Understanding Patient Safety Organizations: A Practical Guide
If you work in the healthcare industry, you have likely heard about Patient Safety Organizations (PSOs) and the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005 (PSQIA). This article breaks down what these frameworks mean and how they can protect sensitive safety information from disclosure in…
Tenth Circuit Holds that ERISA and Medicare Part D Preempt Oklahoma PBM Law
On August 15, 2023, the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals handed down its opinion in Pharmaceutical Care Management Association v. Mulready (Mulready) holding that the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) and Medicare Part D preempted certain provisions of Oklahoma’s Patient’s Right…
Licenses and the Law Series, Part X: A Review
July 13, 2022
by Stuart P. Miller
In addition, this article was co-authored by former Attorneys Lindsey Vechik and Peyton Hildebrand. In this final article, we want to leave you with a review of the major takeaways. First, check your liability insurance as soon as you receive a complaint against your license, and report the claim…
Licenses and the Law Series, Part IX: The Appeal
June 28, 2022
by Stuart P. Miller
In addition, this article was co-authored by former Attorneys Lindsey Vechik and Peyton Hildebrand. In our last article, we explained the second part of the hearing: your defense. Now, we discuss the appeals process. Unfortunately, licensing boards do not always rule in your favor. However, you can…
Licenses and the Law Series, Part VIII: The Hearing - Part II
June 14, 2022
by Stuart P. Miller
In addition, this article was co-authored by former Attorneys Lindsey Vechik and Peyton Hildebrand. In our last article, we explained the first part of the hearing: the case against you. Now, we discuss the second part of the hearing: your defense. After the Attorney General presents his case, you…