The Health Law Firm Blog

MAY 5, 2024

It took over as the definitive list of medical schools in the world (yes, the whole world). Indest III, J.D., is Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law In April 2014, the new World Directory of Medical Schools ("World Directory") was published. There are 180 Chinese medical schools [.]

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The Health Law Firm

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

It took over as the definitive list of medical schools in the world (yes, the whole world). There are 180 Chinese medical schools listed on the World Directory of Medical Schools.

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Healthcare Law Blog

AUGUST 31, 2023

2450, which will require that on or after January 1, 2025, Illinois-licensed health care professionals complete one (1) or more continuing education hour(s) dedicated to cultural competency before renewing a license or registering to practice in the state. 2427 expands the definition of health care professional under H.B.

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The Health Law Firm Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

It took over as the definitive list of medical schools in the world (yes, the whole world). Indest III, J.D., is Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law In April 2014, the new World Directory of Medical Schools ("World Directory") was published. There are 180 Chinese medical schools [.]

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MedTrainer

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The Idaho State Board of Medicine within the Division Of Occupational And Professional Licenses (DOPL) is a regulatory body responsible for licensing and overseeing medical professionals in Idaho, ensuring they meet the required standards for safe and ethical practice.

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Med Law Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2021

The most significant obvious difference, as you can see in the markup, is that the new bill would define health care provider not only as any licensed or certified individual, but one who is “otherwise regulated to provide health care services under the laws of this Commonwealth”, which is certainly a broader and less definitive definition.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

In his study, Auerswald found that labor market barriers to entry, such as licensing requirements, and technical barriers to entry, such as regulatory approvals and interoperability standards, constitute "the most significant barriers to entrepreneurial entry.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 9, 2022

License and approval. Only licensed physicians are qualified and permitted to engage in medical practice. Under this definition, a software to be used for the following purposes is excluded from SaMD: patient education; in-hospital operating support or maintenance; or personal health or exercise check and management by patients/users.

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Verisys

JUNE 13, 2023

Changes include: Definition updates. Rule added concerning reported information on nurse alternative programs approved by state licensing boards (§201, Rule 5) Rule added requiring all party states to participate in a coordinated licensure information system for RN and LPN nurses. (§203) This goes into effect October 1, 2023.

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MedTrainer

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Before looking specifically at provider credentialing in California, let’s start with a definition. Physical License Only California currently provides physical licenses for practitioners. This wallet-size license requires holders to scan, photocopy, or take a picture for recredenialing or verification.

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Healthcare Law Today

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

In addition, DORA is prohibited from imposing unreasonable financial or logistical barriers that would prevent individuals with lower income from applying for a license and individuals are limited to having a financial interest in five healing centers. Currently, the definition of “individuals” does not include corporations.

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Health Populi

AUGUST 3, 2021

Under the hood of this effort is Hy-Vee Financial Services, a multi-service financial services company with licenses to serve consumers in Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin. And now, what do we mean when we say “grocery store?”

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New Jersey Healthcare Blog

JULY 7, 2021

700(b), the Health Department, Division of Certificate of Need and Licensing, Certificate of Need and Healthcare Facility Licensure Program, adopted several amendments and a new rule addressing hospice licensing standards and patient care services. Several changes were made to the Hospital Licensing Standards.

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Verisys

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

All individuals and organizations that meet the definition of healthcare provider as described in 45 CFR 160.103 and conduct HIPAA transactions or use health records must obtain an NPI. In addition to the primary and selected taxonomies, the NPPES search will also return the state code and license number associated with the taxonomy.

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New Jersey Healthcare Blog

MARCH 8, 2022

248(a), the Department of Health, Division of Certificate of Need and Licensing, Office of Healthcare Financing proposed the readoption and amendments establishing standards to assess and collect fees applicable to certain categories of licensed ambulatory care facilities based on those facilities’ annual gross receipts. 13:34-13.1(d),

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Bill of Health

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

By definition, a trade secret must have “independent economic value” to provide a competitive advantage to its owner due to its exclusive use. However, in cases where the idea generator has never used the trade secrets nor licensed them, a claim that the secrets have “independent economic value” becomes difficult to establish.

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Hall Render

MAY 17, 2023

The Proposed Rule would modify that definition to refer to “an individual or entity, other than a health care provider that self-develops health IT not offered to others , that develops or offers health information technology,” and has one or more modules certified under the ONC Health IT Certification Program.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 22, 2021

What You Should Know: – Consumer genetics and research company 23andMe , today announced a definitive merger agreement with Lemonaid Health, Inc., an on-demand platform for accessing medical care and pharmacy services online. In just a few minutes, patients are able to interact with a U.S.-licensed

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The Health Law Firm Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

It took over as the definitive list of medical schools in the world (yes, the whole world). Indest III, J.D., is Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law In April 2014, the new World Directory of Medical Schools ("World Directory") was published. There are 180 Chinese medical schools [.]

