Category Archives: Physician Management Litigation
When Does Managing a Medical Practice Cross the Line in Florida?
Florida does not have a single law that spells out a “corporate practice of medicine” doctrine the way many other states do, but that does not mean non-physicians can freely own, control, or profit from a medical practice. Our West Palm Beach physician practice litigation attorneys see this misunderstanding trip up management companies, investors,… Read More »
When the Partnership Sours: Common Disputes Between Florida Physicians and Practice Management Companies
Why do so many promising arrangements between doctors and the companies that run their back offices end up in a lawyer’s conference room? The answer usually comes down to control. Physicians want to practice medicine on their own terms. Management companies want predictable revenue and operational authority. When those two goals collide, disputes follow…. Read More »
South Florida Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technician Charged in Multi-Million Dollar Health Care Kickback Case
In the early 1990s, Monty Grow was a standout defensive back at the University of Florida. After his time in Gainesville, Mr. Grow spent two years playing for the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars. However, his playing career was not nearly as lucrative as his career in the health care industry—one that landed him jail after… Read More »
HIPAA Violations: Failure to Protect Patient Healthcare Information Can Result in Litigation
By law, healthcare providers and medical institutions are required to take the security of patient health information seriously. However, not all of them are committed to protecting the privacy of their patients. For this reason, lawmakers passed the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, also known as HIPAA. The legislation has numerous policies that… Read More »
Miami-Dade County Pharmacy Charged With Healthcare Fraud
According to reporting from the Miami Herald, Rx Health Pharmacy, a small medical practice based in West Miami, has been implicated in a $1.2 million health care fraud scheme. Federal prosecutors allege that the company, and several related individuals, defrauded both Medicare and Medicaid through the use of illegal cash kickbacks and billing for… Read More »
Lawsuit: Two Central Florida Medical Practices Accused of Violating Anti-Kickback Laws
According to reporting from the Orlando Sentinel, AdventHealth and Florida Cancer Specialists are facing allegations that they violated federal antitrust regulations and anti-kickback laws. Mid Florida Cancer Centers, an oncology practice with four locations in Central Florida, filed a lawsuit accusing the defendants of crafting an illegal non-compete and referral agreement. The plaintiff alleges… Read More »
Five Things to Consider When Selling a Dental Practice in Florida
According to data provided by the American Dental Association (ADA), there are approximately 200,000 dentists currently working in the United States — many of whom own their own medical practice. Buying or selling a dental practice is a complicated business transaction. If you are a dentist in Florida and you are preparing to sell… Read More »
Georgia Hospital Agrees to Pay $5 Million to Settle Case Over Alleged Stark Law Violations
On February 6th, 2019, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia announced a settlement in a Stark Law and False Claims Act case that was brought against a Blairsville, GA medical center. Union General Hospital, located two hours north of Atlanta, agreed to pay $5 million to resolve allegations that… Read More »
HHS and CMS are Considering Stark Law Reform
The ‘Stark Law’ refers to a collection of federal regulations that prohibit self-referral by physicians. Medical practice owners and operators must be aware of these regulations. Stark Law violations can come with severe penalties, potentially including denial of payment, heavy fines, and a permanent exclusion from participating in federally funded health programs (Medicare &… Read More »
Florida Physician Practice Management: What is a Letter of Protection (LOP)?
Each year, many people are injured in accidents in Florida. Under state law, injured victims may be entitled to recover financial compensation from a negligent party, or from the defendant’s insurance company. This is done through a personal injury lawsuit. Of course, the personal injury claims process can sometimes be slow. An injured victim… Read More »