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| Profession | Subject | Petitioner | Final Order Number | Order Filed Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Medicine |
Rule 64B8-9.0131, FAC |
Michael Dominic Mozzetti, M.D |
DOH-12-2590-DS-MQA (pdf – 70kb) | 12/06/2012 |
| Medicine | §458.347, FS and Rule 64B8-30.012 | Timothy Hipp, M.D. | DOH-12-0938-DS-MQA (pdf – 158kb) | 06/11/2012 |
| Medicine | Chapter 480, F.S. | GMAC Indemnity Corporation | DOH-12-0090-DS-MQA (pdf – 158kb) | 1/27/2012 |
| Medicine | §458.331(1)(i), F.S. | Gino J. Sedillo, M.D. | DOH-11-3060-DS-MQA (pdf – 158kb) | 12/14/2011 |
| Medicine | §465.0276(1)(b), F.S. | Alexis P. Henderson, M.D. | DOH-11-3059-DS-MQA (pdf – 158kb) | 12/14/2011 |
| Medicine | §456.44, F.S. | Ara J. Deukmedjian, M.D. | DOH-11-3058-DS-MQA (pdf – 158kb) | 12/14/2011 |
| Pain Management Clinic | §458.3265, F.S. | Florida Medical Clinic, P.A. | DOH-11-2607-DS-MQA (pdf – 158kb) | 10/24/2011 |
| Medicine | §456.44, F.S. | Florida Hospices and Palliative Care, Inc. | DOH-11-2393-DS-MQA (pdf – 158kb) | 10/7/2011 |
| Pain Management Clinic | §458.3265, F.S. | Florida Medical Clinic, P.A | N/A (pdf – 292kb) | 8/29/2011 |
| Medicine | §458.3265 F.S. – whether the petitioner must register as a Pain Management Clinic, whether use of website to educate patients would be considered advertisement | V.L. Rajyaguru | DOH-11-1770-DS-MQA (pdf – 292kb) | 7/28/2011 |
| Pain Management Clinic | §458.3265, F.S. | Tenet Florida Physician Services, LLC | N/A (pdf – 292kb) | 7/15/2011 |
| Medicine | §456.057, 456.058 F.S. Rule 64B8-10.002, F.A.C. – whether a physician who has terminated practice remains custodian of a patient’s medical records once they have been provided to that patient, their legal guardian or their parents (if patient is a minor) | Rogerio Faillace, M.D. | DOH-11-1317-DS-MQA (pdf – 292kb) | 6/15/2011 |
| Massage Therapy | Rule 64B7-28.009(1)-(3), F.A.C. – requesting Board state the formal sequence for obtaining CE for renewal of the license | Dar Mikula | DOH-11-851-DS-MQA(pdf – 887kb) | 4/20/2011 |
| Psychology | §490.012(1)(c) and 490.014(1)(b) F.S – requesting interpretation of statutes and whether Petitioner’s work falls under the area of exemption | Dean R. Cauley, Ph.D. | DOH-11-614-DS-MQA(pdf – 887kb) | 3/14/2011 |
| Podiatric Medicine | §461.003(5), F.S – whether the practice of offering a tetanus booster while treating chronic, non-healing lower extremity wounds is within the scope of practice | Robert G. Smith, DPM | DOH-11-154-DS-MQA(pdf – 887kb) | 1/18/2011 |
| Massage Therapy | Rule 64B7-32-003, F.A.C. – whether Physical Therapy Clinical hours at Gulf Coast Community college may substitute for the required massage therapy clinical hours | Melinda Cumbaa, PT, MS | DOH-11-070-DS-MQA(pdf – 887kb) | 1/6/2011 |
| Physical Therapy | Rule 64B17-9.001(6)(a), F.A.C., regarding approval of certain continuing education for credit | Ian Ross, PT | DOH-10-2942-DS-MQA (pdf – 887kb) | 12/29/2010 |
| Acupuncture | Rule 64B1 – whether it is permissible for a licensed acupuncture physician to diagnose and treat patients via online communication | Matthew S. Enright, A.P. | DOH-10-2933-DS-MQA(pdf – 464kb) | 12/28/2010 |
| Medicine | §458.3265 F.S – whether particular advertisements require registration as a Pain Management Clinic | Florida Medical Association, Inc. | DOH-10-2879-DS-MQA (pdf – 292kb) | 12/23/2010 |
| Department of Health | Corrected Order: §458.3265 and 459.0137 F.S – requesting interpretation related to pain management clinic registration | Florida Medical Association, Inc. | DOH-10-2879-DS-MQA (pdf – 887kb) | 12/23/2010 |
| Department of Health | §458.3265 and 459.0137 F.S – requesting interpretation related to pain management clinic registration | Florida Medical Association, Inc. | DOH-10-2718-DS-MQA (pdf – 887kb) | 12/14/2010 |
| Medicine | §458.3265 and 459.0137, FS. | Florida Medical Association, David McKalip, M.D. |
DOH-10-2718-DS-MQA (pdf – 887kb) | 12/14/2010 |
