Introduction The fusion of digital technologies with medical service delivery has emerged as both a boon and a challenge, particularly concerning safeguarding patient privacy. At the heart of this evolution is the Health Insurance Portability…

Introduction The opioid crisis in the United States has necessitated robust legal and regulatory responses.  The Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act (EKRA)[1] was enacted on October 24, 2018, as part of the SUPPORT Act[2], targeting…

Introduction In the evolving healthcare landscape, the concept of phantom equity emerges as an innovative approach to compensation and incentivization, offering an in-depth examination of phantom equity, focusing on its structure, applications, and legal considerations…

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s recent reclassification of specific peptides marks a pivotal moment in the regulation of these critical components in medical treatments.   The FDA updated its list of bulk drug…

Introduction The healthcare sector is an ever-evolving landscape, marked by advancements in medical technology, changes in patient demographics, and shifts in regulatory environments. A significant trend in this sector is the growing collaboration between hospitals…

Introduction The Captive Professional Corporation (CPC) model, also known as the Friendly PC model, plays a crucial role in the healthcare system of the United States, especially in regions governed by stringent Corporate Practice of…

Introduction Florida’s health care sector is characterized by a rigorous legal and regulatory framework, especially regarding the licensure of non-physician led health care clinics. Governed under the Health Care Clinic Act (Sections 400.990-400.995, Florida Statutes)…

Introduction Setting up a clinical trial in the United States is a complex endeavor that demands rigorous adherence to various laws, regulations, and guidelines, both federal and state-specific. A clinical trial is essentially a research…

  Introduction Non-compete clauses have been a part of employment contracts for many years, often restricting professionals from working for competitors or starting their own firms for a designated period and within a specified geographical…

I. Introduction The medical profession has always been characterized by its dual essence of being both a noble calling and a demanding business. The physician’s role as a business owner, specifically, is challenging as it…