News & Analysis as of

Patient Access Vaccinations

Nossaman LLP

The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Has Ended. Now What for Managed Care Plans?

Nossaman LLP on

May 11, 2023 marked a milestone in the pandemic response with the expiration of the federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE). The expiration of the PHE marks an end to the wide-reaching efforts undertaken by the federal...more

Burr & Forman

Hot Topics in Health Care – September 2022

Burr & Forman on

Physicians and Pharmacists Concerned Over Post Dobbs State Laws Limiting Independent Medical Judgment - On September 8, 2022, the American Medical Association (AMA), American Pharmacists Association (APhA), American...more

Knobbe Martens

WTO Agrees to Partial Patent Waiver for COVID-19 Vaccines

Knobbe Martens on

On June 16, 2022, the World Trade Organization (WTO) agreed to a partial waiver of intellectual property rights related to COVID-19 vaccines. The agreement came on the heels of an all-night negotiating session. The agreement...more

Polsinelli

During a Global Health Crisis, IP Rights Are Getting a Bad Rap

Polsinelli on

Four months ago, the U.S. became one of 100 countries supporting the proposal presented a year ago to the World Trade Organization (WTO) by India and South Africa that intellectual property protection for COVID-19 vaccines be...more

Quarles & Brady LLP

FDA Approval of Pfizer Vaccine – Everything Prescribers, Pharmacies, & Vaccine Administrators Want to Know & Forgot to Ask

Quarles & Brady LLP on

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's ("FDA") approval of the Pfizer vaccine under a new brand name, Comirnaty, created a cascade of legal and regulatory issues for prescribers, pharmacies, and other vaccine administrators....more

Pullman & Comley - Connecticut Health Law

Health Care Providers Should Take Note of Recent Repeals and Extensions of COVID-Related Executive Orders

Governor Lamont’s recent renewal of his declaration of the public health and civil preparedness emergencies through July 20, 2021 was followed by  Executive Order 12B that repeals portions of previously-issued Executive...more

Burr & Forman

Health Care E-Note - May 2021

Burr & Forman on

Updated CDC COVID-19 Guidance - The CDC has updated its guidance regarding masking and physical distancing for fully vaccinated individuals. Once fully vaccinated, people can resume activities without wearing masks or...more

Hogan Lovells

Coronavirus: The Hill and the Headlines, May 2021 # 7

Hogan Lovells on

In Washington: President Biden announced Monday that the U.S. will share an additional 20 million doses of domestically-authorized coronavirus vaccines with foreign countries by the end of June. The U.S. will export doses of...more

Morgan Lewis

Insurance, Liability, and Enforcement Considerations for Organizations Providing Vaccine Access

Morgan Lewis on

The recent rollout of various COVID-19 vaccines has raised many questions around their availability, distribution, and requirements for employers and other groups, including essential insurance, liability, and enforcement...more

Morgan Lewis

Mechanics of COVID-19 Vaccine IP Waiver in View of Trade-Related Aspects of IP Rights

Morgan Lewis on

The Biden-Harris administration announced on May 5 its intent to support a waiver on intellectual property protections on COVID-19 vaccines. The scope of any potential waiver is subject to further negotiation at the World...more

Hogan Lovells

Coronavirus: The Hill and the Headlines, May 2021 # 4

Hogan Lovells on

In Washington: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized the use of the Pfizer vaccine for 12 - 15 years old. An advisory committee of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expected to meet shortly to...more

Morgan Lewis - Health Law Scan

Additional PREP Act Amendments Accommodate Vaccination Administration Needs

Given the significant push to vaccinate the public since the start of 2021, the increasing availability of vaccines, and the need to recruit additional personnel to administer vaccinations, the secretary of the US Department...more

Littler

Ontario, Canada Exploring Possibility of Allowing Employer-Operated Onsite Vaccination Clinics in “Hot Spot” Communities

Littler on

On April 13, 2021, Ontario announced that in Phase 2 of its COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan it will provide vaccines to those 18 and over via mass immunization clinics, mobile teams, and pop-up clinics in highly impacted...more