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

While more students graduate in May than December, there are still a large number of medical school graduates entering the professional world who need to get licenses and be credentialed. While most professional license expirations have started staggering expiration, many board certifications have not. Set early reminders.

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HIPAA Journal

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

My first professional experience in healthcare was as a licensed social worker in an acute care hospital. I definitely learned on the job. HIPAA, specifically the Privacy Rule, has very little definitive provisions. Those that are in part definitive (or seem to be), are weakened by limited specific interpretive guidance.

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Healthcare Law Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The Act’s definition of “healthcare facilities” includes: Ambulatory surgical treatment centers; Hospitals and other facilities licensed under the Hospital Licensing Act; Kidney disease treatment centers; and Outpatient surgical centers.

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The Health Law Firm Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2022

It took over as the definitive list of medical schools in the world (yes, the whole world). Indest III, J.D., is Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law In April 2014, the new World Directory of Medical Schools ("World Directory") was published. There are 180 Chinese medical schools [.].

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Health Law Advisor

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The DEA has the final authority to reschedule a drug and will now initiate its own review of marijuana, a process that does not have any definitive timeline but could be moved along if determined to be an agency priority. A DEA spokesperson confirmed the department had received the letter with HHS’s recommendation.

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 1, 2023

Certificate and license numbers. Vehicle identifiers and serial numbers, including license plate numbers. E-mail addresses. Social Security numbers. Medical record numbers. Health plan beneficiary numbers. Other account numbers. Device identifiers and serial numbers. URLs and IP addresses.

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HIT Consultant

AUGUST 28, 2023

VP, Strategic Solutions at Definitive Healthcare Primary care is at a tipping point. PROVIDERS: Retention and recruitment of high-valued physicians Membership model medicine takes the administrative weight off doctors, giving them the chance to practice at the top of their license and more time to do what they do best – care for patients.

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Hall Render

AUGUST 18, 2022

This work encompasses: corporate structure and reorganizations; joint ventures; tax planning; obtaining and maintaining tax exemption; health care licensing and certification; government reimbursement, billing and payment matters; and corporate compliance. Best Lawyers is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey.

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New Jersey Healthcare Blog

OCTOBER 12, 2021

The amendments address spelling and language changes, as well as definitional changes and additions. 1491(a), the Department of Human Services, Office of Licensing readopted the Standards for Private Licensed Facilities for Persons with Developmental Disabilities. On September 7, 2021, at 53 N.J.R. See proposed N.J.A.C.

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New Jersey Healthcare Blog

MARCH 3, 2021

The revised law and proposed amendments clarify the timing of the requirement to enter into a pain management agreement, amend the definition of “initial prescription,” and revise the definition of “chronic pain” consistent with the amended statute. On January 19, 2021, at 53 N.J.R. 13:30-8.18 to implement P.L.

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Medisys Compliance

JULY 10, 2023

This article aims to provide a comprehensive guide to modifiers for mental health billing, exploring their definitions, purposes, and relevant keywords. AJ Modifier – Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) The AJ modifier is used to identify services provided by a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). What are Modifiers?

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Health Populi

JULY 24, 2023

Based on GNC’s website FAQ fine print, telehealth consultations are conducted with licensed physicians board-certified in the U.S. in any one’s definition of value-based health care — most especially, a consumer’s. GNC has been partnering with PursueCare for their telehealth provider network.

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 30, 2022

This revised framework includes CPT code definition changes, including without limitation: New descriptor times; Revised interpretive guidelines for levels of medical decision-making; Choice between medical decision making or time to select code levels; and.

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MedTrainer

MARCH 28, 2024

The answer has as many layers as the definition of compliance itself. Licensing and credentialing were introduced to regulate healthcare professionals and ensure minimum standards of care. But that’s only one aspect of this complex – and sometimes confusing – process.

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

6, 2022, the definition will expand to the electronic designated record set defined under HIPAA. The second class of concerns exceptions that involve procedures for fulfilling requests to access, exchange or use EHI only under certain conditions and includes the Content and Manner, Fees, and Licensing Exceptions.

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Healthcare Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Janice Rocco, Chief of Staff at California Medical Association (“CMA”), raised a more general concern that the proposed definition of an HCE would be broad enough to include more parties than within OHCA’s original statutory authority.

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Compliancy Group

MAY 11, 2023

In contrast, violations of the Iowa Privacy Law are typically addressed through disciplinary actions by professional licensing boards or administrative agencies.

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Health Law Blog

MAY 25, 2018

Generally, Michigan requires a controlled substance license to prescribe controlled substances in the state. A holder of a controlled substance license may administer or dispense a schedule 2 to 5 controlled substance without a separate controlled substance license covering those substances.

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