Virginia Governor Signs Legislation Giving Nurse Practitioners More Authority
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in May, 2018
Earlier this month, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam signed legislation that will allow many nurse practitioners in Virginia to practice without oversight from a doctor. The Hampton VA Medical Center already has a head start. Thanks to federal policy changes already in place, more than two dozen nurse practitioners at Hampton are seeking more independence as front-line caregivers. […]
Category: News & Updates
Could You Be Facing A Professional Licensure Investigation?
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in Apr, 2018
The American Nurses Association – Michigan Chapter’ in its Spring newsletter, began a four-part series discussing professional licensure investigations and a health care professional’s rights when advised that such an investigation has been initiated. So how does a licensure investigation begin? All investigations start with a complaint being filed with the Bureau of Professional Licensing. This can […]
“Defining Hope” Documentary Film – What Makes Life Worth Living?
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in Apr, 2018
The documentary film, “Defining Hope” follows a group of patients who have life-threatening diagnoses and the nurses who care for them on their health care journeys. The patients and caregivers allow viewers to into their homes and hospital rooms as they open up in emotional interviews on their hopes and how life threatening illnesses impact […]
Category: Nursing, Quality of Life
Medicare Improperly Paid for Telehealth Claims
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in Apr, 2018
The Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) recently published Report A-05-16-00058 indicating that approximately one-third of Medicare telehealth claims in a recent audit did not meet reimbursement requirements. The audit was conducted on a sample of 100 telehealth claims from 2014 and 2015. Most of the rejected claims were associated […]
Category: Medicare, Telemedicine
Violating New Michigan Controlled Substance and Opioid Prescribing Laws Could Result in Licensure Actions
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in Apr, 2018
In an effort to address current opioid abuse, Michigan has enacted a series of laws which impact the prescribing and dispensing of scheduled controlled substances. While these laws also impact veterinarians, comments are limited to those who prescribe and dispense to human patients. Failure to comply with these new laws may form the basis for […]
Category: Licensure, Michigan Legal Updates, Opioid Epidemic
Post Tagged with APRN, Donna Craig, Health Professionals, Opioid, Physician, Professional Licensure Actions, The Health Law Center BCBS’ New Initiatives to Fight Opioid Epidemic
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in Apr, 2018
Use of industry-leading data to better understand addiction trends and upcoming documentary to expand awareness are among BCBS System commitments WASHINGTON – Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) and top executives from Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS) companies around the country today committed to addressing the nation’s growing opioid crisis with an executive-level committee […]
Category: News & Updates, Opioid Epidemic
