Healthcare Attorney in Jacksonville, FL
Florida health care law
The health care industry is a complex field that often requires legal expertise. Medical professionals must ensure that they are adequately protected so they can perform their jobs properly. Experienced Jacksonville lawyer Todd Watson offers representation to physicians, physician group practices, and other medical care providers in all issues related to healthcare law, including the following:
- Fraud and abuse compliance. For situations in which a healthcare provider finds himself or herself under investigation—even when due to an innocent mistake -- attorney Todd Watson can help analyze the severity of the situation and develop a strong plan of defense for his clients.
- Physician group practice formation. Todd Watson works with clients who are interested in starting a group practice. He can help with structuring shareholder or operating agreements, officially forming business entities, developing physician compensation plans, and ensuring compliance with necessary laws such as the Florida Healthcare Clinic Act.
- Medical records. Because of the stringent laws surrounding their confidentiality, the use of medical records tends to be a pervasive issue for health care professionals. Todd Watson helps his clients with all issues concerning medical records, including developing systems for correct use and maintenance of all medical records that respect and comply with all privacy and security regulations.
- Medical malpractice. Todd Watson provides legal counsel on all matters regarding medical malpractice. He advises physicians on whether or not to carry malpractice insurance, and helps develop policies when necessary. In addition, he represents physicians in malpractice lawsuits, and, for clients who decide to go without malpractice insurance, he helps to protect their assets through a smart estate plan.
- Medical staff privileges. Todd Watson works with physicians, health care facilities, and other medical personnel to manage medical staff privileges in a way that honors patient care, while establishing necessary protocol for peer review, disruptive physician issues, suspensions, fair employee hearings, and other staff-related matters.
- Defense of professional license. For clients under investigation by a government agency or medical board, Todd Watson works to protect professional licenses and develop strong and aggressive defenses in all cases where licensure is in jeopardy.
- Issues regarding managed care. Todd Watson works to ensure that medical practices and other health care businesses are swiftly reimbursed. In addition, he evaluates managed care contracts and deals with issues concerning credentialing and reimbursement.
Talk to a skilled healthcare lawyer in Jacksonville today
For a free initial phone consultation on your health care law matter, or to request an attorney referral for another matter, contact Todd Watson, P.L., today.
