Building Code for Medical Device Software Security
Earlier this month I published a Post on, “The Importance of Cyber Security in Telemedicine”, highlighting the importance of security for medical devices that can be hacked. Almost as if on cue, or more likely the result of lucky timing, on
Workers’ Compensation and Initial Authorized Medical Treatment in the Southeast
Aside from emergency medical treatment that may be required for a worker injured on the job, states in the southeast (SC, NC, AL, TN, FL, GA, MS and LA) have different rules regarding the initial authorized medical treatment for injured workers.
Communication within the Workers’ Compensation System
Communication is one of the most important aspects of a well-managed, successful workers’ compensation program. It is extremely important to establish good relationships with supervisors, employees, and medical providers both prior to and afte
Data Protection Weekly
Two men charged for hacking computer systems of photo sharing website Photobucket NYC Today Bourret and Andrianakis have been charged for illegally hacking in the computer servers of Photobucket. They also sold passwords and unauthorized … Cri
HBS recognized as Atlanta’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For by NABR
Congratulations to Hall Booth Smith’s Atlanta office for being recognized by the National Association for Business Resources (NABR) as one of “Atlanta’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For®” in 2015. HBS was also recognized
Haleigh’s Hope Act Is Georgia’s New Medical Marijuana Law
You can add Georgia to the list of states that have a medical marijuana law. As of April 16, 2015, Haleigh’s Hope Act permits patients suffering from cancer (if the cancer is end stage or the treatment produces related wasting illness, recalci
HBS Hosts High-level Dubai Trade Delegation
Hall Booth Smith attorneys John Parkerson and Brad Carver hosted breakfast discussions for a high-level trade delegation from the Government of Dubai, U.A.E., at HBS offices March 26, 2015. Delegation members included representatives from
The Importance Of Cyber Security In Telemedicine
Telemedicine is coming to a hospital or medical office near you. What is telemedicine? Simply put, telemedicine is when the medical provider is in one location and the patient is in another. The medical professional uses telecommunication techno