Medical Marijuana in Kentucky
What do healthcare providers need to know? Possessing marijuana in Kentucky is a Class B misdemeanor punishable by up to 45 days in jail. Two
Sarah Charles Wright
September 11, 2023
Legal
Stark Law Blanket Waivers to End in May 2023
It is essential for healthcare providers to understand the Stark law, 42 U.S.C. §1395nn (Stark), a critical regulation that impacts the practices of all CMS
MD-Update Staff
May 2, 2023
Kentucky Supreme Court to Decide on the Certificate of Merit Statute
In 2017, in an effort to prevent “frivolous” lawsuits, the Commonwealth of Kentucky’s General Assembly passed the Medical Review Panel Act (MRP). The Act created
Aandrew D. Desimone
February 22, 2023
Can’t We All Just Get Along? Privacy and Substance Use Disorder Records
Privacy is paramount for all patient records. Restrictions on how treatment records can be used and disclosed are more stringent, however, when it comes to
Jamie W. Dittert, Esq
December 22, 2022
Preventive Care Mandates
They’re a core part of the ACA – but are they unconstitutional? On September 7, 2022, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of
Emily B. Pence
November 1, 2022
Is Kentucky Ready for Damage “Caps?”
On February 3, 2022, Kentucky House Representative Josh Bray (R-71) and Kentucky Senator Ralph Alvarado (R-28) each introduced legislation (House Bill 455 and Senate Bill
Joshua J. Owen
April 1, 2022
Informed Consent: Not a Mere Formality
Most healthcare malpractice claims allege a failure to properly diagnose or treat a medical condition, which is what most providers think of when attempting to
Stephanie M. Wurdock
February 1, 2022
Critical Delays: The Importance of Meeting the Standard of Care for Cancer Diagnosis
One of the most common lawsuits in medical malpractice defense is a delay in diagnosis of cancer. According to the National Institutes of Health, the
Andrew Desimone, Esq
December 1, 2021
Legal Liability During the COVID-19 Pandemic – What Do We Know?
As of summer 2021, the U.S. counts over 35 million COVID-19 cases and more than 616,000 deaths. Nearly one-third of U.S. COVID-19 deaths are linked
Doug Stephan
August 1, 2021
New HIPAA Privacy Rule Revisions – What You Need to Know
On January 21, 2021, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published proposed modifications to the HIPAA Privacy Rule.1 The stated goal of
Emily B. Pence
April 1, 2021