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The Dr. Oz Paradox

Bill of Health

Senate race, is a famous television personality as well as a licensed physician. Professionals within a professional relationship are subject to a variety of legal constraints, such as informed consent requirements or professional malpractice liability if things go wrong. We might call this the “Dr. Oz paradox.”

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AI, licensing and remote prescribing among key issues facing telepsychiatry

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

On another front, telepsychiatry keeps gaining ground in the post-public health emergency landscape. Today, a telemedicine physician does need to be licensed by the board in the state where the patient is sitting. And that is certainly true and a significant issue.

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EU and US Regulatory Challenges Facing AI Health Care Innovator Firms

Bill of Health

It provides several rules for sharing information and exceptions keyed directly to the realities of the health care setting, such as permitting information sharing for treatment, payment, or health care operations, some public health situations, and if certain identifiers have been stripped from the data set.

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Managing Healthcare Compliance in Ohio

MedTrainer

Ohio Healthcare Compliance Resources Let’s start with the important state government agencies you’ll need to work with: The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is key to safeguarding and enhancing the health of Ohio residents. The State Medical Board of Ohio provides licensing and regulatory guidelines for medical providers in Ohio State.

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Cleveland Clinic, RAND hope to tackle telehealth's digital divide

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Cleveland Clinic Strategic Lead for Virtual Health Steven Shook cited attendee discussions around medical license reciprocity, but noted that a national approach could lead to fragmented care if local providers aren't engaged. Healthcare IT News is a HIMSS Media publication. Twitter: @kjercich. Email: kjercich@himss.org.

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New survey sheds light on providers' embrace of telemedicine

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

What have you learned about providers' plans to increase or decrease telehealth usage now that the public health emergency has ended? They need to get clarity around what they're allowed to do legally, and certainly what their malpractice coverage will allow them to do. And why do you think this is?

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How To Prepare for an OIG Inspection

MedTrainer

During public health emergencies or outbreaks, such as COVID-19, the OIG may inspect HHS responses and programs to assess their efficiency and effectiveness in handling urgent situations. This ensures that medical facilities are not engaging in malpractice and following program rules and regulations.

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