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What Are the Duties of a HIPAA Compliance Officer?

MedTrainer

Keeping up with ever-changing regulations can be exhausting without the help of an expert. For that reason, HIPAA privacy officers exist. They’re like the king’s advisor for hospitals and healthcare organizations when it comes to staying HIPAA compliant. And—given how important it is to protect confidential health information—the duties of an officer are critical to facility operations.

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Florida Governor Signs New Controlled Substance Telemedicine Prescribing Law

The Health Law Firm Blog

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On April 6, 2022, Florida's Governor signed into law legislation to remove the state's prior restrictions on telemedicine prescribing of controlled substances. The new law in Florida allows healthcare providers to prescribe many controlled substances via telemedicine.

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Former Florida Radiology Group Employee Files Class Action, Alleges Stock Value Plan Scheme

The Health Law Firm

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law. On April 15, 2022, a participant in a Florida-based radiology chain's employee stock plan filed a federal lawsuit in Florida, accusing company executives of scheming to drain the plan’s value for their personal benefit. The former employee of Advanced Diagnostic Group (ADG) filed a proposed class-action suit claiming company executives improperly diverted money away from the employee stock plan

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First COVID-19 Breathalyzer Test Authorized By FDA

The Health Law Firm Blog

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On April 14, 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an emergency use authorization for the first Covid-19 diagnostic test that uses breath samples. The test, made by Texas-based company, InspectIR Systems, is authorized for those [.].

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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.