January, 2012

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Doctors Blacklisted by CVS Seeking Legal Action

The Health Law Firm

Back in November, some Florida doctors received an unsigned letter from CVS/pharmacy telling them that the company's pharmacists would no longer fill prescriptions they write for painkillers and other powerful drugs. Community members against pill mills and overprescribing doctors are thrilled with the actions taken by CVS. The company is being praised for taking proactive steps at a time when prescription drug abuse has become out of control in Florida.

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Comment on Clearwater On Demand HIPAA Course BootCampâ„¢ (Complete) by Rob

Clear Water Compliance

Bob was an excellent teacher. So informative and entertaining, which is difficult to do given the complex and dry subject matter. Thoroughly recommend.

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Newly Proposed Laws for Assisted Living Facilities in Florida are Strict

The Health Law Firm

Florida lawmakers are currently proposing one of the toughest laws in the nation against assisted living facilities. Specifically targeting abusive care, lawmakers are demanding for homes to be shut down when residents die from poor care. This is one of the biggest changes in Florida law since the creation of assisted living facilities, according to the Tampa Bay Tribune.

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Proposed Bill Hopes to Crackdown on Over-Prescribing

The Health Law Firm

A new bill aimed at giving the Surgeon General more power to stop doctors who over-prescribe narcotics has passed its first House panel. The bill would allow the Surgeon General to issue an emergency order restricting a practitioner from prescribing controlled drugs if a case is pending, according to Health News Florida. However, the emergency order will not suspend the doctor from practice.

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The Evolution of Communication in Healthcare Settings

Healthcare communication has evolved from handwritten notes and paper charts to digital tools like EHRs, telemedicine, and AI-powered platforms. This blog explores how these advancements improve patient outcomes, streamline care delivery, and enhance provider collaboration. Learn about the role of mobile health (mHealth) apps, secure messaging, and social media in bridging communication gaps.

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Under Review: What You Need to Know About Clinical Privileges Hearings

The Health Law Firm

The term "fair hearing" is used by different individuals and different organizations to refer to an administrative hearing or a private hearing in a hospital or professional association. There are a number of different types of proceedings that are often referred to as "fair hearings," including clinical privileges (or peer review) hearings, which allow a physician who has had his or her clinical privileges revoked to be reviewed.