Child Protective Services (CPS) operates as a governmental agency dedicated to the welfare of children, working to investigate reports of child maltreatment. Their responsibilities include assessing whether child abuse or neglect has occurred and taking appropriate measures to create a secure environment for the affected child. The agencies typically strive to assist families, guiding them … Read more
Medical or health records serve as a vital component of your healthcare. As per federal law, you are entitled to access and update the data enclosed in these documents, offering you a greater degree of control over your medical decisions. Healthcare providers and insurance firms can also disclose information from your medical records when it’s … Read more
The duration for preserving and storing medical records is not uniformly defined, although there are varying ‘minimum’ amounts. This variability stems from different regulatory guidelines; for example, HIPAA mandates a six-year retention period for medical records, whereas federal law requires these records to be kept for a minimum of seven years following the delivery of … Read more
Yes, a convicted felon can run for president in the United States of America. The U.S. Constitution does not prevent a felon from running for the office of the President. What becomes interesting is whether they are able to handle the political fallout of running from or after spending time in prison, although this has … Read more
You’re driving in the left lane a few miles per hour over the speed limit, a police officer pulls up behind you, and you move into the right lane. After you slow down…you can’t help but wonder, is it possible that they gave me a ticket? Can a cop clock your speed while driving? Yes, … Read more
HIPAA is a federal law that sets national standards for the protection of patient information so that it is not disclosed without their consent or knowledge. Who Needs to be HIPAA Compliant? Healthcare Providers Health Plans Healthcare Clearinghouses Businesses that deal with healthcare information. What Should You Look for in a HIPAA Compliant CRM? Track … Read more
Updated May 2023 How Long do Hospitals Keep Medical Records HIPAA is a federal law that requires your medical records to be retained for 6 years at a federal level. However, most states also have their own medical retention laws, which can be more stringent than HIPAA stipulates. Look at the table below to see … Read more
Many smartphone users around the world have reported something mysterious with their phones. Seemingly innocuous advertisements related to personal conversations are cropping up. While at the surface, this might seem innocent, it’s actually at the heart of a really big issue. Digital privacy and the potential for your phone to be recording your private conversations, … Read more
Also known as “mulct,” a fine is a monetary penalty that a court imposes as punishment for committing a crime. In the US, Pfizer paid the largest criminal and civil fine in pharmaceutical industry. The company paid a total of $2.3 billion in fines. Quick take: what does a criminal fine mean? Willful failure to … Read more
In the US, Pfizer paid $2.3 billion in criminal and civil fines, the largest in recent pharmaceutical history. Across the ocean, TEPCO has already paid billions in fines for failing to meet nuclear powerplant safety requirements in Japan, and may end up paying much more. Class action lawsuits and individual claims against TEPCO continue to … Read more