The Health Law Firm Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2021

is Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law As some states lift COVID-19 restrictions, the business community is still grappling with the dynamic between the COVID-19 vaccine and workplace operations. employers have elected to adopt mandatory vaccination policies. Indest III, J.D., These policies,

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The Health Law Firm Blog

JANUARY 4, 2022

is Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law As some states lift COVID-19 restrictions, the business community is still grappling with the dynamic between the COVID-19 vaccine and workplace operations. employers have elected to adopt mandatory vaccination policies. Indest III, J.D., These policies,

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Bill of Health

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

And we know that our prisons, jails, and detention centers employ doctors with suspended and limited licenses as the exclusive source for health care for incarcerated people. CMS issues rules and guidance on licensing requirements, medical facility operations, and data reporting, among a wealth of other topics.

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Hall Render

MAY 20, 2022

Group home at center of Gilbert murder investigation fights to keep license to operate. California aims to tighten licensing of nursing homes after pandemic exposes deadly lapses. IU Health forced doctors to reduce patient time, lawsuit says. IU Health doctor says he was fired for objecting to visit time limit.

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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. The future St.

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Hall Render

MARCH 18, 2022

Bill limiting COVID-19 vaccine requirements passes the Alaska Senate, but it faces slim odds in the House. grants religious exemption from COVID-19 vaccine mandate to Catholic nun after lawsuit. DC Has Stopped Releasing Daily COVID Case Counts. Missouri Tried to Fix Its Doctor Shortage.

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Hall Render

APRIL 29, 2022

Q&A: Helping doctors find the leader in themselves to cut burnout. COVID cases, hospitalizations rise about 50% in last month, still low. State suspends Destin nursing home license, orders it to discharge 100-plus residents. Doctor overseeing coronavirus testing at BWI accused of health-care fraud. MASSACHUSETTS.

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Hall Render

MARCH 25, 2022

Most doctors have patients affected by social drivers but feel ill-equipped to address them, survey finds. Moderna wants the FDA to authorize its COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 6. Doctors see surge in patients seeking routine care as pandemic shifts. Iowa 6th best state for doctors. CONNECTICUT.

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Hall Render

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. Appellate court declines to block enforcement of vaccine, testing mandate. UAMS Study Finds Marshallese in U.S.

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

healthcare centers receive $935K in federal funding to provide free COVID-19 vaccines New CEO at Mt. healthcare centers receive $935K in federal funding to provide free COVID-19 vaccines New CEO at Mt. healthcare centers receive $935K in federal funding to provide free COVID-19 vaccines New CEO at Mt.

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 6, 2023

A shortage of doctors Monroe County Hospital to shut down labor and delivery unit ALASKA Report: Alaskans dogged by chronic diseases and many lack healthy lifestyles or regular screenings She received chemo in two states. Silver Springs Blvd. Court says yes You’re in a hospital room. Suddenly a nurse appears on a screen overhead.

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 6, 2023

A shortage of doctors Monroe County Hospital to shut down labor and delivery unit ALASKA Report: Alaskans dogged by chronic diseases and many lack healthy lifestyles or regular screenings She received chemo in two states. Silver Springs Blvd. Court says yes You’re in a hospital room. Suddenly a nurse appears on a screen overhead.

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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? County-owned buildings facing potential earthquake risk Gilead drops option to buy cancer therapeutics company Health and Life Organization Inc.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2022

CMS gives nursing homes a longer leash on staff COVID-19 vaccination requirements. How California can add Black doctors to health care system. Indiana doctors prepare for possible “tripledemic”. Indiana doctor says US flu and RSV surges caused by 2-year ‘exposure gap’. CMS bumps ASC payments to 3.8

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 1, 2023

fraud scheme Nursing home must face vaccine-related wrongful firing claim, but not $2M retaliation accusations Transgender woman sues employer, Harvard Pilgrim for discrimination MICHIGAN 48-unit senior housing development could go up next to Vicksburg Halls in Marysville Can ads help a Michigan nursing home fix a staffing crisis?

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Hall Render

MAY 10, 2024

Million CALIFORNIA California hospital dismisses CEO California physician pleads guilty to $2.5M million expansion ‘Very, very unusual.’ Million CALIFORNIA California hospital dismisses CEO California physician pleads guilty to $2.5M million expansion ‘Very, very unusual.’ million expansion ‘Very, very unusual.’

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SQA

JUNE 10, 2021

Backgrounder – Government of Canada Investments in Biomanufacturing, Development of COVID-19 Vaccines and Therapeutics, and Research, 18 May 2021. That’s why the government is implementing a multi-faceted procurement strategy to provide a COVID-19 vaccine to every Canadian who wants one by September.

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Hall Render

JUNE 30, 2023

after home health provider reneges on Option deal Will the doctor see you now? Here’s why. Report: Amazon Pauses 50-State Virtual Care Service Expansion UnitedHealth acquires Amedisys for $3.3B Maybe not amid the changing healthcare landscape in the US. Here’s how new laws aim to fix that.

