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We are now back to the status quo ante, at least with respect to the question of whether and how texting may be used in hospitals subject to the Medicare Conditions of Participation (i.e., Fear not, gentle reader. most hospitals). The Harlow Group LLC. Health Care Law and Consulting. Fear not, gentle reader. most hospitals).
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We are now back to the status quo ante, at least with respect to the question of whether and how texting may be used in hospitals subject to the Medicare Conditions of Participation (i.e., Fear not, gentle reader. most hospitals). Health Care Law and Consulting. You should follow me on Twitter: @healthblawg. Fear not, gentle reader.
We are now back to the status quo ante, at least with respect to the question of whether and how texting may be used in hospitals subject to the Medicare Conditions of Participation (i.e., Fear not, gentle reader. most hospitals). The Harlow Group LLC. Health Care Law and Consulting. Fear not, gentle reader. most hospitals).
We are now back to the status quo ante, at least with respect to the question of whether and how texting may be used in hospitals subject to the Medicare Conditions of Participation (i.e., Fear not, gentle reader. most hospitals). The Harlow Group LLC. Health Care Law and Consulting. Fear not, gentle reader. most hospitals).
We are now back to the status quo ante, at least with respect to the question of whether and how texting may be used in hospitals subject to the Medicare Conditions of Participation (i.e., Fear not, gentle reader. most hospitals). The Harlow Group LLC. Health Care Law and Consulting. Fear not, gentle reader. most hospitals).
We are now back to the status quo ante, at least with respect to the question of whether and how texting may be used in hospitals subject to the Medicare Conditions of Participation (i.e., Fear not, gentle reader. most hospitals). The Harlow Group LLC. Health Care Law and Consulting. Fear not, gentle reader. most hospitals).
We are now back to the status quo ante, at least with respect to the question of whether and how texting may be used in hospitals subject to the Medicare Conditions of Participation (i.e., Fear not, gentle reader. most hospitals). Health Care Law and Consulting. You should follow me on Twitter: @healthblawg. Fear not, gentle reader.
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