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Pennsylvania Limits Non-Competes for Most Health Care Practitioners and Requires Patient Disclosure Upon Departure

Beginning on January 1, 2025, employment-based non-compete covenants will be unenforceable against physicians, certified registered nurse practitioners, physician assistants and certified registered nurse anesthetists (each,...more

The CFPB’s Continued Spotlight on Medical Debt Emphasizes the Importance of Proper Provider Billing

Last month, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued its 2023 Annual Report on the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), which notes the CFPB’s activities and observations related to debt collection in...more

The CFPB Considers Rules to Remove Medical Debt from Credit Reports: What does this Mean for Medical and Dental Providers?

Last month, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) kicked off a rulemaking process that, if enacted, would reshape the credit reporting and debt collection landscape and could have a detrimental effect on medical and...more

The CFPB’s Latest Report on Medical Credit Cards Addresses Misleading Activity by Providers..

Federal regulators are focusing in on medical credit cards and financing plans and the roles that healthcare providers have in facilitating them. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) is a federal agency charged...more

Should a Practice Engage a Dental Lawyer to Negotiate an Associate Employment Agreement?

When hiring an associate dentist, it is critical for a dental practice to have a strong and clear employment agreement. While practices often understand the importance of engaging a lawyer to prepare the agreement, they...more

The No Surprises Act Is Here: What Does It Require?

The federal No Surprises Act went into effect on January 1, 2022. The Act is aimed at reducing “surprise bills” to patients in the context of services provided at hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers, and includes...more

Georgia Nurse Pleads Guilty To Telemedicine Fraud Scheme

A nationwide telemedicine kickback scheme led to fraudulent Medicare reimbursements for durable medical equipment and genetic testing. The full Department of Justice press release can be found here... ...more

$8 Million Pharmacy Fraud Case Lands 6 Behind Bars

A recent health care fraud conspiracy case resulted in federal prison sentences for six participants, serving as a warning to pharmacy owners and their employees. The Case- Mohamed Abdalla is a licensed pharmacist who...more

PA Department Of Health Proposes Permanent Medical Marijuana Regulations

On March 5, 2021, the Pennsylvania Department of Health (the “Department”) proposed permanent regulations relating to medical marijuana, replacing the current temporary regulations at 28 Pa. Code Part IX...more

COVID-19 and Clinical Laboratories: Licensing Requirements For Diagnostic Testing

Clinical laboratories across the country have ramped up their diagnostic testing capabilities to meet the critical need for COVID-19 testing, which is essential to mitigating the spread of the virus. Many labs are responding...more

U.S. States And Territories Data Breach Statutes-UPDATED July, 2020

Fox Rothschild’s Privacy and Data Security practice group maintains this searchable PDF document as well as the Data Breach 411 app to inform businesses of the breach notification statutes in each of the 50 states, Guam,...more

PA Health Care Practices And Facilities Should Modify Their COVID-19 Policies For New Travel Quarantine

On July 1, 2020, the Pennsylvania Department of Health and Gov. Wolf issued a 14-day quarantine recommendation for any individual returning to PA from any of 19 states. The Department expects to adjust the list from time to...more

PA Dental Practices Permitted To Re-Open For Routine Cleanings

On June 3, 2020, the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) issued revised Guidance permitting dental practices to re-open for non-urgent and non-emergent care, including, but not limited to, routine cleanings. Dentists...more

OSHA Revises Its Guidance For Recording Work-Related COVID-19 Cases

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) generally requires employers to report and record workplace injuries. OSHA has published revised guidance regarding its recordkeeping...more

PA ASC Guidance Requires CLIA Certification For COVID-19 Testing

On May 23, 2020, the PA Department of Health (DOH) revised its guidance for ambulatory surgical facilities (ASFs) to require ASFs that intend to provide COVID-19 testing to patients and staff to hold the appropriate CLIA...more

PA Medical And Dental Practices Permitted To Resume Elective Care With Limitations

In Guidance issued May 8, 2020 and May 9, 2020, the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) has now permitted medical and dental practices across the Commonwealth to re-engage in the provision of non-urgent or elective care,...more

PA Continues Fight Against Opioid Addiction With Opioid Treatment Agreements

In the continued fight against opioid addiction, Pennsylvania enacted a new law, effective November 27, 2019, that requires prescribers in Pennsylvania to implement additional steps prior to treating a patient’s chronic pain...more

PA DOH Issues Revised Guidance On Elective Procedures In Ambulatory Surgery Facilities

The Pennsylvania Department of Health has issued revised Guidance effective April 27, 2020, permitting ambulatory surgery facilities (ASFs) to resume the performance of elective procedures, if the ASF makes an affirmative...more

PA Gov. Orders All Health Care Providers To Report Inventory Of PPE And Certain Drugs

In a severe act, Pennsylvania Gov. Wolf has ordered all health care providers, facilities, manufacturers, distributors and suppliers to report their inventory of personal protective equipment (PPE), certain pharmaceutical...more

PA Department Of Health Order Effectively Closes Dental Practices Until Further Notice

The PA Department of Health (DOH) issued an Order, effective March 22, 2020, that directs all facilities to cease all dental treatment except for emergencies provided in accordance with very strict physical environment,...more

COVID-19 Patient Notice And Acknowledgement Forms

Over the last several weeks, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued and updated specific guidance on the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic for health care professionals and advised health care facilities...more

PA Secretary Of Health Clarifies Permitted Medical And Dental Procedures

Yesterday, Pennsylvania Gov. Wolf ordered the closure all non-life sustaining businesses in PA, but permitted ambulatory surgery centers and physician and dental offices to remain open, provided that they are not performing...more

Additional Coronavirus Guidance For Dentists

Dentists should also be aware of the following guidance: •State Governors have issued directions to all industries regarding the outbreak. Know what your Governor has said about dental practices (or health care practices...more

3/19/2020  /  Coronavirus/COVID-19 , Dentists

Coronavirus Resources For Physicians And Dentists

With the recent outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the significant governmental actions being taken at federal, state and local levels, physicians and dentists around the country are seeking guidance on how to...more

U.S. States And Territories Data Breach Statutes

Fox Rothschild’s Privacy and Data Security practice group maintains this searchable PDF document as well as the Data Breach 411 app to inform businesses of the breach notification statutes in each of the 50 states, Guam,...more

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