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The Dr. Oz Paradox

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Senate race, is a famous television personality as well as a licensed physician. Speakers outside of this relationship, however, are not bound by these constraints, even if they are licensed professionals. We might call this the “Dr. Oz paradox.” Dr. Mehmet Oz, the Republican candidate in Pennsylvania’s U.S.

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No Take-Backs: Moderna’s Attempt to Renege on its Vaccine Patent Pledge

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government funding, announced that it felt “a special obligation … to use our resources to bring this pandemic to an end as quickly as possible.” Monsanto and Myriad) ( this 2015 article discusses the history and taxonomy of patent pledges, many of which are collected in this online database ). By Jorge L. Pandemic Pledges.

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Is a Federal Medical License Constitutional?

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Although three in four doctors support scrapping state medical boards in favor of a single federal license, such sweeping reform is likely far off. Some scholars have interpreted this to mean that the federal government has the right under the Commerce Clause to regulate all medical licensure. By Timothy Bonis.

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Stuck in the Middle with You: Licensing Reforms for Cross-State Telehealth

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Instead, it requires that physicians be licensed in the state where their patient is located to provide care. They can pursue additional licenses , which can be a costly and onerous process, or try to find an applicable exception to state licensing requirements, which may not exist or come with compliance challenges.

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A quick regulatory guide to telehealth services in Japan

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Although not intended to be a comprehensive guide, this article will highlight the regulatory issues that non-physician service providers need to be aware of as they seek to provide telehealth services in Japan. License and approval. Only licensed physicians are qualified and permitted to engage in medical practice.

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COVID-19 Vaccine Patent Infringement? The Battle Between Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech Continues

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The following article explains the key patents at stake in the intellectual property dispute. Moderna also licensed their mRNA technology from Cellscript LLC – University of Pennsylvania’s successor-in-interest to the 966 patent. 10,933,127 (‘127) has not been listed. Moderna’s first infringement claim: Patent no.

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How to License Your New Pharmacy

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How to Acquire a Pharmacy License The process of becoming a licensed pharmacy can be complex even if you have experience, as every state has different documentation requirements. Pharmacies must obtain all the necessary licenses to meet the necessary professional standards before they can legally begin operation.