Bill of Health

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

I re-engage with this topic by challenging how the capacity of the surrogate to choose may be restricted under English and Welsh law. This post does not seek to argue against the practice of altruistic surrogacy. 30(7)), which was then modified by the 2008 Act (s.54(8) 54(8) and 54A(7)).

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Bill of Health

JANUARY 8, 2024

The NCAA describes the compensation lawsuits as beginning in 2009 , yet exploring this topic reveals the debate is not so novel. Therefore, three years after his fateful conversation with college leaders, he signed legislation to ensure medical care for federal employees involved in workplace accidents.

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Bill of Health

MARCH 25, 2022

Recent Orange and Purple Book legislation suggests a need to bridge drug and biologic patent regimes. Each month, members of the Program On Regulation, Therapeutics, And Law (PORTAL) review the peer-reviewed medical literature to identify interesting empirical studies, policy analyses, and editorials on health law and policy issues.

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Compliancy Group

MAY 30, 2023

Several recent state legislation, including those in Virginia, Utah, and Iowa, are quite similar to the bill. This move was long overdue, as privacy concerns have been a hot topic for years. Overall, Indiana has taken a proactive approach to addressing the issue of data privacy with the passage of this landmark legislation.

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Bill of Health

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

This optimism goes hand in hand with a notable increase in research publications, investments from pharmaceutical companies, patent filings, media exposure, as well as shifts in political and legislative landscapes. In the U.S., The other (Dr.

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on the topic. In 2015, Congress included a now-recurring budget rider in appropriations legislation that prevents the FDA from using its funding to consider IND applications involving “heritable genetic modification.”

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American Medical Compliance

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Workers covered by the legislation on Aerosol Transmissible Diseases (Cal. What topics must employee training cover? Employees who are working from home. 8, § 5199) (section 5199). Employees working from a location chosen by the employee that is not under the control of the employer. Is the ATD Standard limited to certain employees?

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Bill of Health

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

First, it found that the Rules were enacted without providing for checks and balances because such subsidiary legislation must be subject to “mandatory scrutiny by Parliament.” Ultimately, the Court upheld the applicants’ challenges for a range of reasons.

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Bill of Health

JULY 13, 2023

For me, this was another draw to the Petrie-Flom Center — I’ve followed Glenn’s prolific work on these topics with interest. which looked at this issue — how the decision in Dobbs might provide a basis for legislators to restrict access to in-vitro fertilization and other assisted reproductive technologies in the U.S.

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MRO Compliance

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

This important topic was also the opening theme of the HIMSS Cybersecurity Forum held in Boston last December. This dilemma is especially true considering proposed legislation changes regarding data sharing and exchange. Here are four valuable highlights from my HIMSS TV interview with Andrea.

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Hall Render

MARCH 6, 2024

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Verisys

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

See below for changes from several states introducing legislation. Alabama : At the last Joint Committee meeting, both the Alabama Board of Pharmacy (ALBOP) and the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners (ALBME) discussed the topic of Test to Treat in community pharmacies.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Let’s discuss the topic in detail. healthcare legislation. To implement AWS security best practices , you must understand how the platform allows for enhanced security. What is HIPAA? HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) is an integral part of U.S.

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Natalia Mazina

APRIL 25, 2023

In addition, we have multiple pending legal actions and legislation that seek to clarify and challenge the program. The court, relying on the 340B statute’s purpose and legislative history, held that Section 340B requires delivery to at least one contract pharmacy. Medicare reimbursement cut In 2018, CMS implemented a 28.5% 2023) 58 F.4th

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Data Policy in the Context of Telehealth Policy The ATA has been publishing policy statements on complex technical topics since they launched a good 30 years ago. At the same time, the ATA is worried about state-level legislation. Progress on telemedicine proceeded at a snails pace for most of this time. HIPAA was last revised in 2013.

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

And given the fact that prescription drug prices continue to increase, the topic of drug price management is likely to continue to capture the attention of the media and policymakers at the state level, given the current lack of overriding federal regulation. What’s Next for Drug Pricing.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 2, 2023

In joining my personal interest in these issues and my professional experience, I hope to provide a multifaceted perspective to this topic. Similarly, lawmakers have a responsibility to create supportive legislative frameworks. What the Data Says According to the Pew Research Center , as many as 95% of U.S.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

We asked the Healthcare IT Today community about the thorny topic of regulation. At the same time, multiple respondents called for legislation to support a national patient identifier. Read more… Where Do We Need Less – or More – Healthcare IT Regulation ?

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Healthcare Blog

AUGUST 23, 2023

Resources Available to Help Healthcare Organizations Promote Ethical Behavior The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has many policies, procedures, and legislation on ethical standards in healthcare. One example of federal legislation in healthcare is The Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA). Ethics Topics.

