Nearly three years ago, the passage of California Bill AB 890, effective January 1, 2023, set in motion a future pathway for qualified nurse practitioners (“NPs”) to practice independently under a new category of licensure....more
7/21/2025
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Health Care Providers ,
Healthcare ,
Healthcare Facilities ,
Healthcare Reform ,
Hospitals ,
Mental Health ,
New Legislation ,
Nurse Practitioners ,
Physicians ,
Regulatory Requirements
The recent U.S. election has had profound implications for the healthcare industry, prompting industry leaders to reexamine their strategies and day-to-day operations. At the Miami Herbert Business School’s annual “The...more
2/5/2025
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Data Privacy ,
Health Care Providers ,
Health Insurance ,
Healthcare ,
Healthcare Reform ,
Hospitals ,
Medicare ,
Medicare Advantage ,
Public Health ,
Trump Administration ,
Value-Based Care
This series explores legal issues related to physician burnout and potential solutions, and here we explore the potential impact of value-based care (“VBC”). Our first post addressed how healthcare organizations can foster...more
On June 30, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation to stabilize and promote the retention of California’s healthcare workforce in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This response included the allocation of $1.3...more
In response to COVID-19, medical groups are doing their best to care for patients and ensure the safety of their contracted and employed healthcare providers in the face of this new virus. Given the scope of the virus and the...more
3/28/2020
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EMTALA ,
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) ,
Fear of Harm ,
Furloughs ,
Health Care Providers ,
Healthcare Facilities ,
Healthcare Workers ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Hospitals ,
Layoffs ,
Nurses ,
Paid Time Off (PTO) ,
Physicians ,
Sick Leave ,
Sick Pay ,
Supply and Demand ,
Wage and Hour ,
Workplace Safety