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Florida Hospital EDs Now Required to Meet Pediatric Care Standards | JD Supra
Under a new law passed during the 2026 Florida Legislative Session, all hospitals with emergency departments must develop and implement policies and procedures for pediatric patient care in the emergency department.[i] CS/HB 355, entitled "Health Care Patient Protection," passed with strong bipartisan support and was signed by Governor Ron DeSantis on May 22, 2026. The new law took effect on July 1, 2026.
Florida Hospital EDs Now Required To Meet Pediatric Care Standards
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HHS Office for Civil Rights Focuses on Parents’ Rights to Children’s Medical Records | JD Supra
Recently, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR)[i] issued a “Dear Colleague” letter reminding health care providers that federal law requires them to provide parents access to their minor children’s health information.[ii] Under the HIPAA Privacy Rule, an individual, and his or her personal representative, have the right to access the individual’s medical records and protected health information (“PHI”).
HHS Office for Civil Rights Focuses on Parents’ Rights to Children’s Medical Records
Recently, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR)[i] issued a “Dear Colleague” letter reminding health care providers that federal law requires them to provide parents access to their minor children’s health information.[ii] Under the HIPAA Privacy Rule, an individual, and his or her personal representative, have the right to access the individual’s medical records and protected health information (“PHI”).
Patient Overpayments Must Be Refunded Quickly Under New Florida Law | JD Supra
Starting January 1, 2026, under a law enacted during the 2025 legislative session, Florida health care practitioners and facilities are required to refund overpayments made by patients within 30 days from the determination that there has been an overpayment. Senate Bill 1808 created two new statutes – Sections 456.0625 and 408.12, Florida Statutes – which apply to health care practitioners, providers and facilities.
Patient Overpayments Must Be Refunded Quickly Under New Florida Law
Starting January 1, 2026, under a law enacted during the 2025 legislative session, Florida health care practitioners and facilities are required to refund overpayments made by patients within 30 days from the determination that there has been an overpayment. Senate Bill 1808 created two new statutes – Sections 456.0625 and 408.12, Florida Statutes – which apply to health care practitioners, providers and facilities.
Recent Changes to Florida’s “Mobile Opportunity by Interstate Licensure Endorsement (MOBILE) Act” for Health Care Practitioners | JD Supra
Last year, we reported on Florida’s adoption of the “Mobile Opportunity by Interstate Licensure Endorsement (MOBILE) Act” (Section 456.0145, Florida Statutes), which created a consistent regulatory framework for licensure by endorsement for all health care professions in Florida.
Recent Changes to Florida’s “Mobile Opportunity by Interstate Licensure Endorsement (MOBILE) Act” for Health Care Practitioners
Last year, we reported on Florida’s adoption of the “Mobile Opportunity by Interstate Licensure Endorsement (MOBILE) Act” (Section 456.0145, Florida Statutes), which created a consistent regulatory framework for licensure by endorsement for all health care professions in Florida.
Florida’s New Simplified Licensure by Endorsement Law For Health Care Professions | JD Supra
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people move to Florida from other states, including many health care practitioners who must apply for Florida licenses. A law passed during the 2024 Florida legislative session aims to simplify the process of licensure by endorsement for health care practitioners licensed in other states.
Texas Court Revives Viability of Healthcare Non-Competes | JD Supra
On August 20, 2024, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas blocked the Federal Trade Commission's ("FTC") rule that would have banned most existing non-compete agreements and prohibited new ones, except in limited circumstances. Please see the Dinsmore & Shohl LLP legal alert issued Wednesday here. This rule, known as the “Final Rule,” was scheduled to take effect on September 4, 2024.
Proposed Florida Laws Target Physician Non-Competes | JD Supra
Non-compete agreements are generally enforceable in Florida, if they are justified by a legitimate business interest and they are reasonable in time, area and line of business. However, a 2019 law invalidated non-compete agreements with certain physicians.
Proposed Florida Laws Target Physician Non-Competes
Non-compete agreements are generally enforceable in Florida, if they are justified by a legitimate business interest and they are reasonable in time, area and line of business. However, a 2019 law invalidated non-compete agreements with certain physicians.
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