Health Law & Managed Care

Healthcare is an area of law that is constantly evolving, with the Affordable Care Act provisions still rippling through the industry, and privacy and data protection concerns requiring constant vigilance, the National Law Review covers the latest developments in the Health Care Industry. The National Law Review offers analysis of news coming out of Congress related to health care legislation, as well as covering state and local laws related to health care.

Readers will also find an extensive list of cases, news, and up-to-date information on various topics in the healthcare and managed care sector. Litigation, regulatory actions being taken against doctors or pharmacies, mediation and arbitration, and coverage of the latest in drug pricing, the opioid epidemic,  employer-healthcare coverage options, and legal news about health and hospital systems and physician groups.

The National Law Review covers news related to Medicare and Medicaid, to CMS funding, changes to IPAs, PHO, HMO, MSO, and other entities. Readers will find information related to managed care, assisted living facilities, at-home care, and news/legislation from the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) and the Office of the Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). Additionally, regulations and updates released by the FDA are covered, as well as changing state and federal regulations related to telehealth and telemedicine are also on the site. 

Cybersecurity in health care and compliance with HIPAA are major concerns for the industry.  Additionally, Ransomware developments and other data security breaches have required a greater emphasis on safeguarding patient-records and information. More compliance and restrictions are in place for doctors/hospitals sharing patient records, HIPPA regulations have become more stringent, and e-health records, have seen a number of changes in how hospitals and doctors’ offices, deal with patient-record management internally. The National Law Review offers expert legal analysis on changing regulations related to healthcare.

