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Making The Joy Choice for Our Health and Well-Being – a conversation with Michelle Segar

Health Populi

“Life has many ways of testing a person’s will, either by having nothing happen at all or by having everything happen all at once,”. Paulo Coelho wrote in his novel, The Winner Stands Alone. Coelho is talking about the all-too-human condition of facing situations that are unplanned which test our patience, resilience, and grit. Our best-laid plans go awry – especially those for healthy behaviors, like exercising and eating well.

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Why Is Compliance Important for Urgent Care Centers?

MedTrainer

Nobody wants to wait when they need medical treatment—and that’s why people like urgent care centers. The care providers offer medical attention for serious injuries and illnesses that aren’t necessarily life-threatening. However, just because they aren’t like traditional hospitals doesn’t mean that urgent care centers are a lawless land. . Just like any other healthcare facility, urgent care centers have numerous federal and state laws and regulations they must follow to remain compliant.

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EKRA Compliance

Florida Health Care Law Firm

The Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act of 2018, or EKRA Law, was enacted by Congress as a part of the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act, also known as the Support Act. The EKRA law makes up Section 1822 of the Support Act. It was designed to put a stop to the practice of accepting kickbacks for referring patients for treatment to inpatient rehab, outpatient treatment, and/or sober houses or recovery homes.

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Another DEA case highlights importance of record-keeping

Natalia Mazina

One of the DEA’s latest enforcement cases against pharmacy is the case against Gulf Med Pharmacy. It is a good reminder of what the DEA audit focuses on. It also has a few new points, as explained in this blog post. Gulf Med Pharmacy was a small independent pharmacy in southeast Florida. The DEA flagged the pharmacy due to its large orders of controlled substances.

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Optimizing Medical Waste Management: A Guide to Best Practices

Feeling overwhelmed by medical waste regulations? This comprehensive guide unravels the complexities of medical waste disposal, ensuring you stay compliant and prioritize safety. Inside you'll find: Clear categorization: Learn to precisely classify medical waste for proper handling and disposal. Labeling & Storage: Discover best practices for clear labeling and secure storage of medical waste.

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Administrative Resistance to Post-Truth Populism: A Budgeting Perspective

HealthLaw Prof Blog

Usman W. Chohan (UNSW), Administrative Resistance to Post-Truth Populism: A Budgeting Perspective, IPSA Lisbon Conference Paper (Jan. 2, 2022): The post-truth political zeitgeist that enshrouds the phenomena of new nationalism, illiberal democracy, and populism poses unique challenges for public managers.

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A Critical Appraisal of the Compulsory Treatment and Care for Victim of Gunshot Act 2017

HealthLaw Prof Blog

Ucheakonam Chijioke (Independent), A Critical Appraisal of the Compulsory Treatment and Care for Victim of Gunshot Act 2017, SSRN (2022): The prevalence of gunshot wounds and its associated problems have always been a global health challenge. As a result of.

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Cold Temperatures and the Right to Healthy Housing - Kazakhstan and the ICESCR

HealthLaw Prof Blog

Stefan Kirchner (University of Lapland), Cold Temperatures and the Right to Healthy Housing - Kazakhstan and the ICESCR, SSRN (2021): The protests in Kazakhstan have brought a number of human rights issues into the spotlight. Using the ongoing situation as.

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