The “Yes, But” of Innovation: Is Everything Patentable?
By: Allen F. Bennett Introduction It is the most common question in the world of intellectual property: “Can I patent this?” The answer, frustratingly and fascinatingly, is almost always: “Yes,
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New Florida Statute 408.12: Mandatory Refunds for Patient Overpayments and Key Implications for Healthcare Providers
By: Sinead Killeen As of January 1, 2026, Florida has implemented a significant new law aimed at protecting patients from delayed refunds on overpayments to healthcare providers. Florida Statute 408.12, enacted
Florida Enacts Uniform Patient Overpayment Refund Requirements Effective January 1, 2026
By: Carlos Arce Florida has enacted new statewide requirements governing the timely refund of patient overpayments by both licensed health care facilities and individual health care practitioners. The legislation establishes
Fourth Temporary Extension of COVID-19 Telemedicine Flexibilities for Prescribing Controlled Substances: What the December 31, 2025 Rule Actually Does
Credit to Caitlin A. Koppenhaver, Esq. Sources: Federal Register :: Fourth Temporary Extension of COVID-19 Telemedicine Flexibilities for Prescription of Controlled Medications; Telehealth policy updates | Telehealth.HHS.gov On December 31, 2025, the
Navigating the Beam: Legal Considerations for Class IV Lasers in a Florida Dental Practice
By: Victoria Perniola The expanding services offered by modern dental practices in Florida often necessitate the acquisition of advanced, multi-purpose devices. When a practice incorporates a high powered system such
CMS Withdraws Controversial Skin Substitute LCDs: A Win for Access, But Uncertainties Linger
In a last-minute move, CMS withdrew the national LCDs for skin substitute grafts and CTPs just days before they were set to take effect. The decision preserves broader clinician discretion and patient access—but leaves wound care providers navigating continued regional variability and compliance uncertainty.
Telehealth Under Fire
A federal indictment against a major telehealth platform signals a sharp escalation in enforcement. Regulators are making it clear that virtual care is held to the same standards as traditional medicine—especially when controlled substances, high-volume prescribing, and drug-focused marketing are involved.
High-Risk, High-Reward: Navigating Florida Class IV Laser Delegation and Multi-Provider Compliance
The rapid growth of aesthetic medical services has created a complex regulatory landscape, especially for practices operating multiple Class IV lasers and high-risk energy-based devices. In Florida, compliance hinges not only on device registration, but on precise supervision, delegation, and documentation across physicians, PAs, APRNs, and electrologists.
Florida’s SB 860: A New Playbook for Weight-Loss Compounding.
Credit: Caitlin Koppenhaver Florida is signaling an important message in the compounding and weight-loss ecosystem: the Florida Legislature is not waiting for federal enforcement to catch up. Florida Senate Bill 860 (2026),
Tort Reform’s Aftershock: Why Carriers Are Turning the Screws on PI & PIP Providers—and What “Compliance-First” Looks Like Now
By: Carlos Arce The landscape of the personal injury (PI) and personal injury protection (PIP) ecosystem has shifted dramatically in the wake of tort reform. Insurance carriers have adopted a
