Author: Jeffrey Cohen Company: Florida Healthcare Law Firm, National Healthcare L Region: Southeast US Website: www.nationalhealthcarelawfirm.com Memorable Quote 1: You must be the change you wish to see in the world. Memorable Quote 2: It takes alot of hard work and a long time to become an overnight success. Author Comment / Biography: As founder of the Florida Healthcare Law Firm and the National Healthcare Law Firm, Mr. Cohen is a board certified healthcare lawyers with over 25 years experience serving physicians and healthcare businesses - from home health agencies to DME companies to surgery and imaging centers. In keeping with his vision of offering the highest quality legal services, the Firm combines values such as transparency, integrity and ethics. Mr. Cohen has strategically placed together a dynamic team of attorneys who share his vision. The focus of Mr. Cohen's practice, background and expertise is in transactional healthcare and corporate matters, particularly as they relate to physicians, medical practices, ambulatory surgery centers and imaging centers. He is board certified by the Florida Bar as a specialist in healthcare law and has served in a variety of roles, including Associate General Counsel of the Florida Medical Association. Mr. Cohen was named "Best Health Care Attorney" in 1995 at the Sixth Annual Medical Business Healthcare Awards and was recognized by his peers in Florida Trends July 2008 issue as one of the Florida Legal Elite for 2008. Additionally, he was recently honored by the South Florida Business Journal as a Key Partner for 2011 and named one of the Best Lawyers in Florida for 2012. Prior to founding the Florida Healthcare Law Firm and National Healthcare Law Firm, Mr. Cohen served for thirteen years as a partner in a respected law firm located in South Florida. After years of service as a healthcare lawyer, Mr. Cohen, an AV-rated attorney, has developed a reputation for providing exceptional legal services and ethical counsel. Mr. Cohen is equally knowledgeable about contract law, corporate and employment law, and all of the specific laws and compliance regulations that relate to healthcare entities including, but not limited to, doctors, hospitals, medical staff, ambulatory surgery centers and imaging centers. These regulations include Stark, anti-kickback, fraud and abuse and HIPAA. Additionally, Mr. Cohen is a highly regarded speaker and writer, provides consultant services to the publication Medical Business, and is a member of the editorial boards for the "Tips on Managed Care Newsletter," a publication of the IPA Association of America, and Medical Economics. ;Mr. Cohen is also a certified arbitrator with the American Health Lawyers Association (AHLA) and shares a generous portion of his time in charitable causes. Mr. Cohen graduated from Florida State University (B.A. cum laude, 1984) and Florida State University College of Law (J.D 1987). Memberships: The Florida Bar 1987 Healthcare Advisory Board Member American Bar Association The Florida Bar Health Law Section, Executive Committee Member 1994 1997 Chair of Managed Care Division 1993 1996 Member of Healthcare Law certification Committee 2005 American Health Lawyers Association Florida Hospital Association The Doctor's Advisory Network of the American Medical Association The American Society for Medical Association Counsel Member of the Antitrust Advisory Committee to the Agency for Healthcare administration in 1993 Affiliations: Mr. Cohen sits as President of the Board of Directors of the Milagro Center, a tax- exempt, multicultural, arts-based after school center for children from the at risk community, located in Delray Beach, Florida (www.milagrocenter.org). Lectures & Presentations: Jeffrey L. Cohen has lectured on various aspects of Healthcare Law at many Florida Bar CLE approved seminars and events throughout the state. For more information about Mr. Cohen and the topics & information he covers. CLICK HERE or contact our office at 561-45

Displaying 21 to 30 of 57 articles < Back | Next > Pages: 1 2 3 4 5 6  Articles by Jeffrey Cohen  21. Providers Beware of the 2014 OIG Work Plan February 10, 2014 Around each fiscal year, the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General publishes its annual Work Plan, which provides terrific insight into unique provider behavior and practices the OIG plans to target in 2014. Medicare providers should pay particular attention to the fo... 22. Montana Hospital Fined for Payments to Doctors February 04, 2014 The Justice Department settled a case against a Montana hospital for nearly $4 Million based on allegations that the hospital improperly paid physicians who referred to the hospital. The allegations arise out of a medical office building project in which the hospital and referring physicians were c... 23. Major Criminal Case in Palm Beach County Directed at Hormone Business January 22, 2014 A trial underway in West Palm Beach will have serious impact on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) businesses around the state. HRT businesses are exploding around the state and country. The underbelly of the business exists where business owners do not approach it as a medical service deserving of... 24. HIPAA Stings Dermatology Practice January 22, 2014 The US Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Civil Rights is the chief enforcer of HIPAA. The Office’s recent enforcement of HIPAA with respect to a Massachusetts derm practice is illustrative of how the government views HIPAA and how vulnerable medical practices are. Adult & Pedia... 25. OIG FROWNS AGAIN ON PROPOSED COMPANY MODEL ARRANGEMENT WITH ANESTHSIOLOGISTS January 09, 2014 In December, 2012, the OIG reviewed and frowned upon two proposed scenarios, each of which had the effect of shifting to ASC-owner/surgeons a portion of the fees earned from anesthesia services. The OIG has done it again! In an era of tremendous stress in the healthcare marketplace, it’s... 26. The 8 Ways to Save Money or Make Money in 2014 January 08, 2014 Now that we’re on other side of the holidays and solidly planted in 2014, it’s a great time to chart a new course. Here are 8 things you can do that will make you money or save you money: 1. Hire someone. If you are a solo practitioner, are responsible for generating the revenue and also f... 27. District Judge Hits Halifax Hospital with $26M Fine in Qui Tam Suit December 06, 2013 A November 13th order from U.S. District Judge Gregory A. Presnell hit Halifax Hospital in Daytona Beach hard and has implications for all physician bonus compensation arrangements. The background of the whistleblower case involves: 1. Halifax is a special taxing district of Volusia; ... 28. Rehab Centers At Risk for Routine Copay/Deductible Waivers November 13, 2013 Drug and alcohol treatment centers are often faced with the business decision of whether to waive copay and deductible obligations. For many patients in one of the most vulnerable times of their lives, copay and deductible waiver can mean the difference between getting needed treatment or not! The... 29. Florida Medical Spas: Regulators Look Beyond the Surface October 15, 2013 There is no such thing as a “medical spa” in Florida. True! They are not uniquely licensed. In fact, they are usually not licensed at all because (1) they are owned and operated by licensed healthcare professionals, and/or (2) they do not file claims for reimbursement with health insurers. And t... 30. Blue Cross Lawsuit Against Avee Attacks Point of Care Testing September 18, 2013 A recent lawsuit by Horizon Blue Cross/Blue Shield of New Jersey has the potential to cripple point of care testing arrangements often employed by drug and alcohol treatment centers. At risk is not only the roughly $36 Million sought to be recouped by BC/BS, but also perhaps the many millions more ... < Back | Next > Pages: 1 2 3 4 5 6

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