Health workers' licenses at risk if they spread COVID-19 vaccine misinformation
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SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
Health workers' licenses at risk if they spread COVID-19 vaccine misinformation. Thu, 09/09/2021 - 13:11. agliadkovskaya.
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COVID-19 Vaccination Statuses of 500,000 VA Employees have been Impermissibly Disclosed
HIPAA Journal
DECEMBER 7, 2022
The COVID-19 vaccination statuses of approximately 500,000 Department of Veterans Affairs employees have been impermissibly disclosed. The spreadsheet also included details of claimed religious and medical exceptions to COVID-19 vaccination.
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Long Term Care Update: As Winter Arrives, CMS Renews its Emphasis on COVID-19 Vaccinations, Bivalent Boosters and Timely Therapeutic Treatments
Healthcare Law Blog
DECEMBER 19, 2022
Addressing Declines in COVID-19 Vaccination Rates and COVID-19 Treatment. A pre-Thanksgiving analysis of this data revealed that just 45% of SNF residents and 23% of SNF staff were up-to-date with COVID-19 vaccines and boosters. ii] QSO-21-19-NH (cms.gov). iii] 42 CFR 483.10(c)(6).
Will NIH Learn from Myriad when Settling Its mRNA Inventorship Dispute with Moderna?
Bill of Health
JANUARY 6, 2022
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is currently embroiled in a dispute over the ownership of patent rights to Moderna’s flagship mRNA COVID-19 vaccine (mRNA-1273). If so, NIH, their employer, would be a co-owner of the vaccine technology and could, in theory, make it more broadly available around the world.
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COVID ‘Compromise’ on International IP Underscores Need for New Approach
Bill of Health
APRIL 6, 2022
It only narrowly modifies compulsory licenses of patents covering COVID vaccines. Moreover, it imposes additional restrictions on use of compulsory licenses. Moreover, Brazil’s new compulsory license law models another critical feature that domestic laws should have – a way around data exclusivity.
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Skilled Nursing Update: CMS Adds New F Tag and Survey Guidance on COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement Regulations – REVISED
Hall Render
JANUARY 6, 2022
Nursing homes face possible citations, civil monetary penalties, denial of payments and—as a final measure—termination of participation from the Medicare and Medicaid programs by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) as they embark on complying with the new CMS COVID-19 vaccine requirements for their staff.
September 2021 State Regulatory Developments
New Jersey Healthcare Blog
OCTOBER 12, 2021
Below are the most recent health care related regulatory developments as published in the New Jersey Register in September 2021: On September 7, 2021, at 53 N.J.R. 252 directing vaccination or testing requirements for workers in health care facilities and high-risk settings. On September 7, 2021, at 53 N.J.R. See N.J.A.C.
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Strategic Maneuvers in Response to COVID-19 Denialist Laws and Policies
Bill of Health
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
Over 1,500 state anti-public health bills – introduced to thwart emergency powers, dismiss emergency declarations, prohibit masks, eliminate vaccine mandates, and restrict social distancing – were introduced between January 1, 2021 – May 20, 2022. Yet, only 185 of these bills actually passed.
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June Regulatory Update
Verisys
JUNE 13, 2023
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services : The US Department of Health and Human Services has issued a final rule update concerning guidelines for COVID-19 vaccination requirements for Long-Term Care Facilities (LTC) and Intermediate Care for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICFs-IID).
SQA Regulatory Surveillance Summary 4 | Monthly Update 2021
SQA
JUNE 10, 2021
SQA Regulatory Surveillance Summary #4, 2021. Brazilian Regulators Update Economic Monitoring Requirements for Some Medical Devices, 26 March 2021. The new regulation takes effect on 01 April 2021. ANVISA: The Advances of 2020 in Regulatory Quality Improvement, 31 March 2021.
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SQA Regulatory Surveillance Summary 2 | Monthly Update 2021
SQA
MARCH 25, 2021
SQA Regulatory Surveillance Summary #2, 2021. COVID-19 Pandemic Triggers Development of New Standard for Ventilators, 12 January 2021. When the COVID-19 pandemic took hold, so too did the demand for ventilators. The revised Aide Memoires enter into force on 01 January 2021.
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Coding COVID for Uninsured Patients
AIHC
FEBRUARY 2, 2022
A separate program, the HRSA COVID-19 Coverage Assistance Fund, is available to reimburse providers for COVID-19 vaccine administration to underinsured individuals whose health plan either does not include COVID-19 vaccination as a covered benefit or covers COVID-19 vaccine administration but with cost-sharing.
Three Data Breach Events Lead to the Exposure of PHI for 138,000 Individuals
Healthcare Compliance Blog
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
In the first data breach event, a Maine based pharmacy reported a data breach that was discovered in May 2021 when suspicious activity was detected in an employee email account. After an investigation, it was determined that seven email accounts had been compromised between January 2021 and May 2021.
