Intrusive, expensive, and time consuming audits. Lets talk really about what these audits are.
Keystone Health Plan East, random pharmacy insurance audits for medicare/medicaid. Scary, extensive, and expensive.
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New PNAP — Work Place Restrictions
“The licensee shall not work in any practice setting without workplace monitoring. The constant physical presence of the monitor/supervisor is not required. However, workplace monitoring requires that the monitor/supervisor be always readily available and accessible to the licensee via communication device. If you have any questions regarding this change, please contact your PNAP case manager for clarification.”
US Supreme Court Holds: Doctors prosecuted incorrectly for authorized dispensing of authorized prescriptions
In Summary, the court concludes that §841’s “knowingly or intentionally” mens rea applies to the “except as authorized” clause. This means that in a §841 prosecution in which a defendant meets his burden of production under §885, the Government must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant knowingly or intentionally acted in an unauthorized manner.
Medical marijuana and Pennsylvania State Police — More Illegal Car Stops
Another case where a Pa State Trooper makes up facts, charges someone with a criminal offense which the law determines is not illegal and the courts have to intercede to straighten the state police out. Call me to discuss your MMA card, police stop, DUI investigation
3 tips new psychiatrists use to discuss confidentiality limits
Doctor-patient confidentiality is a cornerstone of any psychiatrist’s practice. After all, confidentiality allows you to treat your patients effectively without exposing, endangering or embarrassing them. Still, there are some situations that may require you to reveal...
What to expect from a license investigation
Regardless of why your license is under investigation, it can be a stressful situation. At Hark and Hark, we want to make sure you understand what to expect and that anything that occurs does not take you by surprise. For your personal and professional well-being, it...
DAUPHIN COUNTY ARD RULES CHANGE DURING COVID
Ard rules for Dauphin County
PA Constitution Requires a Warrant Before Police Search Your Car. Commonwealth v. Alexander December 22, 2020 (Merry Christmas)
In Pennsylvania, obtaining a warrant prior to searching a care is now the default rule. If an officer proceeds to conduct a warrantless search, a reviewing court will be required to determine whether exigent circumstances existed to justify the officer’s judgment that obtaining a warrant was not reasonably practicable.
Charting errors may lead to major trouble for nurses
Nurses have an enormous responsibility to patients when it comes to charting. According to HCPro, problems with documentation can result in lost revenue, poor quality care, fraudulent billing and the loss of a license. The nurses service organization points out that...
PA docs risk penalty for overprescribing opioids
As the opioid crisis prevails, states have taken strict measures to reduce the use of these dangerous drugs. Attempts include limiting who may prescribe them, to what patients and in what doses, says Pharmacy Times. Massachusetts became the first state to restrict...
