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Florida’s New Medical Marijuana Law: What Physicians and Entrepreneurs Need to Know

Posted By Thomas B. Ferrante and Nathaniel M. Lacktman on 15 June 2017 Posted in Telemedicine

The Legislation implementing the medical marijuana amendment Florida voters approved last fall is on its way to the Governor. On June 9, 2017, during a special session, the Florida Legislature passed SB 8A and SB 6A, implementing Article X, section 29 of the Florida Constitution. Florida Governor Rick Scott is expected to sign both bills … Continue reading this entry

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Florida’s New Medical Marijuana Law and Telemedicine Exams

Posted By Thomas B. Ferrante and Nathaniel M. Lacktman on 14 June 2017 Posted in Telemedicine

Following a special session, the Florida Legislature on June 9, 2017 passed two important bills regarding medical marijuana in the Sunshine State: SB 8A and SB 6A. Together, these bills implement Article X, section 29 of the Florida Constitution, which was added after voters approved Amendment 2, expanding the medical use of marijuana for qualifying … Continue reading this entry

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Florida Board of Medicine to Hold Another Hearing on Telemedicine and Medical Marijuana Rules

Posted By Nathaniel M. Lacktman and Thomas B. Ferrante on 24 May 2017 Posted in Telemedicine

On August 4, 2017, the Florida Board of Medicine will hold a third public hearing to discuss its proposed amendment to Florida’s telemedicine practice rules regarding medical marijuana. The Board held two prior public hearings, after which it delayed implementation of the rule for further consideration.… Continue reading this entry

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Florida Board of Medicine Hearing on Telemedicine and Medical Marijuana

Posted By Thomas B. Ferrante and Nathaniel M. Lacktman on 11 January 2017 Posted in Telemedicine

The Florida Board of Medicine will hold a public hearing on February 3, 2017 to discuss its proposed amendment to Florida’s telemedicine practice rules. The proposed amendment, published December 8, 2016, is intended to clarify that physicians may not order medical cannabis or low-THC cannabis via telemedicine.… Continue reading this entry

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Medical marijuana might be legal, but you won't get a prescription this way

Posted By Foley & Lardner LLP on 19 December 2016 Posted in Digital Health; Regulatory Developments; Telemedicine

Below is an article that originally appeared in the South Florida Business Journal, featuring Foley Partner, Nate Lacktman. The Florida Board of Medicine proposed on Dec. 8 a regulation that will, at least for the foreseeable future, divert the paths of two industries emerging into Florida’s business mainstream: medical marijuana and telemedicine. It’s been proposed … Continue reading this entry

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Florida: No Telemedicine Exams for Medical Marijuana

Posted By Nathaniel M. Lacktman and Thomas B. Ferrante on 12 December 2016 Posted in Digital Health; Regulatory Developments; Telemedicine

The Florida Board of Medicine issued a proposed amendment, on December 8, 2016, to its telemedicine regulations to clarify that physicians may not order medical cannabis or low-THC cannabis via telemedicine. The Board’s current telemedicine rules were originally issued in the Spring of 2014. The amendment would add a new Section (5) to the Standards for Telemedicine … Continue reading this entry