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The MOBILE Act in Florida Eases Licensing for Transfers from Other States
The MOBILE Act in Florida was effective on July 1, 2024. This legislation, Senate Bill 1600, created a universal process for licensure by endorsement for health care profes...
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Are You Prepared for the Upcoming Biomedical Waste Inspection?
Dear Fellow Acupuncturists, I hope this email finds you well. As part of ongoing efforts to ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations, we want to remind y...
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The “Surprise Act”
The “Surprise Act” is a new Federal consumer protection law that protects patients from costly out-of-network billing charges related to emergency and urgent care treatment...
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CMS Form 1490S – What you need to know…Fact checking
CMS Form 1490S – What you need to know…Fact checking FSOMA is aware of social media messaging that describes acupuncturists completing and providing a CMS Patient’s R...
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Update on FDA & Homeopathic Medicine
Update on FDA & Homeopathic Medicine
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Galina Roofener shared these to links regarding icd11
Galina Roofener shared these to links regarding icd11 https://icd.who.int https://icd.who.int/docs/ICD-11%20Implementation%20or%20Transition%20Guide_v105.pdf
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WARNING LETTER from FDA to Hevert Pharmaceuticals LLC
WARNING LETTER from FDA to Hevert Pharmaceuticals LLC USAMARCS-CMS 594842 — JUNE 11, 2020 This letter is to advise you that the United States Food and Drug Administration (...
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Hemp and Supplement Licensing
If you have more than 12 linear feet of public retail space dedicated to supplements you must get a Retail Food Establishment Permit from the Department of Agriculture. Su...
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Notes on Ethics and the Law
Notes on Ethics and the La When faced with an ethical issue, whether in regards to your own practice or other practitioner’s practice, its okay to seek guidance in a [&hell...
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The Acupuncture Profession Now Has It’s Own BLS Occupation Code
The acupuncture profession was awarded our own BLS occupation code last year. It is 29-1199.01. It is important to use this code when you file your tax returns so the gro...
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