Florida Capital Conversations

Florida Capital Conversations

by Holland & Knight

Government Politics

Discussing HIPAA with Shannon Hartsfield and Eddie Williams

This episode was originally released on November 3, 2021 | In the fifth episode of our "Florida Capital Conversations" podcast series, Holland & Knight healthcare attorneys Shannon Hartsfield and Eddie Williams dive deep on the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). They provide a helpful overview of this healthcare privacy law, describe what entities fall under its discretion and explain how it is enforced. They also highlight the narrow nature of HIPAA, explaining that many use the term to broadly describe healthcare privacy when in fact the regulations are relatively stringent. Ms. Hartsfield and Mr. Williams also offer insight on how they help clients come into compliance with HIPAA and the consequences for not doing so. Most importantly, in this episode our attorneys make sure listeners know how to correctly spell HIPAA. This Tallahassee-based podcast series takes a look at the many different aspects of state and local government through the lens of experienced legal professionals. Hosted by attorneys Nate Adams and Mia McKown, these candid conversations offer a seat at the table to everyone who listens.

Discussing Legislation with Kimberly Case and Beth Vecchioli

This episode was originally released on October 13, 2021 | In the fourth episode of our "Florida Capital Conversations" podcast series, Holland & Knight Senior Policy Advisors Kimberly Case and Beth Vecchioli offer insights on the Florida Legislature. They provide key information regarding the upcoming session and dive deep on top issues including redistricting, the budget, condo reform, property insurance and consumer privacy protection. This Tallahassee-based podcast series takes a look at the many different aspects of state and local government through the lens of experienced legal professionals. Hosted by attorneys Nate Adams and Mia McKown, these candid conversations offer a seat at the table to everyone who listens.

Discussing Healthcare with Shannon Hartsfield and Eddie Williams

This episode was originally released on October 4, 2021 | In the third episode of our "Florida Capital Conversations" podcast series, Holland & Knight Partners Shannon Hartsfield and Eddie Williams offer insights on Florida's healthcare industry, focusing on the legal roadblocks, specifically involving the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), for healthcare businesses looking to do business in Florida. This Tallahassee-based podcast series takes a look at the many different aspects of state and local government through the lens of experienced legal professionals. Hosted by Holland & Knight attorneys Nate Adams and Mia McKown, these candid conversations offer a seat at the table to everyone who listens.

Discussing Energy with Bruce May and Kevin Cox

This episode was originally released on September 3, 2021 | In the second episode of our "Florida Capital Conversations" podcast series, Holland & Knight attorneys Bruce May and Kevin Cox offer insights on Florida's energy industry, focusing on recent electric utility rate cases, the development of solar power projects and broadband deployment. This Tallahassee-based podcast series takes a look at the many different aspects of state and local government through the lens of experienced legal professionals. Hosted by attorneys Nate Adams and Mia McKown, these candid conversations offer a seat at the table to everyone who listens.

Discussing State Insurance Regulation with Beth Vecchioli

This episode was originally released on August 18, 2021 | Holland & Knight's Tallahassee office is pleased to present its "Florida Capital Conversations" podcast series, which will take a look at the many different aspects of state and local government through the lens of experienced legal professionals. Hosted by attorneys Nate Adams and Mia McKown, these candid conversations will offer a seat at the table to everyone who listens. In the debut episode of this series, Senior Policy Advisor Beth Vecchioli offers insights on Florida's insurance market, focusing on property insurance and auto insurance. She explains how natural disasters like hurricanes, coupled with litigation expenses, have put a strain on the property insurance market and increased rates. She also touches on the potential effects of the Surfside condo collapse and previews potential legislation that could arise during the 2022 session. On the auto insurance side, Ms. Vecchioli describes how a system "fraught with fraud" has made for very expensive policies and discusses legislative attempts at a solution.

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