By Gregory J. Radomisli, Esq. and Nicole S. Barresi, Esq. Typically, when a hospital or provider receives HIPAA authorization and a patient waives the physician-patient confidentiality of treatment records, the records can be produced to the patient and any third parties the patient authorizes. However, providers of mental health care should be aware that in …
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What are your choices? What are the benefits? If you own an individual retirement account (IRA), perhaps you have heard about Roth IRA conversions. Converting your traditional IRA to a Roth IRA might be a sound financial move, depending on your situation. But remember, this article is for informational purposes only, not a replacement for …
Martin Clearwater & Bell LLP is proud to announce the promotion of five attorneys to their team of partners in the medical malpractice area. The firm has developed its reputation as New York’s premier medical malpractice defense law firm by defending the interests of healthcare professionals in malpractice suits for 100 years. The firm also …
Stony Brook Southampton Hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval and the American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Primary Certification. To achieve the Primary Stroke designation, the hospital underwent a rigorous on-site review. During the visit, a team of reviewers from The Joint Commission conducted observations and interviews and evaluated compliance with …
NSPC CME NOW Provider: NSPC Brain & Spine SurgeryDate: EnduringPlace: Online at casestudies.nspc.com/case-studies/cme.htmlContact: CMEinfo@nspc.com; 516-442-2250, ext. 2037 April Inherited Gastrointestinal Cancers: Screening, Prevention & Testing CME provider: Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsDate: April 29Time: All dayPlace: OnlineContact: cme@columbia.edu Third Annual SBRT for Prostate Cancer Course CME provider: NYU Long Island School of …
By Daniel K. Brantley Evidence indicates the strongest connection between the vaccination and myocarditis is among males ages 16 to 29. A retrospective review of clinical and laboratory data taken out of Israel indicates a connection between the BNT162b2 messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccine from Pfizer-BioNTech and cases of myocarditis. The study was timely, as there …
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By Daniel L. Freidlin, Esq. Most patients understand that no surgeon can guarantee a perfect outcome and that undergoing surgery comes with the potential for risks and complications. This, however, does not stop them from seeking out an attorney when the complication occurs to them. A common theme in the defense of a surgeon whose …
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By Dave Rao Will new mandates solve an old financial problem? Too many Americans save too little for retirement. This problem has been discussed for decades in all kinds of media, and there seems to be no easy way to solve it. Fourteen states are giving it a try, however: they have passed or introduced …
The President of the United Nations General Assembly, Abdulla Shahid, met with Sandra Lindsay, DHSc, the first American to be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus and a first responder in New York City. The meeting came ahead of a high-level vaccines event that was held at the United Nations and at which Lindsay spoke about the …
