| JOINT NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES BY COVERED ENTITIES |
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| A "covered entity" under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) is required to provide notice of its privacy practices with regard to protected health information to individuals in certain circumstances, such as when the individuals receive treatment or those who are enrolled in health plans. More... |
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| Peanut Allergies and the Law |
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| It is estimated that one percent of the American population is allergic to peanuts. The Food Allergen and Consumer Protection Act and other federal laws offer protection to those with peanut and certain other food allergies. More... |
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| Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment |
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| Medicaid's Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT) service is a comprehensive mandatory benefits package for those under 21 who are enrolled in Medicaid. EPSDT was designed to assist families in getting early identification and treatment of medical, dental, vision, hearing, mental health, and development problems for their children. More... |
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| Medical Clinician Recruitment in Rural Areas |
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| Rural Americans have a hard time accessing medical services. The National Health Service Corps was established to help recruit and retain primary care clinicians to work in nonmetropolitan health professional shortage areas. More... |
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| Physicians and Collective Bargaining |
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| Many independent physicians would like to join with other physicians to negotiate contract terms with insurers. Whether a physician can engage in collective bargaining depends, in large part, on the physician's status. More... |
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