Earlier this year in late February, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced proposed rules attempting to change the rules for tele-prescribing controlled drugs that were permitted during the COVID-19 Public Health...more
5/5/2023
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Temporary Regulations
The Affordable Care Act includes many provisions aimed at improving the quality of care provided by different types of health care professionals and providers. Along these lines, the ACA expands the types of facilities and...more
May a licensed healthcare professional refuse to treat a patient? Healthcare providers have legal, ethical and professional duties to address a patient’s needs that fall within the provider’s scope of practice. However, are...more