Advice for All Massage Therapists: Please Talk to a Lawyer Before You Talk to the Department of Health (DOH) Investigator
By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Massage therapists, I beseech you: please do not talk to a Department of Health (DOH) investigator until you have talked to a health lawyer who is experienced with DOH investigations and board licensing complaints. Do not answer or […]
Massage Therapists Needs Good Professional Liability Insurance, Too
By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Whether you’re an independent contractor, an employee of a chiropractor, physician or spa, or you travel to clients’ homes, insurance is essential for all massage therapists. Not only can professional liability insurance protect you in the event of […]
New Professional Liability Insurance Benefits for Health Professionals
By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law I have been pleasantly surprised recently to discover that several professional liability insurance companies have raised their coverage amounts and added coverage in areas sorely needed by health professionals. I’m referring to coverage for incidents not necessarily related […]
Please, Please, Please Do NOT Talk to the Department of Health (DOH) Investigator
By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Massage therapists, I beseech you: please do not talk to a Department of Health (DOH) investigator until you have talked to a health lawyer who is experienced with DOH investigations and board licensing complaints. Do not answer or respond […]
Massage Therapists Need Good Professional Liability Insurance with Broad Coverage
By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Whether you’re an independent contractor, an employee of a chiropractor, physician or spa, or you travel to clients’ homes, insurance is essential for all massage therapists. Not only can professional liability insurance protect you in the event of […]
Nurses: Locate a Healthcare Providers Service Organization (HPSO) Insurance Defense Attorney in Florida Company Cases
By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law We are sometimes told by the health professionals we represent especially pharmacists, licensed mental health counselors (LMHCs), advanced registered nurse practitioners (ARNPs), massage therapists and physical therapists that after they received a complaint regarding their license from the […]