Out-of-network health providers recently won a huge legal victory when the Fifth Circuit Court ruled that federal guidelines regarding Independent Dispute Resolution (“IDR”) proceedings were unlawfully slanted in favor of...more
After dozens of class-action lawsuits filed against health care providers across the country alleging their websites shared patient information with social media sites such as Facebook and Instagram, providers are again urged...more
As proposed, the Federal Trade Commission’s proposed rule to prohibit employers from using non-compete clauses in employment agreements would have sweeping impact on health care practices and hospitals employing restrictive...more
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A major healthcare system recently experienced a ransomware attack that affected patient care, showing once again the importance of hospitals and other healthcare facilities implementing comprehensive cybersecurity plans. ...more
On August 3, 2022, the New York State Department of Health (“DOH”) published an MRT Listserv notice announcing the launch of the Health Care & Mental Hygiene Worker Bonus (HWB) Program and Submission Portal.
The Health...more
It's been quite a year for compliance in the health care industry, thanks to mandates from the New York state governor (first Cuomo, then Hochul) and broader trends relating to technology, culture, public health and patient...more
The New York State Health Department’s Vaccine Mandate, adopted on August 26, requires personnel at general hospitals and nursing homes to have at least their first COVID-19 vaccination dose by September 27. Personnel at...more