Florida has fundamentally shifted the compliance landscape for patient credit balances. With the enactment of CS/CS/SB 1808 (Refund of Overpayments Made by Patients), health care facilities and practitioners are now under a...more
1/30/2026
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Statutory Requirements
Effective July 1, 2025, Florida is implementing a significant change to its healthcare licensure framework. A new law, enacted through Florida’s House Bill 975, dramatically expands the scope of required background screening...more
9/30/2025
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Criminal Background Checks ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
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Healthcare ,
Healthcare Facilities ,
License Applications ,
License Renewals ,
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State Health Departments
Florida’s healthcare providers and their insurers are on the verge of a significant adjustment to the state’s medical malpractice landscape. For over three decades, a controversial provision within Florida’s medical...more
5/30/2025
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Healthcare Reform ,
Hospitals ,
Insurance Industry ,
Liability ,
Medical Malpractice ,
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Pain and Suffering ,
Physicians ,
Risk Management ,
Wrongful Death
In Florida, the corporate practice of dentistry is subject to stringent regulations designed to ensure that only licensed dentists have control over dental practices. This regulatory framework is crucial for maintaining the...more
In a significant move to enhance public health and expand HIV prevention measures, Florida has recently enacted the “John W. Rheay Act” (Fla. Stat. § 465.1861), effective as of July 1, 2024. This legislation aims to enhance...more
10/18/2024
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Florida ,
Healthcare ,
HIV ,
New Legislation ,
Notification Requirements ,
Pharmacies ,
Pharmacist ,
Prescription Drugs ,
Preventive Health Care ,
Public Health ,
Screening Procedures