| Physical Therapy | Rule 64B17-6.001, F.A.C, regarding removal of staples from the human body | Cecille Riggs, PT | DOH-10-2603-DS-MQA (pdf – 887kb) | 11/22/2010 |
| Medicine | §456.053(3)(h), F.S | U.S. Healthworks Medical Group of Florida, Inc. | DOH-10-1910-DS-MQA (pdf – 736kb) | 8/24/2010 |
| Physical Therapy | §486.201, F.S., regarding referrals from Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners | Bruce R. Wills, PT | DOH-10-1902-DS-MQA (pdf – 887kb) | 8/23/2010 |
| Massage Therapy | Rule 64B7-26.001, F.A.C. – whether an osteopathic physician who employs a massage therapist needs an establishment license or whether certain medical services are considered the practice of massage | Peachtree Casualty Insurance Company | DOH-10-0834-DS-MQA (pdf – 887kb) | 4/6/2010 |
| Medicine | §458.3145, F.S. | H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute | DOH-10-0258-DS-MQA(pdf – 464kb) | 2/11/2010 |
| Clinical Laboratory | Rule 64B3-2.003(19), F.A.C. – whether laboratory assistants (unlicensed laboratory personnel) create a slide for cytology procedures or FNA’s (at patient’s bedside?) | Linda Valdes, MS, MT (ASCP) | DOH-09-2156-DS-MQA (pdf – 887kb) | 10/21/2009 |
| Clinical Laboratory | Rule 64B3-10.005, F.A.C. – Request for Board to specify the license category that a medical technologist must have to perform listed tests in a Donor Testing Laboratory | Lucinda Ann Olivio | DOH-09-2157-DS-MQA (pdf – 887kb) | 10/21/2009 |
| Clinical Laboratory | Rule 64B3-2.003(19), F.A.C. – whether a person who places a whole blood specimen into the Biosite Triage® testing cartridge has to be licensed by the Board | Integrated Regional Laboratories, LLC and Miami Beach Healthcare Group, LTD, d/b/a Aventure Hospital and Medical Center | DOH-09-1983-DS-MQA (pdf – 887kb) | 9/15/2009 |
| Opticianry | §484.002(9), F.S – whether an unlicensed person could help a customer/patient pick out frames… | Anthony D. Record | DOH-09-1044-DS-MQA (pdf – 887kb) | 6/16/2009 |
| Opticianry | §484.012(2), F.S – whether an optician is obligated to dispense contact lenses to a patient who tries to order contact lenses just prior to the one-year … | Charles L. Harrup | DOH-09-1049-DS-MQA (pdf – 887kb) | 6/16/2009 |
| Medicine | §458.3485, F.S. | Yvonne Smallwood Scherrer, M.D. | DOH-09-0320-DSMQA(pdf – 677kb) | 3/11/2009 |
| Psychology | § 490.0149, F.S. and Rule 64B19-18.008, F.A.C. Certification in Biofeedback by a non-approved certifying body. | Ronald Rosenthal, Ph.D. | DOH-09-0300-DS-MQA (pdf – 178kb) | 3/9/2009 |
| Medicine | §456.053, F.S. | Andres F. Rodriguez, M.D. Stockwell, Reisman Reisman, Paulk & Taylor, P.A. Karl F. Hempel, M.D. Tallahassee Primary Care Associates, P.A. |
DOH-09-0160 (pdf – 997kb) | 2/18/2009 |
| Opticianry | §484.013(1)(b) and 484.014(p), F.S – whether a licensed opitician can oversee a trained person and allow him or her to prepare, dispense or fit.. | Amy Arcand, Optician | DOH-08-2861-DS-MQA (pdf – 887kb) | 11/25/2008 |
| Chiropractic Medicine | §460.403(9)(a) and (c), F.S – whether a licensed chiropractic physician can delegate the use of physical modalities to an unlicensed, but trained assistant. | Medical Diagnostic Network, Inc., Gary Greenwood, President | DOH-08-2440-DS-MQA (pdf – 887kb) | 10/28/2008 |
| Psychology | Rules 64B19-13.003(1)(i) and 13.003(2)(g) F.A.C. – provision of continuing psychological education credit for homestudy courses approved by other Florida health care practitioner board but not the American Psychological Association (APA) | Gournaris, Michael | DOH-08-0781-DS-MQA (pdf – 3mb) | 4/22/2008 |
| Psychology | Rule 64B19-18.002, F.A.C. – qualifications to use the title “sex therapist” | Lane, Jeffrey, Ph.D. | DOH-08-0780-DS-MQA (pdf – 7mb) | 4/22/2008 |
| Medicine | §458.053, F.S. | Mark P. Trolice, M.D. | DOH-08-0689-DS-MQA (pdf – 786kb) | 4/16/2008 |
| Medicine | §456.053, F.S. | Jacksonville Heart Center | DOH-07-2605-DS-MQA (zip – 13mb) | 12/19/2007 |
