Can You Compete Against A Noncompete Clause?
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in Aug, 2018
Do you have an existing noncompete clause in your contract or are looking to enter into such a contract? If so, you should read the full article from Physicians Practice. While addressing physicians, the information in this article is applicable to any healthcare provider being asked to sign a noncompete. In most states, some form […]
Category: Professional Development
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 Medicare Reimburses for Cognitive Care Planning Services
Posted by Donna Craig in Jul, 2017
Medicare Reimburses for Cognitive Care Planning Services More than 5 million individuals in the United States are currently affected by Alzheimer’s disease or other related dementias, with more than 510,000 of those patients living in Michigan.[i] Across this country the care and support for these 5 million individuals are borne by more than 15 […]
Category: Medicare
Will You Be Ready For The ICD-10 Code Transition?
Posted by Donna Craig in Jan, 2015
On October 1, 2015 physicians and other health care providers will need to use the new ICD-10 Codes when billing for services rendered to their patients. In order to be ready, health care providers and IT vendors need to work together to ensure software systems are capable of making the transition to the new ICD-10 […]
Category: Electronic Health Records
Post Tagged with APRN, Donna Craig, EHR, EHR Vendor, Electronic Health Record, Health Professionals, ICD reimbursement, Medicare, Physician, The Health Law Center Beware — On July 1st, Your Professional License Will Be At Greater Risk!
Posted by Donna Craig in May, 2014
On July 1, 2014 four new laws will go into effect in Michigan that will significantly impact how more than 30 categories of licensed and registered professionals (physicians, acupuncturists, massage therapists, dentists, nurses, social workers, etc.) will be investigated and disciplined under the public health code. Most concerning is that these new provisions may not […]
Michigan Senate Passes Bill That Impacts How Advanced Practice Registered Nurses Practice
Posted by Donna Craig in Nov, 2013
On November 13, 2013 the Michigan Senate narrowly passed Senate Bill 2 which would give advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) more autonomy, and allow them to practice without the oversight by physicians. The Senate bill would require APRNs to be under the supervision of a physician for four years after enactment of the legislation, or […]
