American Medical Compliance

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

However, how healthcare providers respond to these injuries—particularly in reporting them—can make a substantial difference in reducing legal risks. Proper injury reporting protects patients, supports a safe workplace, and shields healthcare providers from potential legal issues that may arise due to negligence or lack of documentation.

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American Medical Compliance

AUGUST 7, 2024

Moreover, compliance with HIPAA helps healthcare providers avoid substantial fines and legal penalties associated with data breaches, thereby maintaining compliance with federal standards and ensuring the smooth operation of their practices. It ensures healthcare providers operate ethically.

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Medical Law

DECEMBER 28, 2023

In California, you are allowed to operate a dashcam while driving along public roads, as there is no expectation of privacy. You may choose to deactivate your dashcam’s voice recorder to avoid legal issues. California does have strict rules that require the consent of both parties when taking an audio recording, however.

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Medical Law

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

There are complex legal issues involved when someone is harmed by a child, and this could have serious implications for parents who allow their children to ride e-bikes. Recently, in Los Angeles, the parents of an 11-year-old girl agreed to pay a $1.5

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Medical Law

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

For example, all E-bike operators need to be 16 years or older and all Class 3 riders must wear a helmet regardless of age. As attorneys, we should remain vigilant to the safety and emerging legal issues it presents. State laws requiring helmets for E-bikes users less than 18 years old similarly apply.

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ACEP Now

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

one of the country’s largest physician staffing firms, announced on July 17 through an email to its employees its intention to cease operations July 31, the chilling effects were felt across a workforce of 2,500 APP-employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians working at the 153 hospital emergency departments it managed in 18 states.

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