Here are the most recent health care related regulatory developments as published in the New Jersey Register on April 18, 2016:

• On April 18, 2016 at 48 NJR 619, the Department of Health published notice of its proposal of new rules implementing the Health Care Professional Responsibility and Reporting Enhancement Act. The proposed rules will establish reporting requirements, as well as penalties that may be imposed by the Department to ensure compliance. The proposed rules would also establish a procedure for health care providers to request, and respond to requests for information from, other health care providers care professional regarding a health care professional’s conduct as it relates to patient safety during a period of previous employment.

• On April 18, 2016 at 48 NJR 626, the Department of Health published notice of its proposal of a new rule which would require hospitals to post information regarding the Independent Health Care Appeals program in conspicuous places in each of their waiting rooms.