Health Law RX

MAY 4, 2023

On May 3, 2023, the Florida governor signed a comprehensive law ( SB 1550 ) regarding pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). Effect of new law on licensing Under the new law, a PBM will be required to obtain a TPA license from the OIR. If a PBM is currently registered with the OIR, it has until January 1, 2024, to obtain its license.

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Verisys

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Upon moving to another compact state, a nurse holding a compact license must apply for a new license in their new primary state of residence within 60 days of relocating. NLC Relocation Rule Explanation NLC Relocation FAQ Arizona: The Arizona Board of Nursing has issued a reminder for nursing licenses expiring in 2024.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 6, 2023

As we head into 2023, we wanted to kick off the new year with a series of 2023 Health IT predictions. We have seen unprecedented growth in the digital healthcare space and this momentum will only continue in 2023 – bringing more innovation, smarter technology, and impactful legislation and business initiatives.

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Provider Trust

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

In a recent webinar, ProviderTrust took a look at impactful healthcare trends to monitor in 2023 and beyond. According to a January 2023 Washington Post article , nurses across California, Oregon, Michigan, and Minnesota have also threatened to protest or have already gone on employment strike.

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Verisys

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Alabama : License renewals for pharmacy technicians, pharmacy interns, and facilities are open as of 9/15/2023. The renewals are due by 12/31/2023. CA BRN Fall 2023 Report: Transcripts submission (pg. CA BRN Fall 2023 Report: EMSA Authorization Ended (pg. 16) California SB 143 was passed on 9/13/2023.

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Bill of Health

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Here’s what one of the first patients experienced ,” “ Oregon Issues First Psilocybin Therapy Treatment Center License.” The measure has only legalized “supported adult use,” under a non-medical model where trained and licensed “facilitators” may offer safety and support prior, during, and after a session with a dose of psilocybin.

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MedTrainer

JANUARY 3, 2024

Software can send reminders when a license is going to expire or when recredentialing is imminent. A 2023 MedTrainer poll revealed that most healthcare organizations take 10 hours or more to credential a single provider. DEA and select state license verifications can be automatically completed and monitored. Nearly anything!

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Jane Sarashon

APRIL 18, 2023

This dynamic informs The Future Health Index 2023 report from Philips, launched this week at HIMSS 2023. ” The FHI 2023 research revealed three major themes: To address clinician shortages and burnout, and solve financial pressures, investments in AI will ratchet up to enhance clinical decision support and productive workflows.

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HIPAA Journal

JULY 7, 2023

The security breach was detected on May 11, 2023, with unauthorized access occurring between May 10, 2023, and May 13, 2023. Notification letters started to be mailed to affected individuals on June 29, 2023. The investigation also confirmed that files had been exfiltrated from its network on March 7, 2023.

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Bill of Health

JANUARY 12, 2023

Interestingly, as of January 12, 2023, Moderna has listed 10 patents covering Spikevax (its mRNA vaccine) on its website. Moderna also licensed their mRNA technology from Cellscript LLC – University of Pennsylvania’s successor-in-interest to the 966 patent. The founders of Moderna were aware of Drs.

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SQA

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The measure, adopted through Resolution – RE 2910/2023 , was made after the Agency was informed by the Sanitary Surveillance of Goiás about the occurrence of serious adverse events associated with the incorrect use of the products.

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Provider Trust

AUGUST 9, 2023

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) has released its latest 2023 Spring Semiannual Report to Congress, providing a comprehensive overview of its activities from October 2022 to March 2023. Led by acting Inspector General Christi A.

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HIPAA Journal

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The incident was detected on November 9, 2023. Cybersecurity experts were engaged to assist with the investigation, which confirmed that unauthorized individuals accessed certain systems on or before September 27, 2023, and encrypted certain files. It is not clear from the notification letters when the intrusion occurred.

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Verisys

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Alabama: Renewals for pharmacist licenses are active. Please ensure that the pharmacist license and controlled substance (if needed) permit are renewed and in your possession prior to January 1, 2023. AL BoP License Renewal . . License Verification Site. . License Verification Site. . California: .

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HIPAA Journal

AUGUST 2, 2023

The Chattanooga Heart Institute (CHI) in Tennessee has recently announced that it identified a cyberattack on its network on April 17, 2023. A third-party data review company was provided with the files on December 22, 2022, and provided the results of the analysis to SHS on May 16, 2023.

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HIPAA Journal

JULY 25, 2023

The vulnerability was identified on May 31, 2023, with the forensic investigation confirming data theft occurred on May 26, 2023. The attack was detected on June 2, 2023, when files were discovered to have been encrypted. Financial information was not compromised. Some of the files were acquired in the attack.

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Health Populi

APRIL 12, 2024

Plainly put, we have 20 th Century laws governing 21 st century health care delivery. Clinicians continue to be concerned about licensure required which has historically preventing doctors from consulting with patients residing in states in which the doctors are not licensed to practice. Why this call-to-action on the 118 th U.S.

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Bill of Health

MAY 28, 2024

In August 2023, HHS sent an official recommendation to the DEA that it categorize marijuana under the less restrictive Schedule 3 category. Notably, the recommendation was the first statement from a federal government agency that marijuana has a currently accepted medical use and a low potential for abuse.

