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What is a 1031 Exchange and How Can It Benefit You?
12 Marchin BlogDefinitions and Tax Rules To understand what a 1031 Exchange is, it is crucial to understa...
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Florida Telehealth Licensing Outlook
09 Januaryin BlogGenerally, telehealth providers must be licensed within the state where the patient reside...
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Who Can Sign off on a Death Certificate in Florida?
16 Decemberin BlogDeath Certificates: Definitions, Requirements, and Purpose What Is A Death Certificate? By...
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Washington D.C. Amends its Ban on Non-Compete Agreements
07 Octoberin BlogWhat is a Non-Compete Agreement or Provision? A Non-Compete provision may prohibit current...
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What are the Differences between a Rural Health Care Clinic and a Federally Qualified Health Center?
30 Septemberin BlogWhat is a Rural Health Clinic? A Rural Health Care Clinic (RHC) is a clinic designed to pr...
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Do Doctors and Nurses Have to Self-Report to the Florida Department of Health if Arrested?
16 Septemberin BlogIn our society, Medical Professionals have always been held to a higher-than-average stand...
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Do I Need A Permit to Utilize Sedation Dentistry in Florida?
01 Augustin BlogWhat is Sedation Dentistry? Sedation Dentistry is a mild to moderate level of sedation use...
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Do I Need a Biomedical Waste Permit for my Clinic?
06 Julyin BlogBiomedical Waste Permit Regulations Biomedical waste is the inevitable outcome in most hea...
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Do I need to Register to Perform In-Office Surgeries in Florida
06 Junein BlogDevelopments of new drugs and medical technology have enabled physicians to perform treatm...
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How to Open a Group Home for Children, Disabled Persons, and the Elderly in Florida
01 Aprilin BlogWhat is A Group Home? A group home by definition is a residence that offers full time care...
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Florida LLC Conversion: Relocating a Business from another state to Florida
09 Marchin BlogTransitioning out of state is a major business decision. As a business owner, there are us...
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Can a Florida Licensed Dental Hygienist Administer Anesthesia to Patients Without Supervision?
29 Octoberin BlogAccording to Florida Statute 466.023(1), Only dental hygienists may be delegated the task ...
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Florida Legal Requirements for an Adult Family Care Home
20 Septemberin BlogAdult Family Care Homes are Agency for Health Care Administration (“AHCA” or Agency) l...
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What are Advance Directives and how they work in Florida?
01 Augustin BlogIt’s not unusual for you or a family member to find oneself in a medical emergency where...
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Physician Assistants Scope of Practice Expansion in Florida
12 Julyin BlogBy: Arlette Rodriguez Just as is the case with Advanced Practice Registered Nurses,...
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Can Florida Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners Register their Autonomous Practice for Primary Care Services?
12 Februaryin BlogRecently, the Board of Nursing voted to approve the following revised language for adoptio...
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Understanding the Intervention Project for Nurses Monitoring Contract
05 Novemberin BlogIf you are a nurse (i.e. LPN, RN, APRN, etc) and have decided to participate in the Interv...
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What is a Professional Limited Liability Company?
11 Augustin BlogBy: Marcus Leonard What is a PLLC? Many people are familiar with limited liability ...
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Medical Director Responsibilities in a Florida Healthcare Clinic
03 Augustin BlogBy: Marcus Leonard The role of medical directors Apart from the thousands of screaming f...
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Does the FDA consider Aromatherapy and Essential Oils a Cosmetic or a Drug?
21 Julyin BlogEssential Oils Product Descriptions: Am I a Cosmetic of a Drug? Whether an aromatherapy pr...
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Can I Continue to Run a Medical Practice After the Sole Physician’s Death?
17 Junein BlogAuthored by Marcus Leonard and Jamaal R. Jones, Esq. Inevitably, we will all pass away at ...
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How Does a Nurse Practitioner Establish an Independent Practice in Florida?
18 Mayin BlogEffective July 1, 2020, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (“APRN”) will be able to r...
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Criminal Liability for Rationing Medical Equipment During the Coronavirus Pandemic
10 Aprilin BlogRecently, a physician client called me and she was very concerned about potentially being ...
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Buyer Beware: Successor Liability Issues When Purchasing a Physician Practice
01 Aprilin BlogIf you’re purchasing a physician practice or any other type of Florida healthcare entity...
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Coronavirus (Covid-19) Creates Opportunities for Use of Telehealth in Florida
18 Marchin BlogI. Introduction For several years, we have discussed the practical benefits of using Teleh...
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Closing your Medical Practice? Don’t forget to Wind Up!
03 Marchin BlogYou’ve decided that now is the time to close your healthcare entity (i.e. Medical Practi...
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Dissociation of a Partner in a Healthcare Entity or Medical Practice
25 Februaryin BlogYou’ve found yourself in a very common situation where one or more partners in your heal...
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The Florida Department of Health Accused me of Prostitution and Practicing without a Massage Therapy License…Now What?
12 Februaryin BlogWhat is a Massage? According to Florida Statute, a “massage” means the manipulation of...
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How Can A Foreign Trained Doctor Obtain A Florida Medical License?
30 Decemberin BlogDoctors from around the world may decide that they would like to practice medicine in the ...
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Can a Physical Therapist or Chiropractor “Opt-Out” of Medicare?
