On December 3, 2020, the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services issued a fourth amended PREP Act declaration expanding the scope of immunity for covered entities engaged in the provision of goods and...more
As we previously reported, on March 10, 2020, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting under the authority provided by the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act of 2005 (PREP Act), issued a Declaration...more
Since invoking its powers under the PREP Act last month to shield certain actors aiding in the fight against COVID-19 from tort liability for their efforts, the Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) has been...more
“This is a rapidly evolving situation and CDC will provide updated information and guidance as it becomes available.” This statement is the headline to the CDC’s Situation Summary for COVID-19. ...more
Ransomware attacks at hospitals and other healthcare facilities have dramatically increased over the last several years, putting healthcare providers in the uncomfortable position of having to consider paying thousands of...more
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