HELPFUL HINTS -
Justice Department Reports More Than $8B In Alleged Fraud Related to COVID-19 Relief Programs -
The Washington Post reports, “Since the U.S. government first marshaled its historic economic response...more
3/17/2022
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On September 9, 2021, President Biden announced a six-pronged, comprehensive plan to combat COVID-19 and its variants. One prong of that plan includes expanding vaccination requirements for Medicare and Medicaid-certified...more
9/13/2021
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Updated CDC COVID-19 Guidance -
The CDC has updated its guidance regarding masking and physical distancing for fully vaccinated individuals. Once fully vaccinated, people can resume activities without wearing masks or...more
6/2/2021
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Helpful Hints -
ADPH Says Vaccine Administration is Limited at this Time The Alabama Department of Public Health issued a press release on January 11, 2021, urging Alabamians to have patience in receiving the COVID-19...more
1/29/2021
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It is increasingly important for mobile app developers to ensure their products comply with all governing state and federal laws, and it is critical to understand which business changes might place your product under a...more
12/2/2020
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