November 2023 Regulatory Compliance Updates
Verisys
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
06 Oregon : The Oregon Board of Medicine has issued a number of proposed and permanent rule updates pertaining to podiatrists, telemedicine, collaborative PA practice model, licensure processes, international medical graduates, BLS and ACLS certification requirements, and COVID-19 requirements. GA BOP Rule 480-2-.06
Consumers’ Trust In Pharmacists As Providers Grows Along with Omnichannel Health Care
Jane Sarashon
OCTOBER 26, 2022
in 2021 along with Walgreens, worked with Morning Consult to poll 2,210 U.S. Millions of people received COVID-19 vaccinations from pharmacies in their communities, close to home, experiencing high levels of patient satisfaction. CVS Health, one of the two largest pharmacies operating in the U.S.
What is HIPAA Enforcement Discretion?
HIPAA Journal
JUNE 26, 2023
For example, the Secretary can waive the requirements for out-of-state healthcare professionals to be licensed before being allowed to practice, or exercise discretion when investigating violations of the physician self-referral law (§1877 of the Social Security Act).
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Reclaiming Global Public Health
Bill of Health
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
At the end of 2021, Thomas Cueni, the head of an international pharmaceutical trade association, acknowledged that everyone was “ashamed and embarrassed” by the inequity. “We
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February 2022 State Regulatory Developments
New Jersey Healthcare Blog
MARCH 8, 2022
248(a), the Department of Health, Division of Certificate of Need and Licensing, Office of Healthcare Financing proposed the readoption and amendments establishing standards to assess and collect fees applicable to certain categories of licensed ambulatory care facilities based on those facilities’ annual gross receipts. 13:34-13.1(d),
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Highlights from the HHS-OIG 2023 Spring Semiannual Report
Provider Trust
AUGUST 9, 2023
OIG also remains engaged with federal partners like the Department of Justice (DOJ) to identify and prosecute individuals who exploit the COVID-19 response for their own gain. During this reporting period, an individual was sentenced to three years of probation for fabricating false COVID-19 vaccine records.
New Jersey Mandates Vaccines Or COVID-19 Testing For Covered Healthcare Settings
Jackson Lewis
AUGUST 17, 2021
Governor Murphy issued Executive Order 252, requiring employers in covered healthcare and other high risk congregate settings, including hospitals, correctional facilities and certain long-term care facilities, to establish a policy that, among other things, mandates vaccinations or weekly testing for “covered workers.”.
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Health Provider News – May 20, 2022
Hall Render
MAY 20, 2022
Group home at center of Gilbert murder investigation fights to keep license to operate. UAMS Study Found Large Segment of Arkansans Still Susceptible to COVID-19 in Late 2020, 2021. California aims to tighten licensing of nursing homes after pandemic exposes deadly lapses. Where did COVID-19 rank?
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April-July 2022 State Regulatory Developments
New Jersey Healthcare Blog
JULY 22, 2022
509(a), Governor Murphy issued an Executive Order updating and clarifying timeframes for requiring covered workers at health care facilities and high-risk congregate settings to be up-to-date with their COVID-19 vaccinations, including having received a booster shot. 252, 253, and 271 (2021), and Nos. 290 (2022).
Health Provider News – February 18, 2022
Hall Render
FEBRUARY 18, 2022
CMS may now enforce its COVID-19 vaccination policy for healthcare workers in all 50 states. CMS responds to states seeking vaccination mandate waivers. Federal vaccination mandate begins for healthcare workers in 24 states. License wait times reach crisis levels for healthcare workers. CALIFORNIA.
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Health Provider News – March 25, 2022
Hall Render
MARCH 25, 2022
Moderna wants the FDA to authorize its COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 6. Health data breaches swell in 2021 amid hacking surge, POLITICO analysis finds. Louisville health department leader who oversaw COVID-19 vaccine distribution has died. AMA survey shows widespread enthusiasm for telehealth.
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Health Provider News – April 29, 2022
Hall Render
APRIL 29, 2022
COVID cases, hospitalizations rise about 50% in last month, still low. State suspends Destin nursing home license, orders it to discharge 100-plus residents. New Mississippi law bans COVID-19 vaccine mandates. New York City physician pays $564K to settle COVID-19 false claim allegations. MISSISSIPPI.
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Health Provider News – April 22, 2022
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APRIL 22, 2022
Bill banning COVID-19 vaccine mandates heads to Ducey’s desk. California to delay COVID-19 vaccine mandate for students. California weighing third COVID-19 ETS renewal. Iowa licensing board loses legal fight over subpoenaed patient records. million in COVID-19 vaccination funds.