| Medicine | §458.331(1)(i), F.S. regarding marketing programs | Paul Befanis, M.D. | DOH 07-1805 (pdf – 344kb) | 8/29/2007 |
| Psychology | Rule 64B19-18.004(5), F.A.C. – signing of a research program evaluation report, by a licensed psychologist, conjointly with licensed professionals from other disciplines | Bennett, Demara, Psy.D. | DOH-07-1200-DS-MQA (pdf – 267kb) | 6/21/2007 |
| Psychology | §490.014, F.S. – provision of psychological services, as an expert in a Florida civil action, by nonresident psychologist (MA) | Koocher, Gerald P., Ph.D. | DOH-07-0702-DS-MQA (pdf – 303kb) | 4/27/2007 |
| Psychology | §490.005, F.S. and Rule 64B19-11.005, F.A.C. – use of employment as a clinical psychologist, in another state, towards fulfillment of post-doctoral supervised experience requirement | Madura, Maryla, Ph.D. | DOH-07-0701-DS-MQA (pdf – 247kb) | 4/27/2007 |
| Medicine | §458.315, F.S. – Whether an area of critical need certificate holder provide crisis stabilization services to Project Access Foundation patients in a hospital and/or mental health setting under the auspices of the Project Access Foundation. | Project Access Foundation, Linda Mendoza, M.D. | DOH 06-2085 (pdf – 3mb) | 10/31/2006 |
| Medicine | §458.331(1)(i), F.S. – Stop Smoking Program | Stephen E. Mitteldorf, M.D. | DOH-06-2084(pdf – 5mb) | 10/31/2006 |
| Medicine | §456.054(1), F.S. – use of disks to maintain patient medical history and emergency medical information | My Medical CD, LTD, James K. Knight, M.D. | DOH-06-2086 (pdf – 2mb) | 10/31/2006 |
| Psychology | §947.005(9), F.S. and § 948.001(6), F.S. – qualification to evaluate and treat sex offenders in Florida | DeClue, Gregory S., Ph.D. | DOH-06-0977-DS-MQA (pdf – 229kb) | 6/5/2006 |
| Psychology | §490.003(4), F.S. – provision of psychological treatment to patients in another state, from a psychologist licensed in that state, during the periods he would be residing part-time in Florida | Dielman, Marc B., Ph.D. | DOH-06-0976-DS-MQA (pdf – 228kb) | 6/5/2006 |
| Psychology | Rule 64B19-11.005, F.A.C., § 490.003(4), F.S. and § 490.005(4), F.S. – use of employment in a public high school or community college towards fulfillment of post-doctoral supervised experience requirement | Podolsky, Jessica L. | DOH-06-0975-DS-MQA (pdf – 221kb) | 6/5/2006 |
| Chiropractic Medicine | §460.403(9)(a) and (c), F.S – whether a licensed chiropractic physician can delegate the use of physical modalities to an unlicensed, but trained assistant. | Fred Quintana, D.C. | DOH-06-0480-DS (pdf – 887kb) | 03/08/2006 |
| Psychology | Rule 64B19-11.005(2)(c), F.A.C. – whether post-doctoral residency plan will meet the requirements for a “cohesive and integrated” training experience | Zander, Thomas K., Psy.D. | DOH-06-0184-DS-MQA (pdf – 207kb) | 2/8/2006 |
| Psychology | Rule 64B19-13.003(c), F.A.C. – provision of continuing education credits to individuals attending trainings under the supervision of the facilitys training director, as well as certain APA-accredited internship programs | Citrus Health Network | DOH-05-1212-DS-MQA (pdf – 198kb) | 7/14/2005 |
| Medicine | Financial Responsibility Requirements/Insurance Coverage | Radiology Associates of South Florida, P.A., et. al. | DOH-05-1085 (pdf – 1.77mb) | 6/24/2005 |
| Psychology | §490.014 and §490.012(1)(a), F.S. – request for licensure exemption to serve as a federal agency medical expert, by a psychologist licensed in another state, while semi-retired in Florida | Horenstein, David, Ph.D. | DOH-05-0787-DS-MQA (pdf – 283kb) | 5/5/2005 |
| Medicine | Laser Hair Removal/Direct Supervision | Randy Zeldin, Esquire | DOH-05-0163 (pdf – 224kb) | 02/17/2005 |
| Medicine | §458.319, F.S. and Rule 64B8-13.001(5), F.A.C./Constitute active Practice | Robert W. Patton, Jr., M.D. | DOH-04-1552 (pdf – 236kb) | 12/16/2004 |
| Medicine | Patient Self Referral Act/Providing Diagnostic Imaging Services | Tallahassee Neurological Clinic, P.A. | DOH-04-0921 (pdf – 566kb) | 08/17/2004 |
