcare professionals, and robust marketing and advertising efforts can generate significant revenue even with declining reimbursement rates from insurers. According to the American Dental Association, the average gross billings per dentist for owner dentists in 2017 was $718,790 for a general practitioner and $1,058,630 for a specialist. With numbers like that you can see why a non-dentist might want to open a practice comprised of several dentists and dental hygienists. However, non-dentists...

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