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The European Commission’s New Compulsory Licensing Proposal: A Step Forward?

Bill of Health

To solve this tension, the Commission recognizes that patent law already offers a solution: compulsory licensing. The Proposal A compulsory license allows third parties to use a patent without asking prior permission from the owner of said patent. The powers to grant such a license will be in the hands of the Commission.

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Is a Federal Medical License Constitutional?

Bill of Health

Although three in four doctors support scrapping state medical boards in favor of a single federal license, such sweeping reform is likely far off. Lindsey Goehring refrains from arguing all licenses fall within the purview of the federal domain, but maintains that telemedicine would qualify as interstate commerce. By Timothy Bonis.

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AI, licensing and remote prescribing among key issues facing telepsychiatry

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

There has been a lot of discussion about state licensure and the fact that our system of healthcare is divided up on a state-by-state basis where local medical boards hold the authority to grant licensure, when our nation would obviously benefit from a single universal license or a system of reciprocity.

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NHSE extends Microsoft national licensing deal for ÂŁ8m for one month

Digital Health News

NHS England has signed an ÂŁ8m one month extension on the NHS Microsoft licensing deal that includes Office 365 and Teams video conferencing application.

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How to Find an HPSO Insurance Attorney to Defend You in a Complaint Against Your Massage Therapy License

The Health Law Firm Blog

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law We often hear from clients with professional licensing complaints and Department of Health investigations who have insurance coverage with Healthcare Providers Service Organization (HPSO) Insurance but could not find a lawyer who accepts it. By George F. Indest III, J.D.,

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SteadyMD Acquires BlocHealth to Enhance Clinician Licensing & Credentialing

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – SteadyMD , a B2B telehealth infrastructure provider that powers high-quality telehealth patient experiences for leaders and innovators in healthcare acquires BlocHealth , a clinician licensing, credentialing, and payer enrollment platform. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed.

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Mental Health Counselors: Follow These Rules To Prevent Complaints and Keep Your Professional License

The Health Law Firm Blog

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Licensed mental health counselors, psychologists, and other mental health care professionals are potential targets of licensure complaints from clients in any practice setting. By George F. Indest III, J.D.,