| Psychology | Rule 64B19-11.005, F.A.C. – billing asa psychiatric nurse practitioner while pursuing post-doctoral supervised experience | Robichaux-Keene, Nicole, M.S. | DOH-04-0492-DS-MQA (pdf – 222kb) | 5/13/2004 |
| Nursing | N/A | Scholl | DOH-04-0039 (pdf – 587kb) | 1/20/2004 |
| Psychology | Rule 64B19-11.005(2)(c) 2, F.A.C. – definition of “activities related to direct client contact” towards fulfillment of post-doctoral supervised experience requirements | Robichaux-Keene, Nicole, M.S. | DOH-03-1529-DS-MQA (pdf – 197kb) | 12/15/2003 |
| Nursing | N/A | Davitt | DOH-03-1381 (pdf – 861kb) | 11/14/2003 |
| Medicine | Patient Self Referral Act/Involves Physician Group Practice | AMT, L.L.C. | DOH-03-1217 (pdf – 129kb) | 10/20/03 |
| Medicine | §458.347(4)(e), F.S. and Rule 64B8-30.008, F.A.C. and §458.347(2), (3), (4), and (13), F.S. and 64B8-30.012, F.A.C./Allowing Physician Assistants to perform Injective Therapy under Fluoroscopic Guidance on Sacroiliac and Facet Joints under the Direct Supervision of a Physician | Orlando G. Florete, Jr., M.D. | DOH-03-1216 (pdf – 157kb) | 10/20/03 |
| Medicine | §458.327(1)(a), F.S./Constitutes active Practice of Medicine with a Foreign Corporation | Emergency Medical Associates of New Jersey, P.A. | DOH-03-1018 (pdf – 222kb) | 9/16/2003 |
| Psychology | Rule 64B19-18.006, F.A.C. – performance of a forensic evaluation to determine visitation for a minor child, after providing counseling services to the child and parents | Klein, Robert S. | DOH-03-1017-DS-MQA (pdf – 530kb) | 9/16/2003 |
| Psychology | Rule 64B19-18.004(4) & (5), F.A.C. – qualifications of a pre-doctoral student in an APA-approved program, as a psychological trainee, with regard to the use of test instruments | Borkosky, Bruce, Psy.D. | DOH-03-0721-FO-MQA (pdf – 357kb) | 7/18/2003 |
| Medicine | §456.0375, F.S. – whether mobile diagnostic services are required to register as health care clinics | Progressive Express Insurance Company | N/A (pdf – 1.1mb) | 7/3/2003 |
| Nursing | N/A | Schellhorm | DOH-03-0405 (pdf – 2mb) | 4/29/2003 |
| Nursing | N/A | Mashour-Smith | DOH-03-0408 (pdf – 2mb) | 4/29/2003 |
| Nursing | N/A | Noelke | DOH-03-0407 (pdf – 3mb) | 4/29/2003 |
| Nursing | N/A | Herbert | DOH-03-0406 (pdf – 814kb) | 4/29/2003 |
| Psychology | §490.005 (1)(c), F.S. and Rule 64B19-11.005(2)(a) – pursuit of supervised experience with an off-premises supervisor, in a setting without a licensed psychologist on staff | Adkinson, Rhonda R. | DOH-03-0153-DS-MQA (pdf – 354kb) | 2/21/2003 |
| Medicine | §458.331(1)(t), F.S./Appropriate Standard of Care | Mark Rabinowitz, M.D. | DOH-02-1930 (pdf – 131kb) | 12/23/2002 |
| Psychology | §490.003(4), F.S. – provision of testing and assessment consultation services to businesses & organizations by an individual with a Ph.D. in industrial and organizational psychology and human resources management | Tallarigo, Richard S., Ph.D. | DOH-02-1586-DS-MQA (pdf – 248kb) | 10/18/2002 |
| Psychology | §490.005(1)(c), F.S. and Rule 64B19-11.005(1)(c), F.A.C. – pursuit of post-doctoral supervision in a location outside of the United States (non-military) | Jensen, Phyllis K. | DOH-02-1330-DS-MQA (pdf – 188kb) | 8/28/2002 |
| Medicine | Chapter 458.303(2), F.S./Services rendered under Direct Supervision | Tammie L. Hilton, RN | DOH-02-1292 (pdf – 159kb) | 8/26/2002 |
| Psychology | § 490.014(2)(e), F.S. – provision of psychological services in Florida by nonresident psychologist (CA) | Derning, Timothy J., Ph.D. | DOH-02-0833-DS-MQA (pdf – 229kb) | 6/18/2002 |
| Medicine | §456.053, F.S., and §458.053, F.S., Patient Self Referral Act/Physician Assistants providing medical services under contract with the PA’s subsidiary and Humana, Inc. | John Sokolowicz, M.D | DOH-02-0673 (pdf – 732kb) | 5/6/2002 |
| Psychology | Rule 64B19-11.005(3)(c), F.A.C. – clarification of the supervisors responsibilities when an applicant’s work is performed off-premises | VanHorn, Barbara, Ph.D. | DOH-02-0548-DS-MQA (pdf – 240kb) | 4/19/2002 |