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Health Provider News – November 4, 2022
Hall Render
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
CMS gives nursing homes a longer leash on staff COVID-19 vaccination requirements. Company accused of selling health insurance without license in Mississippi. Cleaning staff at Bronx’s Montefiore who worked during COVID are suing for denied overtime. CMS bumps ASC payments to 3.8 percent in final rule.
Biden Administration Unveils Long-Awaited COVID-19 Rules For Large Employers and Healthcare Workers
Health Law RX
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
An employee is considered “fully vaccinated” two weeks after completing primary vaccination with a COVID-19 vaccine with, if applicable, at least the minimum interval between doses as recommended by the CDC, World Health Organization (“WHO”), or if administered as a part of a clinical trial. Verification.
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Hall Render’s Health Provider News – January 21, 2022
Hall Render
JANUARY 21, 2022
AMDA releases COVID-19 vaccine medical exemption request forms, guidance. CMS healthcare worker COVID-19 vaccination mandate enforceable nationwide after Texas suit dismissed. CMS Sets March 15 Vaccine Deadline for Health Care Workers in 24 States After SCOTUS Decision. Following Data Breach.
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40 Health Provider News – January 7, 2022
Hall Render
JANUARY 7, 2022
Hospitals left with questions on CMS’ vaccination rule. Inflation jump took a bite out of 2021 physician compensation. More Military Medical Personnel Are Assisting Hospitals With Covid-19 Treatment As Staff Shortages Mount. UC system fires physician who challenged COVID-19 vaccine mandate in lawsuit.
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Health Provider News
Hall Render
MARCH 31, 2023
in 2022, survey finds Senate votes to end COVID-19 national emergency Why are 600+ rural hospitals at risk of closing? What happens if it disappears?
Health Provider News – April 15, 2022
Hall Render
APRIL 15, 2022
EKY health leader reflects on COVID pandemic, sees positive change in two years. Bill would block COVID-19 vaccine requirements in Louisiana. Allina Health to consolidate 2 Minnesota hospitals’ licenses. COVID-19 cases projected to jump 54.4% Clark Memorial Health adds to its C-suite.
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Health Provider News – January 14, 2022
Hall Render
JANUARY 14, 2022
Short-staffed and COVID-battered, U.S. Supreme Court appears open to CMS COVID-19 vaccination mandate. Vaccine mandate challenge reveals deep divides in the Supreme Court. Alabama nears 2,000 hospitalizations, now averaging 10,000 new COVID cases per day. hospitals are hiring more foreign nurses.
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The 2021 Shkreli Awards: Lown Institute Counts Down the Top 10 Healthcare Industry Abuses in the Coronavirus Pandemic
Health Populi
JANUARY 5, 2021
When he led Turing Pharmaceuticals in 2015, he acquired a license for the drug Daraprim (an anti-malarial therapy also used for HIV/AIDS), raising the drug price from $13.50 2: Moderna, funded with nearly $1 billion in taxpayer dollars to develop a COVID-19 vaccine, sets the highest prevailing market price for the product.
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Health Provider News
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OCTOBER 27, 2023
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Hall Render’s Health Provider News – February 4, 2022
Hall Render
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
Federal vaccine mandate countdown for unvaccinated health care workers begins. Healthcare companies paid 90% of False Claims Act settlements in 2021. Healthcare data breaches hit all-time high in 2021, impacting 45M people. COVID-19 infections and deaths climb in Iowa nursing homes.
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40 Health Provider News – March 11, 2022
Hall Render
MARCH 11, 2022
Virus hospitalizations at lowest point in Alabama since 2021. Wiregrass hospital navigates through COVID pandemic without travel nurses. California health officials working to address “Long COVID” Pandemic awakens need for at-home hospital care. DC Will Report COVID-19 Data Weekly, Not Daily.
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Health Provider News
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SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
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Health Provider News
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JUNE 2, 2023
to resolve False Claims allegations Q&A with Ken DeFurio, CEO of the new Independence Health System St. to resolve False Claims allegations Q&A with Ken DeFurio, CEO of the new Independence Health System St.
The BFDs – The Ten Best Prescription Drug/Medical Device Decisions of 2023
Drug & Device Law
DECEMBER 29, 2023
Equally bad, Hrymoc effectively read a New Jersey statute, §2A:58C-5(c), which precludes punitive damages where a “device” was “licensed” by the FDA, out of existence. These vaccines are the epitome, indeed the apotheosis, of a “covered countermeasure” against the COVID-19 pandemic. The plaintiff in M.T. 23-1032).
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Two New Appellate COVID-Related Developments
Drug & Device Law
MAY 15, 2023
The relevant facts were quite concisely stated: In the fall of 2021, [plaintiff’s] 15-year-old [daughter] visited [defendant’s] pharmacy seeking to be vaccinated for COVID-19 without parental consent. Without the administration of a “covered countermeasure” – the COVID-19 vaccine – those claims would not exist.
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