On Behalf of Connors Morgan, PLLC | Mar 25, 2020 | health care law
A hospital in another state has agreed to pay a fine of $400,000 plus over $77,000 in investigation costs after the State Board of Pharmacy found excessive painkiller doses prescribed to dozens of patients who subsequently died. In addition, its operational license...
On Behalf of Connors Morgan, PLLC | Mar 18, 2020 | health care law
Earlier this year, the nonprofit investigative newsroom ProPublica published an investigation into a “gaping loophole” in health care law. ProPublica highlighted the story of a Texas personal trainer with a felony conviction who simply lied to the government when he...
On Behalf of Connors Morgan, PLLC | Dec 9, 2019 | health care law
People in North Carolina who work in the health care industry know that they are mandated to follow the rules set forth to protect patient information by the Health Insurance and Portability Act. While most people have a basic understanding of what HIPAA refers to,...
On Behalf of Connors Morgan, PLLC | Sep 13, 2019 | health care law
Medical providers in North Carolina have laws unique to running their practices. Whether it is a hospital, clinic or practitioner, health care businesses find themselves regulated under two main legal prongs: Anti-Kickback and Stark Laws. Understanding how these...
On Behalf of Connors Morgan, PLLC | Jul 23, 2019 | health care law
In North Carolina, you may have the option to renew your physician’s license in an expedited process. As you probably know, the normal process for renewal can take a little time. Having the option to quickly renew should be of interest to you. You lead a very busy...
On Behalf of Connors Morgan, PLLC | Jun 17, 2019 | health care law
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is an important piece of legislation that regulates the healthcare industry. However, according to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), less than a third of all healthcare organizations are...
On Behalf of Connors Morgan, PLLC | May 1, 2019 | health care law
It is no secret that opioid abuse is becoming increasingly problematic throughout North Carolina and across the U.S. Many jurisdictions have implemented local and state-level interventions, but by far the most effective have been the prescription drug monitoring...
by Connors Morgan, PLLC | Feb 20, 2019 | health care law
We live in an age of technological advancements, and the health care industry has seen major changes in the way patients’ information is recorded and stored. Hand-written notes and rows of file folders have been replaced in many health care facilities in North...
by Connors Morgan, PLLC | Dec 28, 2018 | health care law
Due to a plethora of legal and regulatory issues, health care providers in Greensboro, North Carolina, require efficient and effective legal assistance. Disputes can arise between providers and the government and between providers and patients. It is important to have...
by Connors Morgan, PLLC | Dec 14, 2018 | health care law
North Carolina health care providers know that their industry is very heavily regulated and that compliance with these regulations is a must. Whether it is compliance with government mandates such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, or choosing...