| Psychology | §490.012(2)(e), F.S. – provision of psychological services in Florida by nonresident psychologist (CA) | Owen, Robert M., Ph.D. | DOH-02-0516-DS-MQA (pdf – 231kb) | 4/15/2002 |
| Psychology | § 490.014(1)(a) and § 490.014(2)(a), F.S. – qualification for licensure exemption as a salaried employee of a government agency and use of the title “staff psychologist” | Rice, Bernadine | DOH-02-0517-DS-MQA (pdf – 341kb) | 4/15/2002 |
| Nursing | N/A | Sammy | DOH-02-0365 (pdf – 4mb) | 3/5/2002 |
| Nursing | N/A | Serpa | DOH-02-0364 (pdf – 2mb) | 3/5/2002 |
| Medicine | §458.319, F.S. and Rule 64B8-13.001(5), F.A.C./Renewal of License Without Examination and Payment of Fees | Phillip W. Farthing M.D., J.D. | DOH-02-0274 (pdf – 280kb) | 2/21/2002 |
| Medicine | §458.F.S./Injection of Contrast Media during an MRI | Richard Goldberg, M.D. | DOH-02-0275 (pdf – 70kb) | 2/21/2002 |
| Medicine | §458.331(1)(i), F.S., 455.657, F.S., 817.505(1), F.S./Patient referral agreement between parties does not constitute violation of 458.331(1)(i) or 456.054, F.S. with no ruling on contractual agreement between parties | James Norconk, Jr., MD, Paul H. Skaggs, MD, JoAnne W. Wernicki, MD & H. Paul Hatten, Jr., MD | DOH-01-2227 (pdf – 1.79mb) | 12/26/2001 |
| Psychology | Legal Reference Not Specified – dual relationship with former clients re: writing book where client is the subject | Mora, Ralph, Ph.D. | DOH-01-2204-DS-MQA (pdf – 201kb) | 12/26/2001 |
| Psychology | §490.012(2)(e), F.S. – provision of psychological services in Florida by nonresident psychologist (CA) | Phenix, Amy, Ph.D. | DOH-01-2203-DS-MQA (pdf – 186kb) | 12/26/2001 |
| Psychology | §490.014(2)(e), F.S. – provision of clinical and non-clinical services in aFlorida rehabilitation facility by nonresident psychologist (TX) | McGee, JoAnne M. | DOH-01-2092-DS-MQA (pdf – 377kb) | 12/5/2001 |
| Psychology | §490.005(1)(c), F.S. – pursuit of post-doctoral supervision with an off-premises supervisor | Dodds, Michele M., Ph.D. | DOH-01-1625-DS-MQA (pdf – 216kb) | 10/3/2001 |
| Medicine | §458.331(1)(g), F.S., 458.331(1)(i), F.S. and 817.505, F.S. /Petitioner already involved in contractual agreement relating to fee splitting | Howard Tee, MD | DOH-01-1207 (pdf – 5.98mb) | 7/24/2001 |
| Medicine | §458.331(1)(g), F.S., 458.331(1)(i), F.S. and 817.505, F.S. /Fee Splitting See Order on Petition for Declaratory Statement | Kenneth Novick, MD and New Interlachen Pediatrics, PA | DOH-01-0896 (pdf – 2.64mb) | 6/20/2001 |
| Psychology | §490.0051, F.S. & § 490.005(1)(c), F.S. – whether on-site supervision is required for a provisionally-licensed psychologist that has completed post-doctoral supervised experience requirements | Oliver, John | DOH-01-0455-DS-MQA (pdf – 183kb) | 4/6/2001 |
| Medicine | 458.315, F.S./Physicians authorized to provide medical services at correctional facilities as employees of private, for-profit subcontractors if the correctional facility is approved by the State Health Officer. Federation of Physicians and Dentists DOH-01-0418 3/27/01 | Federation of Physicians and Dentists | DOH-01-0418 (pdf – 506kb) | 3/27/2001 |
| Psychology | §490.012(6), F.S. – use of a pre-doctoral assistant to lead psychoeducational courses | Joffe, Vera | DOH-01-0192-DS-MQA (pdf – 308kb) | 2/21/2001 |
| Psychology | Rule 64B19-11.005, F.A.C, Rule 64B19-11.011, F.A.C. – opening a private practice, under the supervision of a licensed psychologist, after completion of doctoral internships or after obtaining provisional licensure | Emery, Bret L., M.A. and Emery, Natalie K., M.A. |
DOH-01-0101-DS-MQA (pdf – 329kb) | 1/17/2001 |
| Psychology | §490.003(4), F.S. and Rule 64B19-18.004, F.A.C. – provision of internet-based career exploration services via the world wide web | Bridgewater, Lisa G., Ph.D., P.A. Hohnecker, Laura C. Ph.D., P.A. Wartenberg, Carol A., Ph.D., P.A. |
DOH-01-0065-DS-MQA (pdf – 239kb) | 1/5/2001 |
| Medicine | §455.654, F.S. now §456.053, F.S./Patient Self-Referral Act involves contractual agreement not prohibited by Petitioner | David W. Shoemaker, M.D. | DOH-00-2454 (pdf – 725kb) | 12/21/2000 |
