The Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians, like all state healing arts agencies such as the Board of Registered Nursing and the Medical Board of California, takes the requirements of its probation program very seriously. In 2021, we were
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OSHA reopens comments on COVID-19 Healthcare Emergency Temporary Standard
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) has reopened the comment period on its June 2021 interim final rule establishing an Emergency Temporary Standard governing occupational exposure to COVID-19 in healthcare settings, codified at 29 C.F.R. § 1910 Subpart U…
In pandemic lull, the push is on for shots for kids and older adults
After months of experiencing how the coronavirus vaccines safely can slash infections, avert serious illnesses that can lead to hospitalizations, and prevent epic numbers of deaths, young and older patients soon will be asked to show (again) their confidence in…
Healthcare & Life Sciences Private Equity Deal Tracker: Kelso Sells Refresh Mental to Optum
Kelso & Co. has sold Refresh Mental Health to Optum, according to Axios.
Refresh Mental Health, based in Jacksonville Beach, Fla., is the parent company of mental health practices located throughout the United States. The company states that…
Mallinckrodt Whistleblower Featured in Law360 Article
Despite State Statute – Perhaps You Can Appeal Medicaid Prepayment Review!
It’s hard enough to be one of the providers to accept Medicare and Medicaid. The regulatory oversight is burdensome. You are always getting metaphorically yelled at for upcoding or bundling. See blog, thanking providers.
One of the absolute, most-Draconian…
NRG2GO Nutritional Supplement Brand Wins Trademark Opposition
A recent trademark opposition decision shows that protecting your nutritional supplement trademark is good for overall brand health.
In Tom Miles v. Five Star Gourmet Foods, Inc., the Applicant (Five Star) sought to register the mark ENERGY2GO for fresh and…
Update: What to Know About PREVENT Pandemics Act Following March 15 Committee Markup
On March 15, 2022, the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee (HELP) held a full committee markup to offer several amendments and vote on S. 3799, the Prepare for and Respond to Existing Viruses, Emerging New Threats, and Pandemics…
NDIS: Disability thresholds + Aboriginal person.
JLZT and National Disability Insurance Agency [2022] AATA 541 (on AUSTLII)
JLZT made an access request to become a participant in the National Disability Insurance Scheme. The National Disability Insurance Agency refused the request by primary determination and on internal review.…
Malpractice Statute of Limitations Doesn’t Apply to Indemnity Claim by Hospital
This is outside our usual catchment area, but interesting nonetheless. The Indiana Supreme Court ruled on March 8 that the state’s Medical Malpractice Act (MMA) does not apply to claims for indemnification filed by one medical provider against another. The…