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Statewide Physician Legislative Initiative
Florida Physician Fair Billing Act
Support a 30-day notice-and-cure requirement before a Chapter 559 lawsuit may be filed against a licensed Florida medical provider over a correctable billing error.
LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY INITIATIVE
A focused proposal supporting a fair opportunity for Florida medical providers to correct qualifying billing errors before litigation begins.
Why This Reform Is Needed
Physicians and medical practices can face lawsuits, settlement demands, and substantial attorney's-fee exposure arising from technical billing mistakes that could have been corrected immediately if notice had been provided.
The Problem
Chapter 559 permits claims involving prohibited consumer-debt collection practices and may allow actual damages, statutory damages, costs, and plaintiff's attorney's fees. In practice, the growing fee claim can become more expensive than the underlying billing dispute.
The Proposed Solution
Require written notice identifying the alleged violation and the invoice, followed by a 30-day opportunity for a licensed medical provider to withdraw or correct the billing event before suit may be filed.
Statement of Support
Add your name to the physician coalition supporting this legislation. Your submission may be used to demonstrate support to Florida legislators and medical organizations only as authorized below.
About the Initiative Leader
Steven Lubell, Esq. is a Board Certified Civil Trial Attorney and Founding Partner of Lubell & Rosen, PA. He represents physicians and medical practices and is leading the effort to establish a fair notice-and-cure process for correctable Chapter 559 billing claims.
This page provides general educational and legislative advocacy information and is not legal advice. Submission does not create an attorney-client relationship.