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The Legal and Ethical Imperative of Explicit Consent in Intimate Medical Procedures

AIHC

Relevant Case Law: Protecting Bodily Privacy Foundations of Bodily Privacy According to the American Medical Associations (AMA) code of ethics, physical privacy is one aspect of patient privacy that medical personnel must protect in all settings as an expression of respect for patient autonomy and a prerequisite of trust. [6]

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Fundamentals of Assisting with Self-Administration of Medicine Training

American Medical Compliance

Medication Administration by Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) All licensed/certified home health agencies providing administration of a medication by an UAP (HHA, PCW, other) must meet the following conditions: The agency has written policies and procedures designed to provide safe and accurate administration of medication.

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No-code Software One of Many Considerations in the Evolving World of Digital Healthcare

Healthcare IT Today

CAHC temporarily deploys licensed and trained medical personnel to provide support during major disasters and medical events. Savarese commented on FormAssembly’s quick and seamless implementations. As an example, he spoke about FormAssembly’s work with the California Health Corps (CAHC).

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Texas Physician Assistant Arrested for Unlawfully Practicing Medicine

Med-Net Compliance

A 49-year-old Texas physician assistant was arrested and charged for his role in a scheme to defraud Medicaid by working with a suspended medical license. On July 20, 2021, the Texas Medical Board allegedly ordered the immediate suspension of his physician assistant license, deeming him to be a “continuing threat to public welfare.”

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What is CPT Code 90791 ? When & How To Use It

Medisys Compliance

The only significant distinction between the two numbers is that code 90792 covers medical services like filling a prescription. This makes code 90792 only available to psychiatrists and other qualified medical personnel. Can I use my license to bill CPT code 90791? Is pre-authorization required for CPT code 90791?

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Managing Healthcare Compliance in New Mexico

MedTrainer

The Medical Assistance Division (MAD) within the New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) administers the state’s Medicaid program, providing essential healthcare services and financial assistance to eligible low-income residents and families in New Mexico.

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Alabama Doctor and 3 Nurse Practitioners Charged With Running Fraudulent Pill Mill

Pharmacy Law Blog

Prosecutors alleged the medical personnel diagnosed patients at the Alabama practice with “vague, unsubstantiated medical conditions,” and prescribed controlled substances in 30-day quantities.

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