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How Do I Get Out of My Non-Compete?

In healthcare, there has been a large expansion in non-compete clauses. Many of our clients would like to find a way out of their non-compete clause when looking to leave their current employment. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). The first way to avoid breaching a non-compete clause is to have your attorney negotiate a contract without a non-compete clause before beginning your employment. Sometimes, non-compete clauses are unavoidable. So what can you do in that situation?…
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Downtown Winnipeg project to include health-care expansion

WINNIPEG – A private developer announced plans Friday to turn a struggling shopping center in downtown Winnipeg into a large complex of health-care services, affordable housing and public green spaces, with a small number of retail stores. True North Real Estate Development, the real estate arm of the company that owns the National Hockey League Winnipeg Jets, unveiled its designs as it continues to work to buy the Portage Place mall. The mall is currently owned by the Vancouver-based Peterson Group, while the surrounding area including a parkade has different owners. “I will, again, not make the claim that this…
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What is a Medical Power of Attorney?

One document that we recommend for almost all of our estate planning clients is a Medical Durable Power of Attorney. This document allows you to select the person who will make medical decisions on your behalf, if you are incapacitated or unable to make them yourself. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). A Medical Durable Power of Attorney is an essential document, as no one can predict their incapacity. This legal document allows you to list medical…
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UC San Diego Health Spotlights SMART Health Insurance Cards

highlights – First demonstration of the new QR code standard for health insurance cards. – New model will allow providers to scan QR code, verify its authenticity and ingest the data into their systems automatically. – Collaborating partners include UC San Diego Health, UC Irvine Health, UCLA Health, UCSF Health, UC Davis Health, UCR Health, Evernorth Health Services, Healthcare Financial Management Association, The Commons Project, VCI Coalition and CARIN Alliance. SMART Health Insurance Card Initiative During a digital health symposium this week, Christopher Longhurst, MD, with UC San Diego Health, pulled up a QR code from his phone’s digital wallet,…
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Health and Medical Insurance Market Giants Spending Is Going To Boom with Allianz, AXA, Aegon

Health and Medical Insurance Stay up-to-date with Global Health and Medical Insurance Market research offered by HTF MI. HTF Market Intelligence consulting is uniquely positioned to empower and inspire with research and consulting services to empower businesses with growth strategies, by offering services ” — Craig Francis PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, April 24, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ — The Latest Released Health and Medical Insurance market study has evaluated the future growth potential of Health and Medical Insurance market and provides information and useful stats on market structure and size. The report is intended to provide market intelligence and strategic insights to help decision-makers…
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UnitedHealthcare says some NC customers affected by data breach

The health insurance provider sent notices to customers earlier this month. CHARLOTTE, NC — UnitedHealthcare insurance customers in North Carolina will want to double check their mailboxes to see if their data was affected by a breach that happened earlier this year. The provider said it identified suspicious activity on the UHC mobile application on Feb. 22, 2023 that may have led to the disclosure of member information. About two weeks later, UnitedHealthcare determined certain parts of customer information were likely to impact. However, the provider stressed Social Security Numbers and driver’s license numbers were not involved. The information affected…
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TELUS Health reach agreement to comply with the Medicare Protection Act

Descrease article font size Increase article font size TELUS has reached a settlement with the Medical Services Commission of BC over concerns of non-compliance with the Medicare Protection Act. The telecom giant has agreed to make operational changes to its LifePlus program to ensure conformity. In December, British Columbia’s Medical Services Commission filed an injunction in BC Supreme Court against TELUS Health alleging the company was breaking the Medicare Protection Act. 2:04 BC health minister announced an agreement made with TELUS Health The legal action was brought forward over concerns patients had to pay to access LifePlus services currently advertised…