Physicians across Florida received notices in the mail from the Department of Health this week informing them of legislative changes impacting their practices. The one seemingly giving physicians the most concern is the new requirement that health care clinics and … Continued
Ann Bittinger had the pleasure of co-presenting two sessions at the American Health Lawyers Association’s annual meeting this week in Boston, MA. The sessions addressed hospital medical staff issues that will arise amid the new era of Accountable Care Organizations … Continued
“Super Lawyers” chose Ann Bittinger as a “Rising Star” in its current class of lawyers. Only 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state earn this distinction. Based on peer recognition and professional achievement, the selection process includes a statewide … Continued
A judge in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania ruled on January 31, 2011 that ABIM cannot sue a physician in Pennsylvania related to the Arora Board Review matter when that physician was in Michigan at the time of the exam. … Continued
Today a federal judge in Pensacola, Florida declared the federal health care reform law unconstitutional.  Judge Vinson wrote: “For the reasons stated, I must reluctantly conclude that Congress exceeded the bounds of its authority in passing the Act with the … Continued
A federal district court judge in Florida declared the healthcare reform law unconstitutional this afternoon. Judge Vinson issued the summary judgment in the Florida attorney general’s lawsuit to have PPACA declared unconstitutional. Judge Vinson, in the court’s Pensacola division, wrote: … Continued
Although many have argued that the healthcare reform law (PPACA) will have an indirect negative effect on physicians’ practices, there are some provisions of the law that directly impact physicians as drivers in the healthcare industry. Take physician-owned hospitals as one … Continued