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 Psychologist Sentenced for Criminal Sexual Conduct, Delivery of Controlled Substance and Health Care Fraud
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in Jul, 2019
An Upper Peninsula psychologist was sentenced last week to 54 months to 15 years in prison on three felony counts of second degree criminal sexual conduct and 282 days each on seven other felony charges. The psychologist will also be required to pay $427,558 in restitution for Medicaid and health care fraud. The psychologist’s limited […]
Category: Medicaid, News & Updates, Opioid Epidemic
Michigan Department of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs Revises Controlled Substance Rules
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in Jan, 2019
The Michigan Bureau of Professional Licensing within the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs has revised the Pharmacy – Controlled Substances Rules. These changes are effective immediately, and include the following: Gabapentin is now added as a controlled substance to the Schedule 5 drug list. 2. Health care providers licensed to prescribe or dispense […]
Category: Licensure, Michigan Legal Updates, Nursing
U.S. Senate Passes Opioid Legislation, Expanding Prescribing Authority For Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in Oct, 2018
The U.S. Senate recently passed the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act and the Substance Use Disorder Workforce Loan Repayment Act as part of a compromise opioid legislation package negotiated between the U.S. House and Senate. The legislation awaits President Trump’s signature. Section 3201 in SUPPORT […]
Category: News & Updates, Opioid Epidemic
Post Tagged with Advance Practice Registered Nurse, APRN, Donna Craig, Opioid, The Health Law Center ANA Publishes Ethical Guidance on Caring for Patients Experiencing Pain
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in May, 2018
The American Nurses Association has published a position statement to provide ethical guidance and support to nurses as they fulfill their responsibility to provide optimal care to persons experiencing pain. The national debate on the appropriate use of opioids highlights the complexities of providing optimal management of pain and the suffering it causes. While effective […]
Category: News & Updates, Nursing, Opioid Epidemic, Professional Development
American Nurses Association Provides Resources To Address Opioid Epidemic
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in May, 2018
Dealing with opioid addiction is one of the most significant issues the U.S. health system faces today, and nurses are playing a key role in our nation’s efforts to deal with the crisis. For health care professionals, many aspects of opioid addiction present challenges – not least the danger that they themselves may have succumbed. […]
Category: News & Updates, Nursing, Opioid Epidemic, Professional Development
Post Tagged with Opioid 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
Stay Out of Opioid-Related Prescription Trouble
Posted by Donna Craig in Apr, 2018
Michigan laws regarding prescription of opiods have recently changed. Contact us if you have any questions.
Category: Michigan Legal Updates, News & Updates
Post Tagged with Compliance, Legal Requirements, Legal Update, Michigan Law, Opioid, Professional Licensure 
