Am I Ready To Hang My Mental Health Practice Shingle?
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in Jan, 2021
Frequently mental health professionals request a review of a policy and procedure or a consent forms, etc. when either forming a new practice or to determine if the existing practice’s documents are legally sufficient. Whether a new mental health practice or an existing practice, it is important that the business structure, which includes the practice’s […]
Category: HIPAA, Mental Health, Professional Development
COVID-19 – Governor Whitmer Issues Executive Order To Temporarily Relax Scope of Practice
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in Mar, 2020
Recently Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued Executive Order No. 2020-30 (COVID-19) temporary suspending scope of practice, supervision, and delegation requirements to allow licensed, registered and certified health care professionals to provide necessary medical services to support the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This Executive Order applies to healthcare professionals working in: Ambulance operations, aircraft transport operations, […]
Telehealth Services Between Health Care Providers and the Public During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in Mar, 2020
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the Department of Health and Human Services has issued a telehealth Notice during this COVID-19 public health emergency. During the current public health emergency OCR will exercise its enforcement discretion and will not impose penalties for noncompliance with HIPAA Rules if healthcare providers provide telehealth services through remote […]
Are You Ready For Your Next Job Interview?
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in Jan, 2020
Are you interviewing for your first professional position or are you looking to interview for a promotion? If so, Elite Healthcare provides some interviewing tips regardless of your professional credentials and training. Following these tips may result in a better interview experience and outcome. Offer a firm handshake and friendly smile, as well as a […]
Category: Professional Development
ANA-Michigan’s Position Statement on Preventing Workplace Violence
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in Dec, 2019
As of June 2019, 36 states have established or increased legal penalties for the assault of nurses and other healthcare providers. In addition to these states, nine other states require healthcare organizations to provide workplace violence programs. Michigan neither specifies legal penalties nor workplace violence program requirements for healthcare organizations. According to Occupational Safety and […]
Category: News & Updates, Nursing, Professional Development
To Err Is Human…, But Is It Criminal?
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in Sep, 2019
In the American Nurses Association – Michigan Chapter’s Fall 2019 newsletter, an article addressed recent cases in which healthcare professionals were criminally charged after making errors while carrying out their health care duties. Naturally these cases create concerns for nurses and other health care professionals. For a discussion of these cases, applicable Michigan law, and […]
Category: Case Studies, News & Updates, Nursing, Professional Development
Effective August 21, 2019 Federal Law Prohibits Pharmaceuticals From Being Disposed Down The Drain
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in Aug, 2019
Effective August 21, 2019 federal law prohibits disposing pharmaceuticals down the drain or otherwise into the water system. Pharmaceuticals include prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, and dietary supplements. Healthcare providers that are subject to this disposal prohibition include: Independent dental, veterinary, chiropractic, optical, and medical offices Medical, veterinary, and psychiatric hospitals, ambulance services Ambulatory surgical centers […]
Post Tagged with Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Donna Craig, Opioid, The Health Law Center New Michigan Medicaid Enrollment and Billing Requirements for Nurse Practitioners and Certified Nurse Specialists
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in Jun, 2019
The Michigan Department of Health & Human Services recently published new enrollment and billing requirements for nurse practitioners (NP) and clinical nurse specialists (CNS) who participate in Michigan’s Medicaid program. These new guidelines were effective June 1, 2019 and require: Enrollment Requirements for Clinical Nurse Specialists – Enroll in the Medicaid Program with a collaborating […]
Post Tagged with Advance Practice Registered Nurse, Certified Nurse Specialist, Donna Craig, Medicaid, The Health Law Center Happy Patients, Happy Providers – Are Your Patients Satisfied With Their Healthcare Experience?
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in Jun, 2019
All healthcare providers want to grow their practices with new patients while keeping existing patients. In a recent article in Medical Economics, it suggests that 81% of consumers are unsatisfied with their healthcare experience. Patients are increasingly turning to providers who regularly connect with them and offer flexibility with how they schedule appointments, share information, […]
Post Tagged with Donna Craig, HIPAA, Nurse Practitioner, Professional Counselor, Telehealth, The Health Law Center Nurse Practitioners, Know Your Value
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in Jun, 2019
If you are a registered nurse considering an advanced degree as a nurse practitioner (NP), or are currently enrolled in a nurse practitioner educational program, you should know what a NP’s earning potential is in various states. While compensation may vary from setting to setting, the Nurse Journal’s website is a good starting point in […]
Category: Nursing, Professional Development
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