| Psychology | §490.003(4), F.S. and Rule 64B19-18.004, F.A.C. – provision of internet-based career exploration services via the world wide web | Bridgewater, Lisa G., Ph.D., P.A. Hohnecker, Laura C. Ph.D., P.A. Wartenberg, Carol A., Ph.D., P.A. |
DOH-00-1256-DS-MQA (pdf – 378kb) | 7/25/2000 |
| Psychology | §490.003(4), F.S. and Rule 64B19-17.002(1)(g),(s) and (t), F.S. – use of unlicensed observers (Certified Behavior Analysts), trained and supervised by a licensed psychologist, to conduct behavioral observations of public and private school students | Kaplan, Sheldon J. | DOH-00-1255-DS-MQA (pdf – 221kb) | 7/25/2000 |
| Medicine | §458.331(1)(g), (t), and (w), F.S./Standard of Care to determine whether shared treatment responsibility model is prohibited | Raymond Gabb, M.D., Yolanda C. Hernandez, M.D., Eduardo Infante, M.D., and James Yelton, M.D. | DOH-00-1228 (pdf – 555kb) | 7/13/2000 |
| Medicine | §455.654(3) and (4), F.S./Fee Splitting involving a contractual arrangement between parties | Karl Hempel, M.D. and Tallahassee Primary Care Associates, P.A. and Donald W. Dewey, M.D. and Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic, III, P.L. | DOH-00-1229 (pdf – 859kb) | 7/13/2000 |
| Medicine | §458.327, F.S., §464.012, F.S., and Rule 64B8-9.007,F.A.C./Delegation and Informed Consent | Jack W. MacDonald, M.D. | DOH-00-0569 (pdf – 169kb) | 4/5/2000 |
| Psychology | Rule 64B19-18.005, F.A.C. – providing treatment to a minor child where one parent in a “shared parental responsibility” arrangement has requested that treatment not be rendered | Klein, Robert S. | DOH-00-0562-DS-MQA (pdf – 260kb) | 3/29/2000 |
| Psychology | Rule 64B19-11.005(1)(d), F.A.C. – pursuit of post-doctoral supervision in a location outside of the United States (non-military) | Hawkins, Antonia, Ph.D. | DOH-99-1568-DS-MQA (pdf – 221kb) | 12/22/1999 |
| Medicine | §458.331(1)(i), F.S., Fee splitting involves contractual agreement not prohibited by Petitioner | Rew, Rogers and Silver, M.D.’s, P.A. | DOH 99-0977 (pdf – 466kb) | 8/25/1999 |
| Medicine | §458.331(1)(g), F.S., 458.331(1)(i), F.S. and 817.505, F.S./Fee Splitting the Interveners filed a Motion to Dismiss and to see Order relating to Bakarania Declaratory Statement | William R. Cook, M.D. and Gary C. Courville, M.D. | DOH-99-0924 (zip – 20mb) | 7/27/1999 |
| Psychology | § 490.003(4), F.S., § 490.009(2)(q) & (s), F.S. and Rule 64B19-17.002(1)(q) &(s), F.A.C. – making recommendations for medications to physicians and other health care professionals who are authorized to prescribe medications | Reiff, Harry J., Psy.D. | DOH-98-0837 (pdf – 401kb) | 7/21/1998 |
| Medicine | §458.301 & 458.311 | John Lister, M.D. | N/A (pdf – 1mb) | 12/31/1997 |
| Medicine | §455.227(1)(q), 455.236, 455.237, and 458.331(1)(i) and (j), F.S./Fee splitting arrangement regarding ordering of medications is prohibited | Jeffrey Fernyhough, M.D | DOH 97-0332 (pdf – 372kb) | 11/12/1997 |
| Medicine | §458.331(1)(i) and 817.505, F.S./Fee splitting arrangement between the parties are prohibited | Magan L. Bakarania, M.D. | DOH 97-0333 (pdf – 4.19mb) | 11/12/1997 |
| Medicine | §455.241(2), 455.2415, 458.331(1)(e), 458.331(1)(g), and 458.331(1)(s), F.S., Physicians Reporting Pursuant to Chapter 458.F.S./Patient-Physician relationship and reporting requirement. | Robert Steinberg, M.D. | DOH 97-076 (pdf – 555kb) | 7/22/1997 |
| Medicine | §455.236, F.S. and 458.331(1)(i), F.S./Patient Self-Referral Act described by Petitioner is prohibited | AmeriPath and Alan Levin, M.D. | DOH 97-022 (pdf – 1.49mb) | 7/11/1997 |
| Medicine | §455.241(1), F.S./Whether or not the Petitioner should provide copies of Patient Records | Hugo Gonzalez, M.D. | AHCA-97-0496 (pdf – 1.11mb) | 5/2/1997 |
| Medicine | §455.227(1(q), F.S., 455.236, F.S., and 458.331(1)(i) and (j), F.S./Fee splitting arrangement between the Petitioner and an MRI center is prohibited | George G. Levy, M.D. | AHCA-97-0495 (pdf – 586kb) | 5/2/1997 |
