Recent News and Industry Developments

New Guide Issued to Provide Advice to Clinicians Contemplating or Initiating a Change in Opioid Dosage
Advisories | News | New Guide Issued to Provide Advice to Clinicians Contemplating or Initiating a Change in Opioid Dosage

October 17, 2019 On October 10, 2019, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published a new guide for tapering opioids safely and effectively for patients on long-term… Read more »

CMS ISSUES DISCHARGE PLANNING FINAL RULE SUPPORTING PATIENT PREFERENCES AND HEALTH INFORMATION INTEROPERABILITY
Advisories | News | CMS ISSUES DISCHARGE PLANNING FINAL RULE SUPPORTING PATIENT PREFERENCES AND HEALTH INFORMATION INTEROPERABILITY

September 30, 2019 On September 26, 2019, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) published finalized revisions to 42 CFR Parts 482, 484, and 485 regarding patient discharge planning. … Read more »

John Mumford named a Virginia Lawyers Weekly Leader in the Law for 2019
News | John Mumford named a Virginia Lawyers Weekly Leader in the Law for 2019

Congratulations to John B. Mumford, Jr., who has been named one of Virginia Lawyers Weekly’s “Leaders in the Law” for 2019. Now in its 14th year, the program honors lawyers… Read more »

New Proposed Regulations Issued under 42 CFR Part 2 – Substance Use Disorder Records
Advisories | News | New Proposed Regulations Issued under 42 CFR Part 2 – Substance Use Disorder Records

August 30, 2019 On August 26, 2019, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (“SAMHSA”) published new proposed regulations regarding confidentiality of… Read more »

REGULATORY RESPONSIVENESS ON TRIAL: NEW ENGLAND COMPOUNDING CENTER LITIGATION DEVELOPMENTS
Advisories | News | REGULATORY RESPONSIVENESS ON TRIAL: NEW ENGLAND COMPOUNDING CENTER LITIGATION DEVELOPMENTS

August 6, 2019 SUMMARY The New England Compounding Center (NECC) tragedy that sickened hundreds and killed an estimated 64 people ultimately resulted in fundamental changes in the way pharmacy compounding… Read more »

PHYSICIANS AND HOSPITAL LEADERSHIP IN THE CROSSHAIRS OF DOJ CLINICAL RESEARCH SCRUTINY
Advisories | News | PHYSICIANS AND HOSPITAL LEADERSHIP IN THE CROSSHAIRS OF DOJ CLINICAL RESEARCH SCRUTINY

August 1, 2019 CLINICAL RESEARCH ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITY For many years, the United States (U.S.) Department of Justice (DOJ) has focused intense scrutiny on the pharmaceutical and medical device industries. In… Read more »

AV Preeminent by Martindale Hubbell 2019
News | AV Preeminent by Martindale Hubbell 2019

Hancock Daniel has the highest possible peer review rating in legal ability and ethical standards – AV Preeminent. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ are the gold standard in attorney ratings, and… Read more »

VIRGINIA AMENDS PERSONNEL RECORD DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS
Advisories | News | VIRGINIA AMENDS PERSONNEL RECORD DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS

July 1, 2019 Beginning July 1, 2019, Virginia employers are required to provide certain personnel records to current and former employees upon written request.  The new law greatly expands the… Read more »

HHS CLARIFIES PROTECTIONS FOR HEALTH CARE EMPLOYEES WITH OBJECTIONS TO CERTAIN TREATMENT
Advisories | News | HHS CLARIFIES PROTECTIONS FOR HEALTH CARE EMPLOYEES WITH OBJECTIONS TO CERTAIN TREATMENT

June 24, 2019 On May 2, 2019, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) issued a final rule that clarifies protections available to many health care employees who… Read more »

DISPUTE RESOLUTION BILL NOW TO INCLUDE HOSPITAL FEES
Advisories | News | DISPUTE RESOLUTION BILL NOW TO INCLUDE HOSPITAL FEES

June 12, 2019 On June 6, 2019, the New York State Assembly passed a bill amending New York State Financial Services Law. The bill is aimed at protecting patients from… Read more »

Is MatchRX a permissible solution to drug shortages and waste in Virginia?
Advisories | News | Is MatchRX a permissible solution to drug shortages and waste in Virginia?

June 5, 2019 According to company marketing materials, MatchRX is an online pharmacy marketplace that allows independent pharmacies the ability to buy and sell small quantities of non-controlled, non-expired overstock… Read more »

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