Compliance & Legal

In October, QRS Inc. began notifying individuals of the incident, which affected nearly 320,000 people.

This week's top stories include a guilty verdict for Elizabeth Holmes on three counts of wire fraud and one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, and a data breach at Broward Health that affected the personal information of patients and staff members.

A new report digs into policies around the country through the lens of patient access and ease of providing care; the study assesses different approaches to telehealth in all 50 states.

Holmes faced 11 total counts, and the jury found her guilty of four of them. Each carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.

A new law in the state bans the provision of abortion medication via courier, delivery or mail service – with potential consequences of jail time or a hefty fine.

"There’s no need to wait until October 6. Anyone ready to share more than the USCDI v1 is welcome and encouraged to do so as permitted under applicable law."

The new case, Viking River Cruises, Inc. v. Moriana, will have implications for workers in California – and potentially elsewhere.

The revised regulations mean providers can prescribe and mail abortion medication to patients without an in-person appointment in more than half the country.  

The defendants allegedly used virtual care to generate prescriptions for compounded medication and durable medical equipment, without regard for medical necessity.

The legislation would extend COVID-19-era emergency waivers for two years, buying some time before the arrival of the so-called telehealth cliff.