| Medicine | §458.236, F.S. | Nancy Bryant, M.D. | AHCA-95-01140 (pdf – 4.79mb) | 8/18/1995 |
| Medicine | §458.331(1)(i) | Christopher Soprenuk, M.D. | N/A (pdf – 2mb) | 8/18/1995 |
| Medicine | §455.236, F.S. – whether this Act allows Petitioner to refer patients to an optical shop of which she is sole owner. | Nancy Y. Bryant, M.D. | AHCA-95-00784 (pdf – 162kb) | 6/2/1995 |
| Medicine | §455.236, F.S. – whether this Act allows Petitioners to perform imaging services on referred patients. | Charles H. Wingo, M.D. and Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic, Inc. | AHCA-95-00693 (pdf – 445kb) | 5/10/1995 |
| Medicine | §458.236, F.S. | Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic, P.A. & Charles Wingo, M.D. | AHCA-95-00693 (pdf – 6mb) | 5/10/1995 |
| Medicine | §455.236, F.S. – whether this act allows petitioner to refer patients to company they are guarantor of a loan for | Stephen G. Sackel, M.D. | AHCA-95-00646 (pdf – 323kb) | 4/27/1995 |
| Medicine | §458.327(1), F.S. – whether a Florida licensed physician may practice medicine under employment by an LLC | Steven R. Cohen, M.D. | AHCA-95-00645 (pdf – 292kb) | 4/27/1995 |
| Medicine | §455.236, F.S. | Stephen G. Sackel, M.D. | AHCA-95-00646 (pdf – 337kb) | 4/27/1995 |
| Medicine | §458.327(1), F.S. | Steven R. Cohen, M.D. | AHCA-95-00645 (pdf – 300kb) | 4/27/1995 |
| Medicine | §458.331(1)(i), F.S. | C. Robert Crow, M.D. | AHCA-95-00405 (pdf – 5.8mb) | 3/16/1995 |
| Medicine | §458.236, F.S. | St. Josephs Physician Association, Inc. & Charles Cernuda, M.D. | AHCA-95-00406(zip- pdf – 8mb) | 3/16/1995 |
| Medicine | §455.236-239, F.S. | Orthopedic Center & Oliver L. Jones, Jr., M.D. | N/A (pdf – 2kb) | 2/24/1993 |
| Medicine | §458.313(1)(b), F.S. | Mayo Clinic Jacksonville & Panayotis Kelalis, M.D. | N/A (pdf – 3mb) | 7/11/1992 |
| Medicine | §458.345 | St. Lukes Hospital Association DBA St. Lukes Hospital and Mayo Clinic Jacksonville | N/A (pdf – 3mb) | 7/11/1992 |
| Medicine | §458.331(1)(i), F.S. | Paul Speiller, M.D., DBA Multi Specialists of Deerfield | N/A (pdf – 2mb) | 7/11/1992 |
| Medicine | §458.331(1)(i), F.S. | Gary Johnson, M.D. & The Green Clinic | N/A(pdf – 1mb) | 7/11/1992 |
| Medicine | §458.331(1)(i), F.S. | Barry Zaretzky, M.D. | N/A (pdf – 1mb) | 7/11/1992 |
| Medicine | §458.331(1)(i), F.S. | Joseph Zeterberg, M.D. | N/A (pdf – 2mb) | 2/20/1990 |
| Medicine | §458.331(1)(i) & (n), F.S. | Anthony Nowels, M.D. & Barry Kaplan, M.D. DBA Doctors Family Care | N/A (pdf – 3mb) | 2/12/1990 |
| Medicine | §458.331(1)(i), F.S. | John Leikensohn, M.D. | N/A (pdf – 1mb) | 2/2/1990 |
| Medicine | §458.331(1)(i), (h), (k), F.S. | Alan Altman, M.D. | N/A (pdf – 2mb) | 7/25/1989 |
| Medicine | §458.331(1)(i), F.S. | William Ertag, M.D. | N/A (pdf – 3mb) | 7/12/1989 |
| Medicine | §458.331(1)(i), F.S. | Coral Way Health Provider Association, Inc, Mid Miami Services Group, & Fernando Villacian, M.D. | N/A (pdf – 2mb) | 7/12/1989 |
| Medicine | §458.331(1)((k), (n) | Blood Shield, Inc. | N/A (pdf – 879kb) | 3/30/1989 |
| Medicine | §458.327(1)(a) and 458.331(1)(f) | Conrad Goulet, M.D. | N/A (pdf – 2mb) | 3/30/1989 |
| Medicine | §458.331(1)(i), (n), (gg) | Gene Myers, M.D. | N/A (pdf – 3mb) | 10/25/1988 |
| Medicine | §458.347, F.S. | Stanley Wegryn, M.D. | N/A (pdf – 1mb) N/A #2 (pdf – 718kb) |
4/1/1988 |
| Medicine | §458.331(1)(j) | Edmund Lundy, M.D. | N/A(pdf – 3mb) | 12/3/1987 |
| Medicine | §458.331(1)(i) | Melbourne Health Association, Inc. & John Lozito, M.D | N/A (pdf – 2mb) | 11/22/1987 |
| Medicine | §458.331(1)(i), (k), (n) | Alan Graff, M.D. | N/A (pdf – 3mb) | 8/18/1987 |
| Medicine | §486.171(2), F.S. | Sofia Escobar, M.D. | N/A (pdf – 1mb) | 1/17/1986 |
| Medicine | §458.303 | David Marcus, M.D. | N/A (pdf – 2mb) | 1/30/1985 |
| Pain Management Clinic | §458.3265, F.S. | Collier HMA Physician Management, LLC | N/A (pdf – 292kb) | Unknown |
