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Web: www. JonesHealthLaw.com Phone: (305)877-5054 Instagram: @JonesHealthLaw Facebook: @JonesHealthLaw YouTube: @JonesHealthLaw When starting a Limited Liability Company (LLC) in Florida,an  operating agreement  is strongly recommended but not legallyrequired under the Florida Revised Limited Liability Company Act under Chapter605 of the 2025 Florida Statutes. What is an Operating Agreement? An  o...

Web: www. JonesHealthLaw.com Phone: (305)877-5054 Instagram: @JonesHealthLaw Facebook: @JonesHealthLaw YouTube: @JonesHealthLaw The Department of Justice defines  methadone  asa synthetic narcotic, dispensed in tablet, oral solution, or injectable liquidform. Methadone is legally used to treat narcotic addiction and relieve severepain, often in individuals who have cancer or terminal illnesses.  ...

Web: www. JonesHealthLaw.com Phone: (305)877-5054 Instagram: @JonesHealthLaw Facebook: @JonesHealthLaw YouTube: @JonesHealthLaw Soon after its enactment, the Tennessee law was challenged in federal court. Opponents argue that the law violates the U.S. Constitution’s guarantees of due process and equal protection, citing that similar treatments are allowed fornon-gender-related reasons. Although th...

Web: www. JonesHealthLaw.com Phone: (305)877-5054 Instagram: @JonesHealthLaw Facebook: @JonesHealthLaw YouTube: @JonesHealthLaw An Emergency Suspension Order (ESO) is one of the most serious enforcement actions taken by the FloridaAgency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). When an ESO is issued, it immediately suspends a licensee's ability to operate—without prior notice or a hearing—due to...

Web: www. JonesHealthLaw.com Phone: (305)877-5054 Instagram: @JonesHealthLaw Facebook: @JonesHealthLaw YouTube: @JonesHealthLaw The  No Surprises Act  is a federal law in the United Statesthat went into effect on  January 1, 2022 . Enacted as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, the NSA is designed to protect patients from unexpected medical bills occurring inemergency situations or when t...

Web: www. JonesHealthLaw.com Phone: (305)877-5054 Instagram: @JonesHealthLaw Facebook: @JonesHealthLaw YouTube: @JonesHealthLaw Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) were created as independent nonprofit safety net providers with a goal of expanding outpatient care services to marginalized and underserved populations that may be found in rural or urban areas. The Federally Qualified Health Cen...

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Web: www. JonesHealthLaw.comPhone: (305)877-5054Instagram: @JonesHealthLawFacebook: @JonesHealthLawYouTube: @JonesHealthLawThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) established the Preclusion List under its authority to administer Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D programs. The list features healthcare providers and prescribers who are precluded from receiving payment for items or servic...

Web: www. JonesHealthLaw.com Phone: (305)877-5054 Instagram: @JonesHealthLaw Facebook: @JonesHealthLaw YouTube: @JonesHealthLaw As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes healthcare delivery, organizations increasingly confront new questions about how to protect the proprietary systems, data, and modelsdriving their innovations. In this evolving landscape, trade secret protection offers a flexible b...

Web: www. JonesHealthLaw.com Phone: (305)877-5054 Instagram: @JonesHealthLaw Facebook: @JonesHealthLaw YouTube: @JonesHealthLaw Equitable tolling is a legal doctrine that can be used as a remedy in limited circumstances to extend filing deadlines. The Legislature usually lacks leniency when it comes to timely filings, so the only equitable defense under Ch. 120 Administrative Procedure Act is the...

Web: www. JonesHealthLaw.com Phone: (305)877-5054 Instagram: @JonesHealthLaw Facebook: @JonesHealthLaw YouTube: @JonesHealthLaw The National Provider Identifier (NPI) and the Provider Transaction Access Number (PTAN) are both used in the healthcare industry to identify providers through the use of identification numbers. The National Provider Identifier is assigned to every medical facility and ph...

Web: www. JonesHealthLaw.com Phone: (305)877-5054 Instagram: @JonesHealthLaw Facebook: @JonesHealthLaw YouTube: @JonesHealthLaw Navigating the complexities of Medicare compliance as a healthcare provider can be challenging, confusing, and time-consuming, especially when government audits are involved. Among the various audit types, the  Targeted Probe and Educate (TPE) audit  is unlike most audits...

Web: www. JonesHealthLaw.com Phone: (305)877-5054 Instagram: @JonesHealthLaw Facebook: @JonesHealthLaw YouTube: @JonesHealthLaw Practicing medicine and surgery is an essential and highly skilled profession, with competent physicians in high demand. If you are an international medical school graduate looking to practice medicine or surgery in Tennessee, there are specific requirements you must meet...

