Corporate Transparency Act Information
March 19, 2024 The Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”), effective January 1, 2024, is a new federal law that requires many small businesses to make informational filings with the U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”). The CTA is intended to prevent illegal activity through anonymous shell companies by requiring certain privately held entities [...]
Florida Patient Self-Referral Act Change in Level of Physician Supervision
Florida Patient Self-Referral Act Change in Level of Physician Supervision Effective July 1, 2023 The Florida Patient Self-Referral Act of 1992 (the “Florida Act”) prohibits a health care provider from referring a patient for the provision of designated health services or any other health care items or service to an entity in which the [...]
Expanded Protections for Genetic Information
Direct-to-consumer DNA testing kits such as 23andMe and Ancestry.com allow consumers to learn about their risks of developing certain diseases and investigate their family tree by submitting their DNA sample containing their genetic information. These tests have become very popular because they are convenient, inexpensive, and easy to use. However, they also raise privacy concerns [...]
What to do if Your License is Under Investigation
What to Do if Your License is Under Investigation When individuals obtain their licenses to practice their healthcare profession, they typically don’t contemplate being the subject of an investigation for possible licensure violations. As such, they are often unprepared for how to respond when they receive a Notice of Investigation from the Florida Department of [...]
The Impact of New Florida COVID Laws on Healthcare Providers
Keeping up with the various federal agency guidance and state mandates regarding COVID-19 can be overwhelming for healthcare providers especially when such guidance often changes daily. Healthcare providers need to be aware of newly enacted Florida laws regarding COVID-19 which were effective July 1, 2021. Vaccine Passports Section 381.00316, Florida Statutes (“COVID-19 Vaccine Documentation”) prohibits [...]
Three Keys to Drive a Successful Sale of Your Business
Over the years I received many questions about how I was able to successfully sell my business. While there are many components to consider, I believe it boils down to the following three keys: 1. Time -- As Abraham Lincoln once said, “Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend [...]