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Hall Render

JULY 22, 2022

Board suspends nurse’s license 17 months after arrest in stabbing incident. COVID-19 cases rise as new subvariant worries hospital officials. Number of Kansas counties at high COVID community level nearly triples. Doctors: Kentucky hospitals have enough room amidst summertime COVID-19 surge.

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Hall Render

JANUARY 7, 2022

UC system fires physician who challenged COVID-19 vaccine mandate in lawsuit. California to shorten COVID quarantine, isolation times. California struggling to staff hospitals and classrooms amid COVID spike. Hospitals overwhelmed across metro Atlanta as COVID testing, treatment demand surges.

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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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Hall Render

APRIL 15, 2022

Doctors struggle to find answers for children with long haul COVID-19. Huntsville Doctor Charged with Health Care Fraud Conspiracy. EKY health leader reflects on COVID pandemic, sees positive change in two years. Bill would block COVID-19 vaccine requirements in Louisiana. MISSISSIPPI.

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Hall Render

APRIL 26, 2024

area health system chief leaving for post in Florida Supreme Court will not hear D.C. biotech’s patent infringement appeal A D.C. in 256-Slice CT scanner Lifepoint reports $200M+ economic impact in Cen Ky St. in 256-Slice CT scanner Lifepoint reports $200M+ economic impact in Cen Ky St.

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Hall Render

JULY 1, 2022

Alabama COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations see significant increase. North Alabama doctor’s medical license suspended after investigation into overdose death. Silicon Valley doctors decry plan to pay bonuses for seeing more patients. It wasn’t just COVID. State reports another decline in COVID cases.

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 4, 2024

out of 5 from NCQA Bradley Hospital’s Pediatric Anxiety Research Center celebrates 25 years Care New England selected for Amazon Web Services Health Equity Initiative CVS Board Conducts Strategic Review of Company Dulude named Hospital Association of R.I.’s grant to improve health for sufferers of heart valve issues U.

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Hall Render

APRIL 1, 2022

Alaska’s top doctor on living with COVID in the post-restriction era. Arizona extends temporary licenses for healthcare workers. Governor Ducey Signs Bill Extending Temporary Health Care Professional Licenses. Ducey signs bill extending temporary health care worker licenses in Arizona. 2 growing in Hawaii.

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Hall Render

MAY 19, 2023

Supplemental Grant for Rural Health Programs UAMS to Study Affordable Care Act’s Impact on Breast Cancer Treatment Arkansas Children’s Hospital Auxiliary Donates $1.4 Supplemental Grant for Rural Health Programs UAMS to Study Affordable Care Act’s Impact on Breast Cancer Treatment Arkansas Children’s Hospital Auxiliary Donates $1.4

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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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Hall Render

JUNE 23, 2023

Children’s mental health programs in danger after budget cuts Disciplinary information is missing from some doctor profiles in CT. Petersburg Cano Health board members re-elected despite opposition from billionaire Cano Health CEO Marlow Hernandez steps down Flagler-UF Health merger agreement expected to be signed Sept. too much.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Compensation is key Is spine surgery expansion next for ASCs? Jill Biden will lead new initiative to boost federal government research into women’s health Joint Commission says acute, critical access hospitals must join safety network Lawsuit claims UnitedHealth AI wrongfully denies elderly extended care Most Rural U.S.

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 15, 2023

NATIONAL AHA pushes back on HHS proposal to penalize hospitals for cyberattacks AHA urges Congress to oppose H.R. Newsom seeks changes to California’s new healthcare wage law Prime completes California hospital sale Rare disease tech company was rolled up two years ago. to receive $56.3M operating gain as revenue grows 5.8%

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MAY 24, 2024

Chicago children’s hospital completes cyberattack recovery CommonSpirit posts $365M quarterly loss, -3.9% New York health plans pitch merger NYC hospital-building boom on Upper East Side roils upper-crust residents NYU Langone opens ASC in NYC Urgent care center ranks No.

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Hall Render

MAY 31, 2024

workers to be hit by biotech’s latest layoffs Maryland hospital systems differ over medical waste incinerator’s violations UMMC doctors will decide whether to unionize in a vote next month With $300K, Johns Hopkins team to create drug supply dashboard Maryland Hospital Cleared for $3.25 healthcare workforce finds lack of diversity St.

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AUGUST 4, 2023

Fauci Some pregnant Alabama women travel as far as 70 miles for care, report finds COVID hospitalizations rise in Alabama, around the country ALASKA Alaska Regional wants to build a free-standing emergency department in South Anchorage. Some local ER doctors are adamantly opposed.

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OCTOBER 20, 2023

nursing home advocate: industry in ‘death spiral’ from lack of health care providers, low pay Georgia medical center named one of the ‘most beautiful hospitals in the U.S.’ grant to train 140 ‘complex care’ nurses Health Foundation of Central Mass. doles out $1M in funding AG reaches $2.5M

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JUNE 9, 2023

Here’s why ARKANSAS Arkansas Children’s Hospital raises $5.9 ConnectiCare names new president; interim leader Wachtelhausen to retire CT passes bill focused on expanding kids’ mental health services DC Why D.C.’s What happens now?

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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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