Off-label marketing of Vioxx results in a $950 million settlement for violation of marketing laws
Off-label marketing by Merck of its pain-killer, Vioxx, resulted in a $950 million settlement for violation of marketing laws
AMA Warns “Don’t Let Business Associates Create HIPAA Mess”
HIPAA legal and regulatory compliance can help healthcare entities, such as doctors' office, mitigate liability risk. However, compliance must include strong HIPAA policies, procedures, and forms [...]
California Medical Board details language used in disciplinary investigations of physicians
The California Medical Board, in its recent newsletter, provides an explanation of language it uses in disciplinary investigations and enforcement actions against physicians
Patient Privacy Case Settled by US Dept of Health and Human Services
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced a $100,000 settlement and plan take corrective action to implement policies and procedures to safeguard the protected health [...]
Times of India reports new law brings more compassion into scientific research
The Times of India reports a new law which brings more compassion into scientific research
Texas Medical Board approves new stem cell therapy rules
The Texas Medical Board approved new stem cell therapy rules
Medicaid Information Breach
Utah's recent Medicaid information breach has left the health information of approximately 780,000 Utah residents compromised, including potentially 255,000 Social Security numbers.
