Structure of AMCs -
While every AMC is unique, there are some common characteristics that many share: (1) the hospital and school are often tethered together from an organizational, governance and/or legal perspective;...more
2/9/2023
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Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Credentialing ,
Health Care Providers ,
Healthcare ,
Healthcare Workers ,
Hospitals ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Peer Review ,
Physicians ,
Professional Misconduct ,
Teaching Hospitals
Whether you are new to medical staff leadership or have served in the past and have been called to serve again, there are times when you will need to consult a lawyer who specializes in medical staff matters. While there is...more
9/1/2022
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ADEA ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Health Care Providers ,
Healthcare ,
Healthcare Workers ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Medical Malpractice ,
Patient Access
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) vaccines hold promise to control the pandemic and help restore normal social and economic life, even as variant threats loom. ...more
8/2/2021
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Civil Rights Act ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) ,
Employment Policies ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Health Care Providers ,
Healthcare Workers ,
Hospitals ,
Individual Mandate ,
Infectious Diseases ,
OSHA ,
PHSA ,
Physicians ,
Popular ,
Public Health Emergency ,
Title VII ,
Vaccinations
On Monday, July 26, 2021, a group of nearly 60 major medical organizations, including the American Medical Association, American Nursing Association, American Pharmacists Association, American College of Physicians, American...more
7/28/2021
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Emergency Management Plans ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Policies ,
Health and Safety ,
Health Care Providers ,
Healthcare Facilities ,
Healthcare Workers ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Public Health ,
Vaccinations ,
Workplace Safety
Flattening the Curve: Are Vaccination Mandates a Viable Strategy for Hospitals?
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (“SARS-CoV-2”) vaccines hold promise to control the pandemic and help restore normal social and...more
7/21/2021
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Defamation ,
Discovery ,
Employment Policies ,
HCQIA ,
Health Care Providers ,
Hospitals ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Peer Review ,
Sex Discrimination ,
Title IX ,
Vaccinations ,
Workplace Safety
On July 7, 2021, Missouri Governor Mike Parson signed SB 51 into law, which protects health care providers from being held liable in civil actions for COVID-19 exposure (the “Act”)....more
Introduction -
CMS has taken extensive measures to assist providers and promote access to care in light of the Public Health Emergency (PHE) related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The efforts taken have and continue to benefit...more
8/4/2020
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CARES Act ,
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) ,
COBRA ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Health Care Providers ,
Health Insurance ,
Medicaid ,
Medical Reimbursement ,
Medicare ,
Skilled Nursing Facility ,
Telehealth ,
Telemedicine