Hurricane Helene tore through the Southeastern United States from September 26-28, dumping nearly 30 inches of rain in some western North Carolina communities and causing catastrophic flooding, mudslides and wind damage along...more
The Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (“Secretary”) issued a letter to healthcare providers ("Letter") and associated guidance on July 11, 2022, reminding applicable providers of their EMTALA...more
7/13/2022
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Policy Statement ,
Preemption ,
Pregnancy ,
Reproductive Healthcare Issues ,
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Women's Rights
Please join Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough for the 2021 South Florida Health Forum. We look forward to reconnecting with you after a year away from our annual event....more
10/20/2021
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For the first 72 hours after a hospital institutes its disaster protocol for the COVID-19 emergency, HIPAA sanctions and penalties will be waived for:
- Failure to obtain a patient’s agreement to speak with family/friends...more