Archives for year 2009
Health Care Providers and Identity Theft – Ensuring Compliance with the “Red Flags” Rule
June, 2009
Beginning August 1, 2009, the Federal Trade Commission will start enforcing the Red Flags Rule – a law that requires certain businesses and organizations, including healthcare providers, to develop and implement a written program to identify, detect, and respond to warning signs, or “red flags,” of identify theft. A “red flag” is a pattern, practice, or specific activity that indicates the possible existence of identity theft.”
May/June 2009 Employment Law Briefing
May, 2009
A glance of topics covered in this issue:
- New rules interpret the Family and Medical Leave Act
- Something in the air: Employee's perfume prompts ADA dispute
- The Pregnancy Discrimination Act: Treating workers equally is key
- What constitutes salary for FLSA overtime rules?
The Kansas Board of Healing Arts: Interaction after Licensure or Registration
March, 2009
The practice of the healing arts is a privilege granted by legislative authority, not a natural right of individuals. In Kansas, the practice of the healing arts is regulated by the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts. Physicians and other practitioners become familiar with the Board even before they begin practice, as the Board is where one applies for temporary permits, postgraduate permits, examination, and licensure.