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Mar
8
2018
 U.S. Cracks Down on Birth Tourism Industry Jackson Lewis P.C.
Mar
21
2018
 Why the Healthcare Industry Should Pay Particular Attention to Drug and Alcohol Issues in the Workplace Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
25
2015
 Judge Dismisses Fair Notice Claim Despite Inconsistent MSHA Enforcement Jackson Lewis P.C.
Nov
13
2020
 To Vaccinate Or Not To Vaccinate… That Is The Question Jackson Lewis P.C.
Nov
20
2020
 California Issues Limited Shelter-In-Place Order Effective November 21st Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jul
27
2015
 Connecticut Adds Significant Data Security Mandates for State Contractors, Certain Health Insurance Industry Businesses Jackson Lewis P.C.
Feb
24
2023
 Bloomington and St. Paul’s Sick and Safe Time Ordinances Get Checkups in the New Year Jackson Lewis P.C.
Mar
8
2023
 Changing Healthcare Wage Trends: How to Stay Competitive in a Dynamic Market Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
13
2018
 Survey Finds Healthcare Workers Understand Security Measures But Still Share Sensitive Information Through Non-Secure Email Jackson Lewis P.C.
Dec
16
2020
 Updated COVID-19 Quarantine Guidance for the Golden State Jackson Lewis P.C.
Mar
27
2023
 What Medical Expenses Qualify as Tax Deductible Under Section 213 Of The Internal Revenue Code? Jackson Lewis P.C.
Sep
14
2015
 Train Agent’s Lilly Ledbetter Argument in ADA Demotion Claim Left on Platform Jackson Lewis P.C.
Sep
25
2015
 OSHA Promises Silica Rule Soon, but Its Future Remains Uncertain Jackson Lewis P.C.
May
15
2023
 Failure to Follow OCR HIPAA Technical Assistance Results in $15,000 Settlement for Small Provider Jackson Lewis P.C.
Mar
23
2021
 Two New Connecticut Bills Aim to Prohibit Physician Non-Competition Agreements Jackson Lewis P.C.
Oct
29
2018
 Is Your e-PHI Secure? ONC and OCR Update HIPAA Security Risk Assessment Tool Jackson Lewis P.C.
Apr
8
2021
 Georgia Passes Bill to Extend COVID-19 Legal Immunity Protection a Year; Governor Considering Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jan
15
2016
 Hospitals, Medical Providers Come under Scrutiny for Potentially Discriminatory Ads Jackson Lewis P.C.
May
3
2021
 New Washington Payroll Tax to Pay for ‘Free’ Long-Term Care Benefits from the State Jackson Lewis P.C.
May
24
2021
 Washington Steps Up Insurance Protections for Gender Affirming Treatments Jackson Lewis P.C.
Mar
4
2016
 Brain Trauma Concerns Have Ivy League Football Coaches Eliminating In-Season Practice Contact. A New Trend? Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jul
20
2021
 Los Angeles County Mandates Masks for Vaccinated and Unvaccinated Individuals Indoors Jackson Lewis P.C.
Aug
10
2021
 Health Plan Premium Surcharges For Those Not Vaccinated for COVID-19? Jackson Lewis P.C.
Sep
17
2021
 California Guidance for COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Requirements Jackson Lewis P.C.
May
31
2019
 Second Circuit: Application of Neutral Policy Does Not Interfere with FMLA Rights Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
5
2019
 Three Tips to Investigate Harassment Complaints When You Are Not “the Employer” Jackson Lewis P.C.
Aug
19
2016
 Smaller HIPAA Breaches To Get More Attention by Office for Civil Rights Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jan
22
2024
 Health Plan Sponsors in the Crosshairs? Jackson Lewis P.C.
Aug
22
2019
 Beginning in 2020, Employers May Reimburse Health Insurance Premiums as an Alternative to a Traditional Group Health Plan (Subject to Several Requirements) Jackson Lewis P.C.
Dec
4
2013
 Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Regulatory Agenda Shifts Jackson Lewis P.C.
Dec
8
2013
 OSHA’s (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) Proposed Electronic Recordkeeping Rule Jackson Lewis P.C.
Dec
15
2013
 Federal Appeals Court Upholds NLRB’s ‘Micro-Unit’ Rule Jackson Lewis P.C.
Dec
22
2021
 Puerto Rico Expands COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements to Cover Certain Commercial Establishments Jackson Lewis P.C.
Dec
27
2021
 After OSHA COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard for Healthcare Employers Expired … Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jan
14
2014
 Nursing Assistant’s Pregnancy Bias Claim Can Proceed, Federal Court Rules Jackson Lewis P.C.
Nov
6
2019
 Religious Accommodation and Patient Safety in Healthcare Industry Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jan
30
2014
 Potato Chip Maker Caught Up in Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Site-Specific Targeting (SST) Program Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jan
21
2022
 Update on Federal Contractor Vaccine Mandate Injunction Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jan
25
2022
 OSHA Withdraws Vaccine-Or-Test Emergency Temporary Standard for COVID-19 Jackson Lewis P.C.
Feb
7
2014
 Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Issues Guidance for Inspectors on Combustible Dust Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jan
26
2022
 COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements for Travelers From Mexico, Canada Jackson Lewis P.C.
Apr
1
2024
 OSHA’s New Walkaround Rule Raises Unionization, Constitutional Concerns for Employers Jackson Lewis P.C.
Feb
12
2014
 “Final” Obamacare Employer Penalty Rules Released Jackson Lewis P.C.
Mar
2
2017
 IRS to Process Tax Returns That Lack Certification of ACA-Required Coverage Jackson Lewis P.C.
Feb
21
2014
 OSHA’s Comment Period Ends Soon for PSM (Process Safety Management) RFI (Request for Information) Jackson Lewis P.C.
Mar
13
2014
 Skagit County Washington to Pay $215,000 to Settle Health Information Security Violations Jackson Lewis P.C.
Apr
2
2014
 Will Positive Medical Marijuana Test Result In Denial Of Unemployment Benefits in Michigan? Jackson Lewis P.C.
Apr
2
2022
 Quest Diagnostics Study Finds Highest Drug Positivity Rate in Twenty Years Jackson Lewis P.C.
May
14
2014
 National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Finds Employer’s Ban on Off-Duty Access Unlawful Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
30
2017
 Public-Private Partnerships Could Bolster Healthcare Cybersecurity Efforts Jackson Lewis P.C.
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