The author reflects on the implications of healthcare regulations for the midwifery practice in Great Britain. She explains that the Law Commission is proposing the repeal of the legal framework that governs industry regulation. She adds that midwives have long been considered independent practitioners ...
healthcare laws, serving as a guardrail against violations and fines. In the US, these laws include the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, violations of which can result in fines up to $1.5 million per year; the Affordable Care Act; and regulations set by the Occupational ...
Building on the pervious draft for public comment released on March 21, 2022, the HGR Implementation Rules provide comprehensive guidance and operational specifics for the management of HGR. They address various concerns and issues that have emerged since the implementation of theRegulat...
China will allow more hospitals to engage in human organ transplants, and experts are putting together an amendment to keep the country's regulations on organ transplants up to date, officials said. Australia welcomes Chinese tourists to "go bush" in rural areas Philippine trade minister calls ...
There is no mention of the Pandemic Fund and its role in relation to whether, and how, it will deliver main aspects of the Agreement, including International Health Regulations (IHRs) capacity building, emergency surge financing, and connections to the existing WHO Contingency Fund for Emergencies...
The legislative breakthrough, among other new rules, is among the newly revised Medical Regulations of Shenzhen Special Economic Zone, which were recently passed by the city’s legislature. The new regulations will go into force Jan. 1, 2...
Last year, as taxes and regulations added up, and licenses were issued based on social justice grounds, it became increasingly obvious that the state was creating a “legal” market “so hobbled that it will offer uncompetitive prices to consumers and daunting barriers to vendors,” as I noted...
Healthcare HR teams must deal with complex government regulations and union contracts, as well as steadily rising labor costs. They also face unique challenges related to physical safety, work stress, and understaffing. It’s critically important that these teams help their organizations navigate ...
The EU just recently scrapped its one-year-old regulations on AI, recognizing that many of the standards that were set had become outmoded. The case law on AI is just beginning. It surely makes sense to monitor the case law for (at least) a year to see how the courts handle AI-...
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