Bill of Health

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Consider, for example, flexible work-from-home policies ; expanded federal proclamations that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is broad enough to cover individuals with, recovering from, or regarded as disabled because of COVID-19 or long-COVID; and efforts to prioritize and normalize mental health care.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2024

’s most distinguished (and hardest-working) dogs Dozens laid off at the George Washington University Hospital GWU Hospital lays off dozens, citing ‘challenging time’ in health care MedStar agrees to pay in federal suit alleging disability discrimination MedStar, Justice Department reach settlement over allegations of ADA violations D.C.

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DECEMBER 29, 2023

Tulane’s new nursing school hopes to help bolster the ranks. bill would allow IVF therapy for same-sex veteran marriages; VA denies coverage Cancer-killing gel, minimally-invasive brain shunts: Here are recent startups spun out of area hospitals UMass Memorial named one of top U.S. system turns profit for 1st time in 4 years Mass.

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OCTOBER 11, 2024

manufacturing plant Riley Hospital for Children turns 100 years old Riley ranked among ‘Best Children’s Hospitals’ HealthLinc to take over two northwest Indiana pediatric offices Franciscan Health ER awarded accreditation IOWA More than 50 Iowa nursing homes have agreed to repay taxpayers $13.9

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Health Law RX

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Thus, for example, a worker may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the ADA if he or she cannot be vaccinated or wear a face covering due to a disability. Long Term Care facilities, including nursing homes. Who within a covered facility must be vaccinated?

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NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Check new local medical center report cards Idaho Falls Community Hospital starts stroke survivors support group Ada County commissioners say hospitals get too many tax exemptions. renovation St. cash Tenet’s $2.4B

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JUNE 9, 2023

NATIONAL As AI advances in healthcare, industry players wrestle with its risks AHA Comments on FY 2024 Proposed Rule for Skilled Nursing Facilities AHA rebukes ‘flawed’ study on hospital finances AHA urges CMS to consider inflation, staffing in light of proposed inpatient rehab rule AHCA prepared to sue over minimum staffing mandate AMA, (..)

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

McKinley Community Mental Health Clinic on Chicago’s South Side New center for organ donors at Rush is first of its kind in Illinois Procedural abortion care returning to Peoria Planned Parenthood What’s new with Optum? million in federal funding Oklahoma Sen.

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MAY 26, 2023

Children’s National Hospital hosts prom for patients battling illnesses Unfair labor complaints filed against George Washington University Hospital as nurses try to unionize DELAWARE ChristianaCare spin-out named ‘Most Promising New Company’ at Delaware Bio pitch event Delaware among states that struggle to provide nursing home oversight.

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MARCH 22, 2024

To qualify, facilities must close their beds Amazon’s physician acquisition strategy As Many Hospitals Continue to Face Significant Financial Challenges, MedPAC Recommends Highest Ever Medicare Payment Update Change competitors step in but breaking up may be hard to do CMS to launch new primary care ACO program Congress unveils $1.2T

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APRIL 21, 2023

into cutting opioids in hospitals ISU and University of Utah partnership aims to combat Idaho’s mental health crisis Presbyterian-UnityPoint merger moves forward St. Mississippi Dept. Murphy says N.J.

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