The New DEA Opioid Requirement Combatting the Opioid Crisis

The New DEA Opioid Requirement Combatting the Opioid Crisis

The opioid crisis has been a significant public health concern, and as frontline healthcare providers, dentists play a crucial role in addressing this issue. Recognizing the need for enhanced knowledge and awareness, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has implemented a new requirement for dentists to complete an 8-hour continuing education (CE) course on opioids. This […]

Postpartum Medicaid Coverage Expanded in Many States

Several states have recently approved the extension of postpartum Medicaid coverage beyond the usual two-month period. This decision marks a significant milestone in addressing the critical needs of new mothers and underscores a growing recognition of the importance of comprehensive postpartum care. By providing extended Medicaid coverage, states are taking a proactive approach to safeguarding […]

DePuy Synthes, Inc. Agrees to Pay $9.75 Million to Settle Fraud Violations

DePuy Synthes recently agreed to pay $9.75 million to settle allegations that it paid kickbacks to healthcare providers committing fraud violations. The U.S. Department of Justice accused the company of violating the False Claims Act by paying kickbacks to physicians and hospitals in exchange for using their products. DePuy Synthes enticed healthcare providers to use […]

Potential OSHA Violence Standard

OSHA (Occupation Safety and Health Administration) views workplace violence as a major occupational risk. In response to this risk, OSHA may install additional safety standards to combat workplace violence. Over the last decade, the number of workplace violence instances has grown significantly. These instances have continued to increase as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. […]

Updates to Penalties for OSHA Violations

OSHA requires that workplaces comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1970. This legislation ensures workplace safety. Failure to comply with this act will result in penalties. With each violation of this Act, OSHA gives employers notice of the violation’s nature, strategies to remedy the problem, and a deadline to institute those changes. […]

New Sexual Harassment Law Enacted

On December 7th, 2022, President Biden signed a new law protecting victims of sexual harassment. The bipartisan bill, known as the Speak Out Act, passed the House of Representatives by a 315-109 vote and cleared the Senate unanimously. The law grants survivors the right to come forward with their experiences of workplace misconduct when they […]

Expansion of COVID-Era Telehealth Services

On July 27th, 2022, the House implemented a bill to further expand Telehealth services. During the COVID-19 pandemic, most medical providers transitioned into online consultations with patients using Telehealth with the help of Medicare. In an effort to continue the policies, the introduction of this bill will support these services to provide accessible care through […]

COVID-19 Vaccines for Children Under 5

The CDC has recently announced that children under 5 will be able to receive coronavirus vaccines within weeks. Soon, children aged 6 months and older will be eligible to receive one of two FDA approved vaccines: Moderna and Pfizer BioNTech. This is instrumental in helping decrease the prevalence and severity of the coronavirus in the […]

Workplace Violence Prevention Programs To Be Required in Hospitals

The Senate is discussing new legislation that would be instrumental in decreasing workplace violence in the healthcare industry. In early May 2022, Democratic Senator Tammy Baldwin introduced the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act. However, hospital managers and CEOs are likely to complain about this new bill. Workplace Violence Prevention […]

AMC Offering Continuing Education (CME) Courses

AMC offers 22 courses approved for Continuing Medical Education (CME): This Enduring Material activity, Meaningful Use, has been reviewed and is acceptable for credit by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Term of approval begins 06/13/2018. Term of approval is for one year from this date. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the […]

FDA policy changes regarding COVID-19

The FDA has laid out some new, temporary policy changes to prevent the spread of COVID-19. These updated policies are part of their “good guidance practices.” These policies are especially important to implement quickly, as COVID-19 is spreading quickly. The FDA wants to curb the spread as quickly as they can. The old guidelines include […]

Medicare Requirements

If your medical office accepts Medicare or Medicaid, you must follow FDR rules and regulations in order to remain in complete compliance. The FDR has requirements that practices must follow in order to avoid fines. FDR requires medical offices that accept either medicare or medicaid as a form of payment to provide training to employees. […]