01 Novemberin BlogAs of November 1, 2019, a physical therapist or chiropractor, are unable to “opt-out...
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How do I Open an Assisted Living Facility in Florida?
20 Octoberin BlogHow do I Open a Florida Assisted Living Facility? According to the Florida Department of E...
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Can a Non-Dentist Own a Dental Practice in Florida?
10 Marchin BlogAt Jones Health Law, we receive a lot of inquiries from non-dentists who are looking to ow...
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AHCA Application for Exemption from Disqualification
13 Januaryin BlogIf you are reading this article it means that you have probably received a letter from the...
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What to do if I Received an AHCA Administrative Complaint or Notice of Intent?
18 Septemberin BlogWhy did I receive this Administrative Complaint or Notice of Intent? If you have received ...
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Can a Registered Nurse Administer Botox?
02 Augustin BlogThose who run med spas, dental or dermatology practices are concerned about whether a regi...
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Failed Pre-Employment Drug Test for Nursing Position
25 Junein BlogWhether you are still in nursing school, just graduated from nursing school or seeking new...
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Can I become a Federally Qualified Health Center?
05 Junein BlogFederally Qualified Health Centers (“FQHC”) are community-based healthcare providers t...
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Reinstatement After A Healthcare Entity or Individual is Placed on the OIG and Florida’s Exclusion List
01 Mayin BlogWhat is the Exclusion List? The Office of Inspector General’s (“OIG”) list of Exclud...
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The Truth About the Corporate Practice of Medicine, Optometry, and Dentistry in Florida
25 Aprilin BlogMany states place restrictions on how medical doctors, optometrists, and dentists may orga...
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Do I need a Business Associate Agreement?
18 Aprilin BlogYour healthcare entity may need to enter into a signed Business Associate Agreement with c...
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Healthcare Provider Marketing and Management Arrangements
21 Marchin BlogHealthcare providers interested in entering into marketing or management arrangements with...
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Medicare Audit by Zone Program Integrity Contractor
08 Marchin BlogIf you’re reading this article it’s probably because you or your medical office has re...
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Healthcare is the Next Cryptocurrency Frontier
25 Februaryin BlogWhat is Cryptocurrency? Cryptocurrency is a virtual currency designed to work as a medium ...
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Does Blockchain Belong in Healthcare?
24 Februaryin BlogHealthcare providers have been slow to implement blockchain into their practice. Providers...
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Florida Pharmacists Must Use E-FORCSE To Combat Opioid Abuse
01 Octoberin BlogBy: Saamia Shaikh, Esq., OMS-III In 2011, Florida legislator’s enacted the Prescription ...
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Negotiating Malpractice Insurance in Physician Employment Contracts
27 Augustin BlogMedical Malpractice Insurance is an essential part of any physician’s practice. Accordin...
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Which Business Structure is Best for my Medical Practice?
02 Julyin BlogWhich Business Structure is Best for my Medical Practice? Over the years many providers ha...
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Florida Senate Bill 8-A’s Effect on Physicians’ Medical Marijuana Practices
20 Junein BlogBackground President Trump he has not taken a firm stance publicly in favor of or opposed ...
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Seeing Through the Smoke of Florida’s Medical Marijuana Industry
05 Marchin BlogAs you may be aware, On November 8, 2016, Florida voters approved the use of Medical Marij...
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What to Look for When Negotiating Physician Employment Agreements
29 Januaryin BlogPhysicians employed by hospitals, group practices, or any other type of healthcare facilit...
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Implementing Policies and Procedures into your Medical Practice
05 Decemberin BlogAs a child, my mother always stressed the importance of being neat and organized. She told...
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My DEA Number Was Stolen by an Employee and Used to Self-Prescribe Controlled Substances
14 Octoberin BlogMost doctors have various licenses that provide them with unique identification numbers. I...
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What Are My Options If I’ve Been Wrongfully Terminated from my Hospital Residency Program?
17 Augustin BlogIntroduction The long and arduous road to becoming a doctor is one that only a few people ...
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Business and Legal Considerations for Selling my Physician Practice
08 Julyin BlogBusiness and Legal Considerations for Selling my Physician Practice Physicians may be de...
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Legal Eligibility Requirements for the Terminally Ill to Receive Hospice Care
11 Aprilin BlogWe’ve all heard the saying that dying and paying taxes are the only two guaranteed thing...
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The Debate Over General Partnerships vs. Joint Ventures
30 Marchin BlogClients often come to my office very excited about a new business that they are hoping to ...
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I’m HIV Positive and Worried About Employment Discrimination
14 Marchin BlogDiscrimination isn’t as overt as it once was during preceding generations, but discrimin...
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The Sobering Reality About Substance Abuse Rehab Centers
04 Marchin BlogPrescription drug companies and alcoholic beverage companies spend millions of dollars ann...
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Telemedicine and its intersection with Mobile Health Apps and Wearable Tech
22 Februaryin BlogThere was a time when you could receive a home visit from your primary care physician when...
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Medical Drones takes Healthcare to New Heights
18 Februaryin BlogMedical drones are not commonplace in the healthcare industry, but we can expect to see th...