Ann Bittinger was recently elected to the Board of Directors of the American Health Lawyer’s Association. Ann will serve a 3-year term on the 28-person board starting in July. “As the Affordable Care Act’s regulations and provisions come into effect, … Continued
If you guessed the Gross Domestic Product of Aruba you are incorrect. Healthcare whistleblower lawsuits brought by people working within the healthcare field are on the rise dramatically and there are no signs of a slow down anytime soon. In … Continued
The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Civil Rights (“OCR”) recently announced that it will survey 1,200 covered entities (health plans, health care providers, and health care clearinghouses) and business associates (groups that provide certain services to covered … Continued
Name the hottest job in America right now. Social media? Web development? Nursing? None of the above. According to The Wall Street Journal, the hottest job in America right now is (drum roll please….) Compliance Officer. Sexy? No. Necessary? Oh … Continued
Law firms are notorious for emailing “client alerts” and “client bulletins” to adorn clients’ inboxes with impressive analysis of current legal developments. The bulletins sometimes come almost daily, explaining in excruciating detail and in thousands of words the latest legal … Continued
Fee Splitting Prohibition Handbook In Florida, a physician can lose his or her license for splitting fees generated from patient care. The law, which came into effect in 1992, sets forth a list of actions or omissions for which the … Continued
Consent and Privacy Issues to Address When Treating Adolescents Ann Bittinger, Attorney at Law The Bittinger Law Firm Editor’s Note: Ann Bittinger, board certified by The Florida Bar in health law, practices in The Bittinger Law Firm in Ponte Vedra … Continued
by Ann Bittinger Because of the establishment of The Florida Bar’s Commission on the Legal Needs of Children and former Florida Bar presidents emphasis on the legal rights of children, Florida lawyers have witnessed unparalleled attention being given to children’s … Continued