| Medicine | §458.331(1)(i), (k), (n) | Robert Goldstone, M.D. | N/A (pdf – 1mb) | Unknown |
| Drugs, Devices, and Cosmetics | Second Amended Final Order on Petition for Declaratory Statement | Henry Schein, Inc., Medline Industries, Inc., Cardinal Health, Inc. | N/A (pdf – 361kb) | Unknown |
| Drugs, Devices, and Cosmetics | Amended Final Order on Petition for Declaratory Statement | Henry Schein, Inc.; Medline Industries, Inc.; Cardinal Health, Inc. | N/A (pdf – 323kb) | Unknown |
| Drugs, Devices, and Cosmetics | N/A | Henry Schein, Inc., Medline Industries, Inc. and Cardinal Health, Inc. | N/A (pdf – 803kb) | Unknown |
| Drugs, Devices, and Cosmetics | Petition for Declaratory Statement or in the Alternative Petition for Rulemaking Before the Department of Health, Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics Program Addressing 499.01(2)(t), Florida Statutes | Henry Schein, INC.; Medline Industries, INC.; and Cardinal Health, INC. | N/A (pdf – 389kb) | Unknown |
| Drugs, Devices, and Cosmetics | Petition for Declaratory Statement regarding the Department’s interpretation of the statutes and rules governing inventories, or in the alternative, Petition for Variance or Waiver from Rule 64F-12.023(2)(a),Florida Administrative Code | N/A (pdf – 372kb) | Unknown | |
| Drugs, Devices, and Cosmetics | Final Order Denying Medical Arts Pharmacy, Inc.’s Petition for Declaratory Statement regarding chapter 499, Florida Statutes, and rule 64F-12.012(3), Florida Administrative Code | Medical Arts Pharmacy, Inc. | N/A (pdf – 650kb) | Unknown |
| Drugs, Devices, and Cosmetics | Request for Declaratory Statement regarding Drug Pedigrees covered in part by chapter 499, Florida Statutes, and rule 64F-12.012(3), Florida Administrative Code | N/A (pdf – 558kb) | Unknown | |
| Pharmacy | Final Order – Petition for Declaratory Statement | Jennifer Fass, Matthew Seamon, Jennifer McMahon and Margaret Messiha | N/A (pdf – 257kb) | Unknown |
| Pharmacy | NOTICE OF INTENT TO DENY PETITION FOR VARIANCE AND WAIVER | Amy Larissa Dedea, PharmD | N/A (pdf – 292kb) | Unknown |
| Pharmacy | Final Order Denying Unique Pharmaceuticals Petition for Delcaratory Statement | N/A (pdf – 90kb) | Unknown | |
| Pharmacy | Order Granting University of Floridas Petition for Declaratory Statement regarding section 893.04(2)(e), Florida Statutes | University of Florida | N/A (pdf – 3mb) | Unknown |
| Pharmacy | Order Granting University of Miamis Petition for Declaratory Statement regarding rule 64B16-27.615, Florida Administrative Code | University of Miami | N/A (zip – 16mb) | Unknown |
| Pharmacy | Order Granting Petition for Approval of University of Mexicos Petition for Approval of Continuing Education Course | University of Mexico | N/A (pdf – 255kb) | Unknown |
| Pharmacy | Order Granting Infusion Partners Petition for Waiver of Rule 64B16-28.113, Florida Administrative Code | N/A (pdf – 205kb) | Unknown | |
| Pharmacy | Order Denying Trustees of Mease Hospital, Inc. d/b/a Mease Hospital-Dunedins Petition for Waiver of Rule 64B16-28.113, Florida Administrative Code | Mease Hospital, Inc. d/b/a Mease Hospital-Dunedin | N/A (pdf – 629kb) | Unknown |
| Pharmacy | Order Granting Petition – Approval of continuing education credit for college level work. | N/A (pdf -768kb) | Unknown | |
| Pharmacy | Petition for Declaratory Statement | Century Pharmacy | N/A (pdf – 32kb) | Unknown |
| Pharmacy | Petition for Declaratory Statement | Galencare, Inc. | N/A (pdf – 180kb) | Unknown |
| Pharmacy | N/A | N/A | DOH-06-1101 (pdf – 5mb) | Unknown |
| Pharmacy | N/A | N/A | DOH 07-1612 (pdf – 296kb) | Unknown |
| Psychology | Rule 64B19-13.003(1)(b) F.A.C. | Dr. Douglas S. Marans , Ph.D. | DOH-11-1207-DS-MQA (pdf – 296kb) | 3/4/2011 |
| Psychology | §490.003(4) F.S. | Katharine Sandell Westie, Ph.D. | DOH-12-0324-DS-MQA (pdf – 296kb) | 2/16/2012 |
| School Psychology | §490.003(5)(a) F.S. | Kawanza Dukes. M.S. | DOH-11-456-DS-MQA(pdf – 296kb) | 2/21/2011 |
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