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From January 1 onwards, a medication relied upon by numerous patients for respiratory support will no longer be available in pharmacies. Physicians express worry over potential delays as patients transition …
In the 1990s, there was widespread optimism that the digital revolution would democratize information and bolster democratic institutions. What went unnoticed, however, was that the digital age would also democratize …
The COVID-19 pandemic posed unprecedented challenges to the health care system, especially for patients who rely on controlled medications for their treatment. In response, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) issued …
In healthcare policy, the “Iron Triangle” refers to the inherent trade-offs among cost, quality, and access to care. For example, a vibrant marketplace of high-deductible health plans may attract enrollees …
A Priority Telehealth Update: Data Security, Privacy, and Physician-Patient Confidentiality Post-Dobbs The Supreme Court’s June decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health, overturning Roe v. Wade, gave states the authority …
A Priority Telehealth Update: Telemedicine Fraud: Enforcement Trends According to the Office of Health Policy, the number of Medicare beneficiary telehealth visits increased from approximately 840,000 in 2019 to nearly …
On July 20, 2022, the Office of the Inspector General (“OIG”) for the Department of Health and Human Services announced a Special Fraud Alert on the subject of “tele-fraud” (telehealth-related …
In a 6-3 decision released Friday (Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization), the Supreme Court’s conservative majority upheld a Mississippi law restricting virtually all abortions after the 15th week of …
Since the May 2022 leaking of a prospective Supreme Court decision to reverse Roe v. Wade, public attention has focused on a groundswell of abortion-related legislation. By the end of the year, …
For nearly half a century, California law has capped non-economic (pain and suffering) damages in medical malpractice cases at $250,000. The law – known as the Medical Injury Compensation Act …