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 22, 2024

A typical HIPAA training course covers essential topics to ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations. This legislation, tailored specifically to Texas, places stricter standards on the handling of PHI and broadens the definition of covered entities.

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Healthcare Law Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Representing a sizable portion of the American economy, few industries in the United States have received more attention from the press, legislators, and antitrust agencies than the healthcare industry—particularly in recent years.

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Jane Sarashon

OCTOBER 26, 2022

point to nurses, doctors, and pharmacists as the most honest and ethical professionals in America, shown here in Gallup’s latest poll on the topic. Thee of the five least-honest/ethical jobs people told Gallup are state officeholders (legislators in U.S. Health Populi’s Hot Points; Health citizens in the U.S.

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Unlocking the future of healthcare with Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a hot topic amongst tech and medical professionals alike. Legislation on AI needs regular updating alongside developments, and data sets need to be quality checked to ensure accuracy and reduce the potential for bias.

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Health Populi

APRIL 1, 2019

This year’s survey also provides a deep dive into LGBT people around the world, a topic for another Health Populi – but well worth your reading on people’s social cohesion, equity, and health). In the latest OECD report Society at a Glance 2019 , published last week, the U.S. is higher than in most OECD nations.

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Bill of Health

APRIL 4, 2024

With every introduction of legislation, guidelines and best practices are developed that are meant to further elaborate on the logic behind legislative terminology, the rationale of codified norms, and proportionality, subsidiarity, and consistency with existing policy provisions.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 31, 2022

But often CME conferences have topics centered around traditional healthcare. Also, after being in healthcare for a decade, the topics are familiar and unless you’re in academia and research, probably not always that impactful on your medical practice day-to-day. CME conferences are great.

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Redox

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

We address what this all means for our customers, our offering, and how it is affected by the legislative changes in digital health. Browse our topic list and register here. . One segment of the Quarterly focuses on a discussion about the status of healthcare AC (after-COVID).

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Healthcare IT Today

MAY 20, 2023

Legislation and policymaking are a black box for most people. Learn their thoughts on the biggest trends and topics at ViVE, HIMSS, and more – and the most notable things that were missing from the industry’s biggest events. Read more… Hearing From Our Health IT Friend on Capitol Hill.

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Redox

DECEMBER 21, 2023

We expect this legislation to amplify FHIR adoption and information sharing while also introducing the first requirements for AI algorithms used in certified health IT. But the likelihood that the EU AI Act or any other legislation will have a real impact in 2024 is slim. 2023 has been rough on the entire digital health ecosystem.

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Hall Render

JUNE 27, 2022

Establish a process for monitoring state legislative responses to the Dobbs decision. Identify any new reporting requirements created by state abortion laws, including new mandatory reporting requirements to state license boards or law enforcement.

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Accordingly, OIG recommended that CMS evaluate the impact of updating the 3-Day Payment Window to include affiliated hospitals and seek legislative authority to update the policy. Any change in the 3-Day Payment Window policy will require legislative action. 3-Day Payment Window Policy. Practical Takeaways.

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HIT Consultant

JUNE 12, 2022

As the healthcare system continues to evolve to adopt a more patient-centric approach, surprise billing has become a topic discussed by consumers and policymakers. While the legislation does not address every concern regarding surprise billing, it is a good first step in protecting patients and providing a better overall patient experience.

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Health Law Advisor

MARCH 7, 2023

Yet, notably, CMS specifies that its coverage of several topics is considered “final, without a comment solicitation” due to the “timing constraints to implement the adjustment to beneficiary cost sharing for April 2023.” [2] The following highlights topics addressed by CMS and specific areas where CMS seeks stakeholder feedback. [5]

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

In this role, she determines the company’s response to all governmental activities, as well as conducts internal education around legislative and regulatory developments. Burchell on LinkedIn.

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HIT Consultant

JUNE 29, 2022

ICH E2B for the electronic exchange of case reports) over the past 20 years coupled with progressive legislation have been a catalyst for an explosion in safety data over this period. . Monitoring the safe and effective use of medicines has now been an essential part of public health policy for several decades.

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HIT Consultant

APRIL 25, 2023

The purpose of the legislation is to safeguard the privacy and security of protected health information (PHI) and electronic protected health information (ePHI). About Robert Agar Robert Agar is a regular contributor and blogger for Atlantic.Net living in Northeastern Pennsylvania who specializes in various information technology topics.

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Verisys

DECEMBER 22, 2021

133 also covers several other topics related to billing and directory operations not mentioned above. The Act and the Final Rule are only two of the three pieces of legislation dealing with provider directories introduced in the past two years; the third is the Transparency in Coverage Final Rule.

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