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Is a Federal Medical License Constitutional?

Bill of Health

Although three in four doctors support scrapping state medical boards in favor of a single federal license, such sweeping reform is likely far off. Lindsey Goehring refrains from arguing all licenses fall within the purview of the federal domain, but maintains that telemedicine would qualify as interstate commerce. By Timothy Bonis.

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Eastern Ozarks Regional Health Sued by Arkansas AG for Failure to Secure Patient Data

HIPAA Journal

In December 2004, Eastern Ozarks Regional Health’s 40-bed hospital was permanently closed. Rather than face the financial penalties, the hospital immediately terminated its hospital license in 2004. 6 years later, the property was transferred to the state after the owners failed to pay their taxes.

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D.C. Court of Appeals Joins Prohibition on Pro Se Pursuit of FCA Claims

Hall Render

District Court for the District of Columbia, further reasoned that the Relator could not pursue the action without licensed counsel. 2004); and United States v. The government declined to intervene and, in a filing with the U.S. In July of 2024, the district court dismissed the case, prompting the Relator to file a notice of appeal.

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Q&A: George Church on Genomics of Cognitive Enhancement

Bill of Health

In these spin-offs, does one approach the Church Lab with a request for licensing or are there collaboration agreements with the Harvard Office of Technology Review? In 2004 this was chip synthesis of pathogen DNA. How does an external group that wants to do something approach your lab? GC: Both are possible.

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A Travel Nurse Leaves Fears of Hospital Drug Tampering Across Three States

Kaiser Health News

Nurses and other medical professionals are licensed, investigated, and disciplined at the state level. ” Brewster, a registered nurse, has been licensed in Kentucky since 2004 and holds a license permitting her to work in more than 30 states that participate in the Nurse Licensure Compact. .

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Providence forges a new path with a virtual nursing unit

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

" PROPOSAL Since 2004, Providence has been using various telemedicine technologies and virtual care models, including Teladoc Health, to support safe, high-quality care across the organization. "Virtual nurses will become a new area of professional practice. Executive sponsorship/leadership.

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Everything You Need To Know About NPI Numbers

Verisys

The NPI does not replace other identification numbers such as a provider’s taxpayer identification number (TIN), Drug Enforcement Administration registration, license number, or Social Security number. The NPI remains with the provider regardless of a job or location change.

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