Legal & Ethical Issues

Legal & Ethical Issues
North Dakota’s landmark telemedicine legislation: A new era for optometric care
9 May 2025 / Elaine Trent

Teletherapy without borders: Navigating licensure, ethics, and access in the digital age
Legal & Ethical Issues22 April 2025 / Elaine Trent

DEA’s special registration for telemedicine prescribing: Balancing access and oversight
Legal & Ethical Issues20 March 2025 / Elaine Trent

New York doctor indicted for prescribing abortion pills in Louisiana amid legal battles
Legal & Ethical Issues26 February 2025 / Elaine Trent

New Mexico pushes to join healthcare compacts to improve telemedicine and remote care
Legal & Ethical Issues20 February 2025 / Elaine Trent
Legal & Ethical Issues
Telehealth and virtual second opinions: Avoiding legal and financial risks
Virtual second opinion (VSO) programs have transformed healthcare by giving patients access to expert medical evaluations without needing to travel. These services are particularly beneficial for those in rural or underserved areas who lack access to specialized care. However, while VSOs provide clinical advantages, they also raise complex legal and regulatory issues, particularly concerning medical […]
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The uncertainty of healthcare funding: How the Trump administration’s freeze affected providers
Legal & Ethical Issues31 January 2025 / Nora Lin

New Mexico’s progressive abortion policies highlighted by telehealth growth
Legal & Ethical Issues15 January 2025 / Elaine Trent

Addressing sexual assault care shortages: TeleSANE programs expand accessibility
Legal & Ethical Issues14 January 2025 / Elaine Trent

Driving innovation: digital health policy sparks optimism for telehealth and AI at CES 2025
Legal & Ethical Issues9 January 2025 / Nora Lin
Fitbit pays $12.25 million fine over hazardous Ionic smartwatches: What consumers need to know
Device Reviews26 January 2025 / Nora Lin
How teletherapy and AI are transforming modern mental healthcare
AI Case Studies28 January 2025 / Elaine Trent
The Biden administration’s legacy in cybersecurity: What to expect under the Trump administration
Data Security & Privacy26 January 2025 / Chase Bryant
DEA announces new telemedicine rules to expand access and enhance patient safety
Current Trends28 January 2025 / Elaine Trent
Apple Watch SOS alerts rescue team after skier’s 1,000-foot plunge in freezing conditions
Technology Behind Devices27 January 2025 / Chase Bryant
Change healthcare’s massive data breach: 190 million Americans face increased cybersecurity risks
Interoperability28 January 2025 / Nora Lin
The transformative power of wearable health devices in patient health management
Impact on Patient Health27 January 2025 / Chase Bryant
Healthcare in crisis: Priority areas that require urgent reform in the US
EHR System Reviews28 January 2025 / Nora Lin
Artificial intelligence paves way for personalized cancer vaccines
Virtual Health Assistants26 January 2025 / Isaias Peterson
How AI becomes the new ace of healthcare revolutionizing COVID-19 diagnostics and treatment
AI-Powered Diagnostics27 January 2025 / Isaias Peterson
Is AI and private equity transforming healthcare — or undermining it?
Ethics in AI27 January 2025 / Isaias Peterson
Safeguarding EHRs: what the PayPal breach teaches us about data security
Data Security & Privacy27 January 2025 / Nora Lin
Transforming Health Through Virtual Weight Loss Programs
Current Trends22 May 2025 / Jennifer Brown, MD