According to California Attorney General Kamala D. Harris, “Human trafficking is the world’s fastest growing criminal enterprise and is an estimated $32 billion-a-year global industry. It is a form of modern day slavery that profits from the exploitation of our mostvulnerable population.”
Starting June 9, 2016, a terminally ill California adult who has been diagnosed with a disease that will result in death within six months, and who is mentally competent, can request a doctor’s prescription for medications intended to end his or her life as long as all of the law's required criteria are met.
As the business of healthcare becomes increasingly complex and regulatory issues pile on more layers of stress, CAP is continuing to offer members programs and services to help lighten your practice management load.
For good reason, many healthcare providers are increasingly concerned about protecting their patients' information. While there is no silver bullet to protect your sensitive data, there are a few cost-effective steps every practice should take to reduce their security risks.