Web: www. JonesHealthLaw.com Phone: (305)877-5054 Instagram: @JonesHealthLaw Facebook: @JonesHealthLaw YouTube: @JonesHealthLaw Drug testing is a standard practice in the workplace, and many employers participate in programs like Tennessee’s Drug Free Workplace Program, which incentivizes employers to implement drug testing as part of maintaining a safe and compliant work environment. For healthca...

Web: www. JonesHealthLaw.com Phone: (305)877-5054 Instagram: @JonesHealthLaw Facebook: @JonesHealthLaw YouTube: @JonesHealthLaw Controlled substances are drugs or chemicals whose manufacture, possession, or use is regulated by the government due to its potential for abuse, addiction, or harm. They have potential for abuse or dependence and are regulated under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) in...

Web: www. JonesHealthLaw.com Phone: (305)877-5054 Instagram: @JonesHealthLaw Facebook: @JonesHealthLaw YouTube: @JonesHealthLaw Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming healthcare across the world, delivering innovations that improve diagnosis, treatment, and operational efficiency. From AI-powered imaging to predictive analytics, AI is streamlining processes and creating more personalized car...

Web: www. JonesHealthLaw.com Phone: (305)877-5054 Instagram: @JonesHealthLaw Facebook: @JonesHealthLaw YouTube: @JonesHealthLaw The Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (“MIPS”) established by the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA), came into effect on January 1, 2017. The MIPS program was designed to adjust Medicare payments based on clinical performance. MIPS only appli...

Web: www. JonesHealthLaw.com Phone: (305)877-5054 Instagram: @JonesHealthLaw Facebook: @JonesHealthLaw YouTube: @JonesHealthLaw The DOH has implemented regulations governing the operation of pain management clinics throughout Florida. These regulations encompass several critical requirements. All pain management clinics must register with the DOH or hold a valid certificate of exemption. Operating...

Web: www. JonesHealthLaw.com Phone: (305)877-5054 Instagram: @JonesHealthLaw Facebook: @JonesHealthLaw YouTube: @JonesHealthLaw Dental Service Organizations (DSOs) have become an increasingly popular model for dentists to effectively handle and manage administrative duties associated with running their dental practices. In fact, according to data from the ADA Health Policy Institute, thirteen perc...

Web: www. JonesHealthLaw.com Phone: (305)877-5054 Instagram: @JonesHealthLaw Facebook: @JonesHealthLaw YouTube: @JonesHealthLaw In an effort to prevent anticompetitive behavior in the American healthcare marketplace, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has recently turned its attention to the rise in hospital mergers facilitated through the use of Certificate of Public Advantage (COPA) laws. COPAs...

Web: www. JonesHealthLaw.com Phone: (305)877-5054 Instagram: @JonesHealthLaw Facebook: @JonesHealthLaw YouTube: @JonesHealthLaw Direct primary care is a type of primary care that differs from traditional practices in terms of patient care and billing. In contrast to traditional models that rely on insurance billing, direct primary care operates on a membership model. In the membership model, patie...

Web: www. JonesHealthLaw.com Phone: (305)877-5054 Instagram: @JonesHealthLaw Facebook: @JonesHealthLaw YouTube: @JonesHealthLaw In early 2024, the Florida Senate passed Senate Bill 7016 in an effort to expand the residents’ access to healthcare as the state’s population continues to grow. The law attempts to increase the number of doctors in the state through ways such as expanding medical residen...

Web: www. JonesHealthLaw.com Phone: (305)877-5054 Instagram: @JonesHealthLaw Facebook: @JonesHealthLaw YouTube: @JonesHealthLaw On April 23, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final rule, banning new non-compete agreements with all workers. It is estimated that around thirty million workers are subject to non-compete agreements, nationwide. The Commission’s final ruling states that non-co...

Web: www. JonesHealthLaw.com Phone: (305)877-5054 Instagram: @JonesHealthLaw Facebook: @JonesHealthLaw YouTube: @JonesHealthLaw In 2018, the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 was signed into law, authorizing the production of hemp and removing hemp and hemp seeds from the Drug Enforcement Agency’s (DEA) list of controlled substances. The act also allowed the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA...

Web: www. JonesHealthLaw.com Phone: (305)877-5054 Instagram: @JonesHealthLaw Facebook: @JonesHealthLaw YouTube: @JonesHealthLaw In the State of Florida, the Department of Health regulates the unlicensed practices of health care professionals. Florida Statute § 456.065 states that any practice, performance, or delivery of health care services by an individual without a valid and active license to p...