Hogan Lovells

Coronavirus: The Hill and the Headlines, March 2021 # 16

Hogan Lovells on

In Washington: The White House may split a $3 trillion economic recovery proposal into two bills, The New York Times reported Monday. The proposal comes as the economy struggles through the coronavirus pandemic-caused...more

Hogan Lovells

Coronavirus: The Hill and the Headlines, March 2021 # 10

Hogan Lovells on

In Washington: Congressional Democrats are urging the Treasury Department and IRS to “take every effort” to implement a new tax exemption for unemployment benefit recipients. The just-signed coronavirus relief law makes...more

Hogan Lovells

Coronavirus: The Hill and the Headlines, March 2021

Hogan Lovells on

In Washington: The Senate will vote this week on a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill, Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY) said Monday. The Senate is expected to make changes to the bill, including stripping out...more

Pullman & Comley - Labor, Employment and...

The (Str)Ides of March: How Connecticut’s Revised COVID-19 Vaccine Schedule Impacts Employers

Until recently, sparse access to the COVID-19 vaccines has rendered discussion of vaccination policies a distant and theoretical exercise for many organizations. The thought process among hesitant employers has largely been...more

Hogan Lovells

Coronavirus: The Hill and the Headlines, February 2021 # 18

Hogan Lovells on

In Washington: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warned that gym users should wear masks when exercising, even if they are more than six feet apart, and gyms need to improve ventilation. A new agency report...more

Hogan Lovells

Coronavirus: The Hill and the Headlines, February 2021 #17

Hogan Lovells on

In Washington: Senate Democrats made their final pitch on Wednesday to Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough to include a minimum wage hike in coronavirus relief legislation. The Parliamentarian decides whether...more

Pullman & Comley - Connecticut Health Law

Governor Announces Connecticut Will Continue Age-Based Approach to COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility; Educators and Childcare Providers...

In an effort to ensure that Connecticut continues taking the most equitable and efficient approach to quickly administering the COVID-19 vaccine to as many people as possible, Governor Ned Lamont announced on February 21,...more

Hogan Lovells

Coronavirus: The Hill and the Headlines, February 2021 # 10

Hogan Lovells on

In Washington: The Senate adjourned Friday evening after former President Trump’s defense lawyers rested their case on day four of Trump’s second impeachment trial. The defense used under three hours of their 16 allotted...more

Hogan Lovells

Coronavirus: The Hill and the Headlines, February 2021 # 7

Hogan Lovells on

In Washington: The Senate began former President Trump’s second impeachment trial Tuesday afternoon, voting to affirm its own jurisdiction to hear the case. Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) led the House managers’ presentation of an...more

Pullman & Comley - Connecticut Health Law

Connecticut Residents Over 65 Can Register for COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments Starting February 11, 2021

Connecticut residents over the age of 65 will be eligible to schedule COVID-19 vaccination appointments starting on Thursday, February 11, 2021, as the state rolls into the next part of phase 1b of its vaccination program....more

Hogan Lovells

Coronavirus: The Hill and the Headlines, February 2021 # 5

Hogan Lovells on

In Washington: The Senate approved a budget resolution early Friday morning to eventually serve as a vehicle for the next coronavirus relief package. Vice President Harris broke a 50-50 party-line tie vote to pass the...more

Hogan Lovells

Coronavirus: The Hill and the Headlines, February 2021

Hogan Lovells on

In Washington: A group of 10 GOP senators unveiled an estimated $618 billion coronavirus relief proposal on Monday ahead of a meeting with President Biden to discuss relief legislation. The group will meet with Biden and Vice...more

39 Results
 / 
View per page
Page: of 2

"My best business intelligence, in one easy email…"

Your first step to building a free, personalized, morning email brief covering pertinent authors and topics on JD Supra:
*By using the service, you signify your acceptance of JD Supra's Privacy Policy.
- hide
- hide