Questions answered by Mark Stephen Thomas

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A veteran baker acted in West Palm at the VA. Went in for AFIB, ICU unit. Dr. Colmenga determined his mental state is priority.

Mark's answer | Answered on May 24, 2014

If the patient gave his sister power of attorney, you can obtain control over the patient's medical care only by suing the sister in order to...

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Seeking legal direction for my mother and premature death.

Mark's answer | Answered on May 24, 2014

I am sorry for your loss. You can file complaints with the Florida Department of Health, Board of Nursing, and with the Agency for Health Care...

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Can I sue a medical office if their employee is on record harassing me and stalking me, pulled information up and shared it?

Mark's answer | Answered on May 24, 2014

From the facts I believe that your right to medical records confidentiality has been breached. You can report the breach to the Office of Civil...

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IS IT LEGAL FOR A MEDICAL PROVIDER TO CHARGE YOU ALMOST DOUBLE THE AMOUNT PREVIOUSLY BILLED TO THE INSURANCE COMPANY ?

Mark's answer | Answered on October 31, 2013

Yes, it's legal. While a provider may have only one set of "charges" the provider is free to negotiate discounts from their charges. Your...

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Health Insurance company refusing to pay for surgery

Mark's answer | Answered on October 31, 2013

If it is a managed care company (HMO, PPO, etc), go through the entire insurance company appeal process, and then file an appeal with the Florida...

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Can I start a Home Health agency with just a Certified Nurse Assisatant license?

Mark's answer | Answered on October 31, 2013

Sure, the application can be downloaded from the AHCA website. The requirements are listed at Section 400.471, Florida Statutes. There are many...

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Physican refusing to see patient.

Mark's answer | Answered on October 03, 2012

A physician is not required to provide services to anyone, and is authorized to discharge a patient from the practice for any reason. It is a...

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Is it possible to correct invalid information in a medical record?

Mark's answer | Answered on October 03, 2012

There is a federal law right for a patient to be able to amend their medical record (HIPAA law) in order to correct errors. If your son is a minor...

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I was a patient at a doctors office, at a doctors office and knew someone who worked at one of the branches but not at the

Mark's answer | Answered on August 30, 2012

There is no personal cause of action for a violation of medical records privacy, unless you can prove direct damage (example: your employer found...

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Can i legally purchase botox and other allergan cosmetic products from a canadian distributor for sale in my florida office

Mark's answer | Answered on August 30, 2012

It is a federal crime to import any pharmaceutical or medical device or product unless you are a pharmaceutical or medical device or product...

Mark Stephen Thomas's Answers (36)

A veteran baker acted in West Palm at the VA. Went in for AFIB, ICU unit. Dr. Colmenga determined his mental state is priority.

Seeking legal direction for my mother and premature death.

Can I sue a medical office if their employee is on record harassing me and stalking me, pulled information up and shared it?

IS IT LEGAL FOR A MEDICAL PROVIDER TO CHARGE YOU ALMOST DOUBLE THE AMOUNT PREVIOUSLY BILLED TO THE INSURANCE COMPANY ?

Health Insurance company refusing to pay for surgery

Can I start a Home Health agency with just a Certified Nurse Assisatant license?

Physican refusing to see patient.

Is it possible to correct invalid information in a medical record?

I was a patient at a doctors office, at a doctors office and knew someone who worked at one of the branches but not at the

Can i legally purchase botox and other allergan cosmetic products from a canadian distributor for sale in my florida office