HHS Releases Cybersecurity Guide -
On March 8, 2023 the Department of Health and Human Services released a cybersecurity implementation guide for the health care industry—the HPH Sector Cybersecurity Framework...more
The Biden Administration recently announced its intent to end the national emergency and public health emergency declarations on May 11, 2023, over three years since the COVID-19 pandemic began. While there have certainly...more
3/7/2023
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The Federal No Surprises Act The Federal No Surprises Act (the “Act”) became fully effective on January 1, 2022. The Act protects enrollees in group and individual market plans (including ERISA plans) and...more
1/25/2022
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Safer Federal Workforce Task Force Updates Guidance for Federal Contractors -
On November 10, 2021, the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force updated its Guidance for Federal Contractors (“Guidance”). As...more
11/17/2021
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ADPH Says Vaccine Administration is Limited at this Time The Alabama Department of Public Health issued a press release on January 11, 2021, urging Alabamians to have patience in receiving the COVID-19...more
1/29/2021
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Providers can apply for Phase 3 funds between October 5, 2020 and November 6, 2020.
On October 1, 2020, the Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) announced an additional $20 billion in funding for healthcare...more
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Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights announces the resolution of two major discrimination complaints against healthcare providers.
Originally Published in the Birmingham Medical...more