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SQA

MAY 24, 2023

ANVISA Resumes Inspections in the Area of Technovigilance, 29 March 2023 In partnership with local Health Surveillance, ANVISA technical teams carried out in March 2023 two (2) medical device manufacturer inspections with an aim to strengthen the monitoring of these products in Brazil, ensuring their safety, performance, and quality.

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HIPAA Journal

APRIL 8, 2024

The leaked data includes patient names, dates of birth, phone numbers, email addresses, medical records, Social Security numbers, copies of passports and driver’s licenses, health insurance information, and company data.

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HIPAA Journal

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

It took until August 18, 2023, to complete the review of the affected files. Email Account Breach Affects Patients of Bloom Health Centers On July 5, 2023, Bloom Health Centers in Timonium, MD, identified suspicious activity in its Microsoft 365 email environment.

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AIHC

MARCH 12, 2024

Written by the AIHC Education Department This article provides an overview of how the media and government are reacting to the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and potential threats associated with this advanced technology. A Government-Commissioned Report Released February 2024 The U.S. How does it work?

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Bill of Health

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

A range of entities are filing psychedelic patent applications – from publicly traded corporations to universities and government bodies. As of mid-September 2023, Porta Sophia has filed 60 third-party interventions on patent applications that we evaluate as especially egregious.

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HIPAA Journal

JULY 3, 2023

The compromised information varied from patient to patient and may have included first and last names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, government-issued identification numbers, health insurance information, medical conditions/diagnoses, and other health or medical information.

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HIPAA Journal

MAY 24, 2023

Unauthorized customer account activity was detected by PillPack on April 3, 2023, and the investigation revealed customer accounts had been accessed by an unauthorized third party between April 2 and April 6, 2023. Up-to-date contact information then needed to be obtained, and notification letters started to be sent on April 19, 2023.

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AIHC

MARCH 12, 2024

Written by the AIHC Education Department This article provides an overview of how the media and government are reacting to the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and potential threats associated with this advanced technology. A Government-Commissioned Report Released February 2024 The U.S. How does it work?

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Healthcare Law Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2023

December 7, 2023, President Biden announced new actions to promote competition in health care and to lower prescription drug costs. When an invention is made with federal assistance, the federal government may exercise its “march-in” rights to license the patented invention to another party, even when the patent owner disagrees.

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HIPAA Journal

JUNE 8, 2023

An unauthorized third party gained access to MCNA Dental’s systems on February 26, 2023, the breach was detected on March 6, 2023, and the unauthorized access was blocked the following day. A few days later, on April 5, 2023, SJBHR was the victim of a ransomware attack that resulted in files being encrypted on certain computer systems.

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Bill of Health

APRIL 4, 2024

On top of that comprehensive rulebook, the European Data Strategy bundle of laws encompasses the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Free Flow of Non-Personal Data Regulation, the Data Governance Act and the Data Act, as part of the EC’s ambition to establish a single unified market for data. The sectorialism of the U.S.

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Bill of Health

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, now entering its fourth year in 2023, legislators, executives, and judges at every level of government have sought measures to derail efficacious public health interventions. By James G. Denialist interventions were also contested under existing federal or state disability protections.

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Healthcare Law Blog

AUGUST 31, 2023

1] Some state governments have determined that a provider’s ability to deliver culturally competent care is an essential component to promoting effective and efficient healthcare delivery. [2] In 2023, Illinois legislators introduced two major bills that mandate cultural competency training: H.B. 2450 and S.B. Pritzker approved H.B.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

DECEMBER 12, 2023

This is particularly relevant given the findings from the "I Cry, but No One Cares": Physician Burnout & Depression Report 2023 , which revealed more than 50% of doctors experience burnout. While our AI is not licensed for diagnosing, it plays a crucial role in influencing patient decisions. Learn more and register.

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HIPAA Journal

MARCH 28, 2024

Suspicious activity was detected within its network on April 13, 2023, and after securing its systems, a forensic investigation was launched to determine the nature and scope of the unauthorized activity. In November 2023, the vendor was unable to access the patient management tool and worked with its subcontractor to address the problem.

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Hall Render

JANUARY 20, 2023

leaders develop new model after hospital closes Healthgrades Names America’s 50 Best Hospitals for 2023 6-building medical office portfolio in Kansas, Missouri acquired Olathe Health CEO steps down following combination with KU Health System KENTUCKY 16 Kentucky counties at high COVID-19 community level as state tallies 5,100 new cases $2.3M

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MedTrainer

DECEMBER 7, 2023

State-specific governing bodies, such as the Bureau of Facility Standards , provide oversight with certain standards, adding a layer of complexity to successfully managing healthcare compliance in Idaho. Telehealth appointments are fully reimbursable so long as the provider is licensed in the patient’s state.

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Daytona Beach medical office building/surgery center HCA Healthcare breaks ground on new freestanding ER in Orlando Lee Health’s new state-of-the-art bloodmobile hits the road Naples physician charged with Medicare fraud gives up license; enters guilty plea Nemours opens full-time office for children in Panama City with St.

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HIPAA Journal

MARCH 6, 2023

Cedar Park, TX-based Dental Health Management Solutions (DHMS), a provider of dental services to the government/military and private patients has recently announced – via its legal counsel – that the protected health information of certain patients was exposed in a 2021 hacking incident.

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