On November 30, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf vetoed HB 1737 which would have afforded healthcare providers across the Commonwealth immunity from civil suits related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
In his veto statement,...more
On November 20, 2020, Pennsylvania legislators passed H.B. 1737, which affords healthcare providers and other businesses immunity from civil suits related to the COVID-19 pandemic. This legislation follows Pennsylvania...more
In a time when most employees are questioning when or if they will be able to return to work, healthcare practitioners find themselves increasingly in demand. To assist with the need for an increased healthcare workforce, and...more
Pennsylvania healthcare trade organizations, on behalf of healthcare workers across the Commonwealth, are actively pursuing immunity from civil lawsuits related to the treatment of COVID-19 patients. The Pennsylvania Health...more
Medical data companies are reportedly volunteering to join the fight against COVID-19 by offering to broadly share confidential, HIPAA-protected patient medical information they possess, including patient demographics,...more
Like with most things today, many of us turn to our phones, tablets and computers for information regarding our medical problems and where to seek treatment. While many providers have historically feared the five-star...more
In a win for healthcare providers, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court confirmed in Mitchell v. Shikora that evidence of the risks and complications of a surgical procedure may be admissible in a medical negligence case that does...more
On June 12, 2019, the Pennsylvania General Assembly introduced Senate Bill No. 761, sponsored by Senator John R. Gordner (R-Columbia), in response to a 2017 decision from the Pennsylvania Supreme Court—Shinal v. Toms. Shinal...more
Pennsylvania law on negligent infliction of emotional distress (NIED) claims in medical malpractice cases is in constant flux. Recently, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania addressed one...more