Healthcare Law and Medical Malpractice

The commitment to healthcare law has been a cornerstone of the Telan, Meltz, Wallace & Eide, P.A. firm since its inception. It is reflected in the breadth and depth of clients and our attorney roster committed to this area of law. For nearly three decades, Telan, Meltz, Wallace & Eide, P.A. has represented physicians, nurses, hospitals, nursing homes, and healthcare industry members in a variety of diverse legal matters. Our healthcare law roots began with medical malpractice defense and have expanded to include the full spectrum of legal services for providers related to the healthcare field.

Telan, Meltz, Wallace & Eide, P.A. is at its best in counseling and litigating in this broad but specialized field. We are uniquely qualified and experienced in hospital and nursing home administration, transactional advice, business planning, risk management, and litigation defense. Under the direction of co-founder, Attorney , this area of the firm draws upon the collective experience of over 100 years of focus in healthcare law. From corporate and business law, insurance, contracts, and joint ventures — as well as labor and employment concerns and workers’ compensation to general liability — the firm has represented healthcare providers and their insurers in a myriad of issues unique to this industry.

Our Legal Services Extend to Education and Risk Management for Corporate Healthcare Systems.

Besides our firm’s direct client involvement, Telan, Meltz, Wallace & Eide, P.A. performs extensive legal services for one of the largest and finest healthcare systems in the United States. Our firm has full-time nurse paralegals on staff, who actively participate in counsel and litigation matters. Our attorneys frequently participate in educational and risk management programs for medical groups, hospitals, and insurance companies. We are frequently published in healthcare law for medical malpractice, risk management, and other related topics. We have been privileged to speak to audiences before the American Medical Association, Florida Medical Association, National Neonatal Conference, and numerous other local, state, and national healthcare organizations.

Telan, Meltz, Wallace & Eide, P.A. Counsels and Represents Professionals and Corporate Clients in State, Federal, and Administrative Courts throughout the Nation.

Since 1987, our scope of knowledge and resources have made the Telan, Meltz, Wallace & Eide, P.A. law firm a nationwide leader in the healthcare law and litigation arena.  Our commitment and dedication are enhanced by the sophisticated, technological advancements that we utilize to expedite an efficient case analysis and resolution.  We successfully and cost-effectively handle the most complex cases. Contact Telan, Meltz, Wallace & Eide, P.A. law firm to schedule an appointment to discuss your options for all healthcare-related matters, at 407-423-9545 or gk@ketcham.com.

Healthcare Law and Litigation experience at Telan, Meltz, Wallace & Eide, P.A. includes but is not limited to:

  • Administrative hearings and litigation
  • Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) proceedings
  • AIDS testing
  • Baker Act
  • Bioethics
  • Blood-related litigation
  • Board certification and medical board cases
  • Clinical laboratories
  • Clinical privileges
  • Compliance reviews
  • Confidentiality
  • Conflict mediation
  • Credential hearings and committees
  • Disciplinary proceedings
  • Drug enforcement cases
  • Formation and representation of IPAs, HMOs, and PPOs
  • Good Samaritan Law Issues
  • Hospital/physician contracts and joint ventures
  • Informed consent
  • Internet prescription substance abuse allegations
  • Managed care and utilization review
  • Medical products liability
  • Medical staff bylaws and regulations
  • Medicare audits and appeals
  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Nursing Home/Long-term Care Litigation
  • Opinions on Scope of practice and Standard of care
  • Peer review activities and confidentiality issues
  • Professional liability insurance
  • Professional malpractice defense
  • Response to Subpoenas and general request on legal issues
  • Pharmacy and Pharmacist law
  • Termination of life-prolonging procedures