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02/03/2023

In the past week, Michigan’s Attorney General has filed criminal charges related to healthcare professionals in Michigan. While the facts of these two cases are summarized below it should be emphasized that criminal charges are allegations of wrongdoing and that defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. The Health Law Center will be following these cases as they move through the courts....

In the past week, Michigan’s Attorney General has filed criminal charges related to healthcare professionals in Michigan. While the facts of these two cases are summarized below it should be empha…

09/02/2022

On September 1st Michigan's Attorney General Dana Nessel announced that Beverly Ann Bratcher, LPN was charged with second degree vulnerable adult abuse stemming from two incorrect medications being administered to a patient. After the administration of the medications Ms. Bratcher failed to report this error. Ms. Bratcher will be arraigned on September 14th. Second degree vulnerable adult abuse occurs when a caregiver recklessly acts or recklessly fails to act causing serious physical or mental harm to a vulnerable adult. ...

On September 1st Michigan’s Attorney General Dana Nessel announced that Beverly Ann Bratcher, LPN was charged with second degree vulnerable adult abuse stemming from two incorrect medications…

12/21/2021

The federal No Surprise Act goes into effect on January 1, 2022. The intent of the Act is to protect patients from unanticipated medical bills as a result of gaps in coverage for emergency services and certain services provided by out-of-network health care providers at in-network facilities. Also, licensed health care providers and facilities, regardless of any insurance gaps and even if a patient has no insurance or is self-pay, are required to provide cost estimates for health care services. ...

The federal No Surprise Act goes into effect on January 1, 2022. The intent of the Act is to protect patients from unanticipated medical bills as a result of gaps in coverage for emergency service…

05/24/2021

Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) updated its return to work COVID-19 Emergency, effective May 24, 2021 and continuing until October 14, 2021. While MIOSHA still requires employers to implement written COVID-19 preparedness and response plans, MIOSHA has eliminated a policy prohibiting in-person work for employees if they can feasibly work remotely. In other words, an employer can require employees to work in-person even if they can work remotely....

Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) updated its return to work COVID-19 Emergency, effective May 24, 2021 and continuing until October 14, 2021. While MIOSHA still requ…

01/14/2021

Frequently mental health professionals request a review of a policy and procedure or a consent forms, etc. when either forming a new practice or to determine if the existing practice’s documents are legally sufficient. Whether a new mental health practice or an existing practice, it is important that the business structure, which includes the practice’s documents and policies and procedures, be comprehensive and documents interface with each other and adhere to federal and state law. ...

Frequently mental health professionals request a review of a policy and procedure or a consent forms, etc. when either forming a new practice or to determine if the existing practice’s documents ar…

10/30/2020

Following multiple reports of misrepresentation and deceit, a limited licensed social worker has had her license to practice summarily suspended. Limited licensed social workers in Michigan are required to work under the supervision of a fully licensed social worker. An investigation revealed that the limited licensed social worker was advertising services as a private practice provider and falsely claimed she had a master's degree in neuroscience from Harvard University, though she never attended the University. Read More at the Attorney General's Website

Following multiple reports of misrepresentation and deceit, a limited licensed social worker has had her license to practice summarily suspended. Limited licensed social workers in Michigan are re…

10/01/2020

The Therapist Collective is hosting a free webinar presentation "HIPAA and Telehealth - Are You In Compliance?" on October 16, 2020 from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm. The webinar will be presented by Donna J. Craig, Nurse Attorney of The Health Law Center. The presentation will cover the legal requirements of HIPAA and telehealth, how to evaluate video platforms, how do you determine if the video platform is HIPAA compliant, how to select a vendor, and much more. To register go to: The Therapist Collective

The Therapist Collective is hosting a free webinar presentation “HIPAA and Telehealth – Are You In Compliance?” on October 16, 2020 from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm. The webinar will…

08/26/2020

Last month Michigan’s Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) held a public hearing to receive comments on proposed changes to the professional licensing disciplinary rules. These proposed rules would not only affect healthcare professionals but would also impact how healthcare attorneys represent clients facing licensing investigations and actions. When the rules are finalized, The Health Law Center, PLC will update accordingly. [ 1,575 more word ]

Last month Michigan’s Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) held a public hearing to receive comments on proposed changes to the professional licensing disciplinary rules. These pr…

06/04/2020

For over a century nurses have selflessly met extraordinary obstacles and challenges to care for their patients. Most of their names had never made it to the history books nor had they always received awards or accolades. Whether during times of war or national emergencies, nurses have always been on the front lines. They provide compassionate, skilled and quality care, always with a “can do” attitude and never giving excuses. [ 2,492 more words ]

For over a century nurses have selflessly met extraordinary obstacles and challenges to care for their patients. Most of their names had never made it to the history books nor had they always rece…

05/06/2020

Thank you for all you do for your patients. You are important in restoring patients' physical, mental and emotional health. When that is not possible, you help patients transition to their new lives. You are there when a life begins and when a life ends, always supporting and uplifting families. Your empathy and compassion touches each patient in ways you will never know, but will always be appreciated and remembered by those you cared for. Thank you for being so incredible. The Health Law Center salutes nurses each and every day.

Thank you for all you do for your patients. You are important in restoring patients’ physical, mental and emotional health. When that is not possible, you help patients transition to their ne…

03/30/2020

Recently Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued Executive Order No. 2020-30 (COVID-19) temporary suspending scope of practice, supervision, and delegation requirements to allow licensed, registered and certified health care professionals to provide necessary medical services to support the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This Executive Order applies to healthcare professionals working in: Ambulance operations, aircraft transport operations, non-transport, pre-hospital life support operations, and medical first response services; [ 550 more words ]

Recently Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued Executive Order No. 2020-30 (COVID-19) temporary suspending scope of practice, supervision, and delegation requirements to allow licensed, registered and c…

03/18/2020

The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the Department of Health and Human Services has issued a telehealth Notice during this COVID-19 public health emergency. During the current public health emergency OCR will exercise its enforcement discretion and will not impose penalties for noncompliance with HIPAA Rules if healthcare providers provide telehealth services through remote communication technologies. It should be clear that the relaxation of enforcement is only during this public health emergency. [ 592 more words ]

The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the Department of Health and Human Services has issued a telehealth Notice during this COVID-19 public health emergency. During the current public health emerg…

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