Compliance & Legal
A new law in the state bans the provision of abortion medication via courier, delivery or mail service – with potential consequences of jail time or a hefty fine.
2022 Look Ahead
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The new case, Viking River Cruises, Inc. v. Moriana, will have implications for workers in California – and potentially elsewhere.
The revised regulations mean providers can prescribe and mail abortion medication to patients without an in-person appointment in more than half the country.
The defendants allegedly used virtual care to generate prescriptions for compounded medication and durable medical equipment, without regard for medical necessity.
The legislation would extend COVID-19-era emergency waivers for two years, buying some time before the arrival of the so-called telehealth cliff.
This week's top stories include TeamHealth's court victory against UnitedHealthcare for engaging in unfair reimbursement practices, and UC Davis Health's AWS-powered CIC that aims to further digital health equity.
The HHS Office of Civil Rights says it has carried out 25 enforcement actions since it began to prioritize addressing patients' timely access to health records a few years ago.
Huntington Hospital notified about 13,000 patients after a now-former employee improperly accessed records without authorization.
At issue in Medical University of South Carolina's lawsuit are physician preference cards, which enable specialized procedures and require two-factor authentication to access.