Health Law Blog
Telehealth services and medical malpractice issues in Arizona
In April 2018, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed a bill into law that expanded insurance coverage to include telehealth services such as remote patient monitoring. Almost all large employers offer these services to their workers when they are available, but...
read moreThe Arizona Pharmacist’s Right to Refuse to Participate in Care
In Arizona, state law says that a pharmacist doesn't have to fill a prescription for medication that can help with an abortion or a similar procedure. Furthermore, an individual cannot have a professional license revoked if he or she acts in accordance with a...
read moreKey issues when buying or selling a pharmacy
Pharmacists in Arizona have unique concerns when they want to buy or sell a business. Because the pharmacy industry is so heavily regulated, there are concerns that apply to pharmacy sales that do not apply to other types of entrepreneurs and small business owners....
read moreThree essential things to do if accused of medical malpractice
Facing an accusation of medical malpractice is both frightening and overwhelming. It often comes out of nowhere and puts everything medical professionals have built at risk, including their reputation. Such an accusation is something that no medical professional wants...
read moreKansas State Board of Pharmacy & IJCP On Compounding with CBD
The June 2019 Edition of the Kansas State Board of Pharmacy Newsletter reprinted an article written by compounding expert Loyd Allen, Jr., PhD, RPh in the International Journal of Pharmaceutical Compounding (IJCP, Vol. 23, No. 2). The original Kansas BOP and IJCP...
read moreCourt says man can sue for pharmacist’s joke
The Arizona Court of Appeals has decided that a national chain of pharmacies can face a lawsuit after one of its pharmacists joked with a man's ex-wife about a prescription for erectile dysfunction drugs. The lawsuit was dismissed by the trial court and the man's...
read more3 trends to track in Arizona pharmacy
The world of pharmacy is rapidly changing. Independent pharmacists who want to stay competitive need to position themselves one step ahead of the pack. In many cases, this can mean developing new business strategies. Reshaping your role in the larger health care...
read moreRhode Island pharmacy fined for fraudulent prescriptions
The US Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), agreed to accept a fine from a national drug store chain due to filling fake prescriptions in Rhode Island. The fine came without an admission of liability from the company and amounted to over one half million dollars. The...
read moreLess than 40% of prescribers complying with new prescription law
The state of Arizona has a law on the books that requires doctors to check a statewide database before they prescribe opioids or other controlled substances to patients. According to a report by the Arizona Department of Health Services, in December 2018, eight months...
read moreUnderstanding the top 4 fraud and abuse laws
As a newly licensed pharmacist, you're ready to face the world, meet patients and help them on their paths to better health. You're also a shiny new target for pharmaceutical manufacturer representatives and others who value your ability to write prescriptions and...
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