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Ohio Medical Board Changes Telemedicine Rules

Client Alert

Click here to read an article by BMD Healthcare and Hospital Law Member Scott Sandrock from the Fall 2021 Edition of the Stark County Medical Society News.


SMALL BUSINESS ALERT: January 1, 2024 - Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting

Beginning on January 1, 2024, many small businesses across the United States will have to report personal information about their owners, beneficial owners, and others who own or exercise control over the company. The information will have to be reported to, and maintained by, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) as part of the Beneficial Ownership Information Rule. FinCEN is a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

Health Care Inclusivity for the LGBTQIA+ Community

Healthcare providers, regardless of practice setting, should be aware of the healthcare disparities for LGBTQIA+ individuals, and ways in which they can be more inclusive of these individuals by making modifications to their practices.

Obtaining Patient Consent

Patients have autonomy to choose what can and cannot be done to their bodies. Therefore, informed consent is required before any treatments or procedures commence. This is a stark contrast to the previously recognized paternalistic approach, which relies solely on the decision-making of the provider. However, in order for patients to really choose whether or not to submit themselves to a particular healthcare service, they must actually understand what the service is. Therefore, patient consent should help the patient understand the risks and benefits, as well as any alternative treatment options.

Over-the-Counter Contraceptive Pills Are Coming, But Will Insurance Cover Them?

The U.S. Department of Labor Proposes FLSA Changes to Give Millions of Workers Overtime Pay Protection