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.

For hourly updates in the latest news about Healthcare & Health Management law, regulations, and legislation, be sure to follow our Health Law Twitter feed and sign up for daily complimentary e-news bulletins.

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Mar
4
2016
 Brain Trauma Concerns Have Ivy League Football Coaches Eliminating In-Season Practice Contact. A New Trend? Jackson Lewis P.C.
Sep
5
2023
 Insights From The IBM 2023 Cost of a Data Breach Report Jackson Lewis P.C.
Feb
14
2019
 Village of Glenview Latest Municipality to Opt Back In to the Cook County Earned Sick Leave Ordinance Jackson Lewis P.C.
Mar
5
2019
 Large Health Systems’ CEOs Predict Less Mergers, Continued High Demand for Employees in 2019 Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jul
26
2021
 Plaintiff Lacks Standing to Challenge Retirement Plan Investment Options and Fees Jackson Lewis P.C.
Aug
10
2021
 Federal Contractors Must Comply with New COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates for On-Site Employees Jackson Lewis P.C.
Nov
17
2023
 Self-Insured Health Plans: Adjusted PCORI Fee Announced for 2024 Jackson Lewis P.C.
Apr
30
2019
 The ADA, Occupational Injuries and Light Duty Jackson Lewis P.C.
Dec
9
2021
 Iowa Supreme Court Dismisses Claim Alleging Reporting Physician Misconduct is Defamatory Jackson Lewis P.C.
Dec
8
2013
 Supreme Court Declines Review of Intern Compensability Issue Jackson Lewis P.C.
Nov
28
2016
 Long-Term Care Facilities: Recent Developments on Use of Arbitration Agreements Jackson Lewis P.C.
Dec
20
2021
 Allegheny County, PA Posts Important Information for Employers Regarding its Paid Sick Leave Law Jackson Lewis P.C.
Dec
19
2013
 Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Seeks Comments on Process Safety Management (PSM), Other Standards Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jan
1
2014
 OCR (Office of Civil Rights) Responds To Critical OIG (Office of Inspector General) Report About the Extent of OCR’s HIPAA Enforcement Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jan
9
2014
 OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) Citation Vacated for Lack of Scientific Support Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jan
16
2014
 Nursing Facility Settles Alleged Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) Violations with EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) for $370K Jackson Lewis P.C.
Oct
22
2019
 Presidential Proclamation Suspends Visas for Immigrants without Health Insurance Jackson Lewis P.C.
Feb
7
2014
 Reefer Madness? More States Likely to Legalize Recreational Marijuana; More Challenges for Employers Jackson Lewis P.C.
Apr
17
2024
 MSHA Issues Long Awaited Final Silica Rule Jackson Lewis P.C.
Feb
14
2014
 U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Targets Communications Tower Industry Jackson Lewis P.C.
Feb
27
2014
 Portland Sick Leave – Five Traps Jackson Lewis P.C.
Mar
6
2014
 Leak Prompts Chemical Safety Board Call for New Rules Jackson Lewis P.C.
Mar
30
2017
 New Healthcare Workplace Safety Prevention Laws Take Effect April 1, 2017, in California Jackson Lewis P.C.
Mar
15
2022
 OSHA Launches COVID-19 Inspection Initiative for Healthcare Employers Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jul
20
2017
 FMLA Leave Does Not Shield Employee From Disciplinary Action Unrelated To Leave Jackson Lewis P.C.
Mar
18
2020
 HHS Removes Enforcement Barriers for Telehealth during COVID-19 Nationwide Public Health Emergency Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jul
15
2014
 EEOC Issues Controversial Pregnancy Discrimination Guidance Jackson Lewis P.C.
Aug
19
2014
 Add San Diego to the Growing List of Paid Sick Leave Jurisdictions Jackson Lewis P.C.
Aug
27
2014
 Oregon City Mandates Paid Sick Leave but County Wants Status Quo Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
30
2022
 What Construction Employers Need to Know About the Increased Silica Compliance Focus Jackson Lewis P.C.
Nov
16
2017
 Lessons To Be Learned From The Breach Of Nearly 500,000 Individual Health Records Reported In September 2017 Jackson Lewis P.C.
Oct
2
2014
 EEOC Challenges the Design of Another Employer’s Wellness Program under the ADA Jackson Lewis P.C.
Oct
28
2014
 Michigan Medical Marijuana Law Allows Employees Terminated for Positive Marijuana Test Results to Receive Unemployment Benefits Jackson Lewis P.C.
Nov
4
2014
 Minnesota District Court Denies EEOC Request for TRO in Wellness Lawsuit Jackson Lewis P.C.
Sep
29
2022
 Amendment to CMIA Regarding Mental Health and Mental Health Apps Jackson Lewis P.C.
Dec
9
2014
 Third Circuit Appeals Court Finds No Breach of Settlement Agreement by Hospital Disclosing Nursing Board Report to Prospective Employer of Former Employee Jackson Lewis P.C.
Dec
16
2014
 ACCSH Debates Employer Recordkeeping Obligations and other OSHA Initiatives Jackson Lewis P.C.
May
14
2020
 Puerto Rico Senate Passes Reasonable Accommodation Bill for Certain Workers during COVID-19 Pandemic Jackson Lewis P.C.
Dec
23
2014
 The DOJ Announces Another Settlement Under Its Barrier-Free Health Care Initiative Jackson Lewis P.C.
Oct
31
2022
 OCR Reminds Healthcare Providers and Their Business Associates – You Need an Incident Response Plan! Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jul
2
2020
 OFCCP Finalizes Rule Confirming No Jurisdiction Over TRICARE Providers Jackson Lewis P.C.
Apr
10
2015
 Mine Safety and Health Review Commission Majority’s Approval of Court Decision Raising Fines Draws Dissent Jackson Lewis P.C.
Aug
6
2020
 EEOC Issues Guidance on Opioid Addiction in Employment Jackson Lewis P.C.
May
5
2015
 Confined Spaces RE: Construction News Jackson Lewis P.C.
Aug
27
2020
 Puerto Rico Health Department Adopts Additional Measures to Manage COVID-19 Pandemic Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jan
2
2023
 HIPAA Regulated Entities: Website or App Tracking Technologies, Pixels Can Create Significant Compliance and Litigation Risks Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jan
18
2023
 New York State Department of Health Regulation Requiring COVID-19 Vaccine for Healthcare Providers Declared Null and Void Because it Conflicts with Public Health Law Jackson Lewis P.C.
Oct
8
2020
 Philadelphia: Public Health Emergency Leave; Healthcare Worker Pandemic Pay, Benefits Jackson Lewis P.C.
Apr
3
2018
 “Vaccinate” Your Mandatory Flu Shot Policies Against Litigation Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jul
27
2015
 Judge Steers Independent Course in Quarry Litigation Jackson Lewis P.C.
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