New control tools proposed in the event of non-compliance with information blocking rules: it is time to think about patient access to radiology reports | JD Supra

Reed Smith

Much has changed in the reporting of radiology results since the 21st Century Cures Act was signed into law on December 13, 2016. The Cures Act was designed to help accelerate new innovations and progress in the delivery of patient care, significantly undercutting its “information blocking” prohibitions. Even without enforcement mechanisms in place, information blocking …

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Do you have unused prescription medications? Event offers safe disposal options

Do you have unused prescription medications?  Event offers safe disposal options

Keith Srakocic, Associated Press People throw unnecessary medications into a trash can as part of the Drug Enforcement Agency’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day initiative, Saturday, April 28, 2018, at the Allegheny County Police Department in McCandless, Wash. Pennsylvania. A release from the county said this year’s event involves people disposing of …

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