Elderly Left Out of New Statutory Measures to Prevent Opioid Abuse
Written by: Whit Carmon, Esq. As of January 6, 2017, SB 319 took effect in Ohio. Signed into law by Governor John Kasich, on January 4, 2017, the bill contains two key provisions relating to outpatient prescriptions for opioid analgesics. Fir
Research and Resources on the Opioid Epidemic
I. INTRODUCTION “Opioids are a class of drugs that includes the illegal drug heroin; synthetic opioids such as fentanyl; and pain relieversavailable legally by prescription, such as oxycodone (OxyContin®), hydrocodone (Vicodin®), codeine,
USCIS to Conduct Interviews for Employment Based Adjustment of Status Cases
by: Ashik Jahan, Esq & Carolin Esterl On August 28, 2017, USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services) made an announcement stating that they will begin to “phase-in” interviews for employment-based cases effective on Oc
Ensuring Your Final Wishes Are Carried Out: Burial, Cremation, and Pre-Need Funeral Planning
Written by: Wills, Trusts, & Estate Administration Do you ever wonder: Will my loved ones carry out my wishes regarding burial or cremation? And if you have that concern, is there any way to ensure that your final wishes are carried out?
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (“DACA”) to be Phased Out
Written by: Ashik R. Jahan, Esq. The Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”), based on the Administration’s decision to terminate DACA, announced new measures regarding the DACA program. Attorney General Jeff Sessions has said, “I am he
Opioids and the OR: Seeking Alternatives in Anesthesia
Written by: Alex Battey, Esq. Anesthesia professionals often find themselves on the front lines of the ongoing fight against opioid addiction. Whether in the subspecialty of pain management or through their treatment of post-surgical patients,
Cyber Attack Quick-Response Checklist for HIPAA Covered Entities
Written by: Anthony E. Stewart, Esq. Ransomware attacks, like other cyber-attacks, are occurring more and more frequently, and healthcare entities are common targets. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (O
Doctors, Medical Staff’s Drugs Put Patients at Risk
Written by Beth W. Kanik, Esq. In 1999, Dr. Abraham Verghese wrote of his relationship with a physician who succumbed to his drug addiction in spite of all efforts to help in “The Tennis Partner”. Then, it was thought that a physician addic
Outside Influences in Opioid Crisis
Written by: Duke Regan, Esq. President Trump’s recent declaration of a national state of emergency regarding the opioid crisis serves as yet another reminder of the scope and seriousness of the opioid threat. Some states, such as Florida, hav
PART 2: The European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation: Two Important Steps to Take
Featured on Hospitality Upgrade Magazine’s Tech Talk. Written by: Sam Crochet, Esq. In my June column, we discussed why the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) matters to the hospitality industry and the technical/organizational step