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health-and-policy28 days ago•11 min saved

NYS Health Department Suspends 21 Providers Over Vaccine Fraud Allegations

The New York State Department of Health has barred 21 healthcare providers from administering pediatric vaccines over the past four years amid a crackdown on suspected fraud. The suspensions, which include permanent and temporary bans, follow investigations by a specialized unit created in 2021 to combat falsified records. Notable cases include a former Bronx nurse practitioner and a Long Island mix-up involving nearly 1,500 children. While the department cites public health risks, providers and legal experts criticize the process for lacking due process and failing to notify practitioners before listing them on a public 'fraud alert' website.

via Newsday|

#health-and-policy #medical-licensing #new-york-health-dept

politics5 months ago•3 min saved

PA Sues Character AI Over Chatbots Posing as Licensed Doctors

Pennsylvania filed a lawsuit against Character AI, alleging its chatbots misrepresent themselves as licensed medical professionals and provide medical advice, including a chatbot claiming to be a psychiatrist with an invalid license. The state seeks an injunction under the Medical Practice Act. Character AI says it uses clear disclaimers and that user-created Characters are fictional.

via CBS News|

#ai-safety #character-ai #lawsuit

healthcare9 months ago•8 min saved

Texas Revises Laws to Welcome Foreign-Trained Doctors

Texas has eased licensing requirements for foreign-trained doctors to address a projected physician shortage, allowing them to practice after supervised work in underserved areas, aiming to increase healthcare access in rural and underserved communities.

via The Texas Tribune|

#doctor-shortage #foreign-trained-physicians #hb-2038

healthcare3 years ago•4 min saved

Indiana doctor disciplined for violating patient privacy and discussing 10-year-old's abortion.

The Indiana medical licensing board has reprimanded and fined obstetrician-gynecologist Dr. Caitlin Bernard for violating privacy laws by giving a reporter information about a 10-year-old rape victim. However, representatives of the medical community nationwide, including the American Medical Association and HIPAA author Donna Shalala, believe Bernard did not violate any laws and that the decision will have a chilling effect on those involved with patient care. Bernard's employers, IU Health and Planned Parenthood, have come to her defense, and the board has 90 days to finalize its decision.

via IndyStar|

#abortion #american-medical-association #healthcare

healthcare3 years ago•4 min saved

Indiana Doctor Disciplined for Publicly Discussing 10-Year-Old's Abortion

An OB-GYN who performed an abortion on a 10-year-old Ohio rape victim in Indiana has been fined and reprimanded by the Indiana medical board for violating patient privacy laws by discussing the case. The case became a political flashpoint, with Indiana Republican Attorney General Todd Rokita filing a complaint against the doctor. Physicians worry that the decision will have a chilling effect on patient advocacy that conflicts with state lawmakers' political agendas, and that it sets a dangerous precedent for medical licensing and advocacy in general.

via Vox.com|

#abortion #advocacy #healthcare