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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
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
Ann Bittinger, Esquire The Bittinger Law Firm Jacksonville, Florida Since Congress enacted the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) in 1986, there has been interplay between EMTALA and common law professional liability actions.1 There is a private right of … Continued