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DEA Proposes Rule for Post-PHE Telemedicine

Healthcare Law Blog

On February 24, 2023, the Drug Enforcement Agency (“DEA”) announced a new proposed rule, which provides some much-anticipated guidance related to the implications of telemedicine prescribing under Ryan Haight Act of 2008 (“RHA”) after the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (“PHE”) terminates on May 11, 2023.

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Recent Developments in Telehealth Enforcement

Healthcare Law Blog

The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (“PHE”) led to a rapid expansion in the utilization of telehealth. In July 2022, the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) issue a Special Fraud Alert alerting practitioners to exercise caution when entering into arrangements with telemedicine companies.

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How To Fight Candida Auris/Fungal Infections In Hospitals

HIT Consultant

It was the heroic effort of rapid response teams and healthcare workers at Ebola Treatment Units conducting contact tracing, isolating those exposed, and adhering to rigorous infection prevention and control standards that helped contain the disease while a vaccine was developed and deployed. difficile infections.

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ALERT! Your COVID-19 policies and procedures need a BOOSTER!

Health Law RX

The EEOC notes that employers will meet the “business necessity” standard when such testing is consistent with current guidance from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”), Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”), and/or state/local public health authorities. Returning to Work After COVID-19.

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October-December 2021 State Regulatory Developments

New Jersey Healthcare Blog

Below are the most recent health care related regulatory developments as published in the New Jersey Register from October-December 2021: On October 4, 2021, at 53 N.J.R. 103, which declared a Public Health Emergency for the state in response to COVID-19. This includes agency name updates, contact information, and addresses.

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States and Feds Signal Big Changes to Telehealth Prescribing

Health Law Advisor

In the era of abortion regulation and the wind-down of the COVID-19 public health emergency (“PHE”), new legislation in states such as Utah may be a sign of what is to come for online and telehealth prescribing. Contact an EBG attorney for more information on how to stay compliant. [1] 18 U.S.C. § 1] [link]. [2]

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The Wait is Over. Or Is It? DEA’s Proposed Rules Around Telemedicine Prescribing: Initial Impressions and Key Takeaways

Health Law Advisor

Background on the Ryan Haight Act The Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2008 (the “Ryan Haight Act”) made certain amendments to the CSA which established controls on the remote prescribing of controlled substances. 18 U.S.C. § 1301.28.