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Wisconsin Governor Signs Pelvic Exam Informed Consent Bill, Vetoes Direct Primary Care Agreement Bill

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On August 8, 2025, Governor Tony Evers signed Senate Bill 14, now 2025 Wisconsin Act 22, which establishes new informed consent requirements for pelvic examinations. This Act requires hospitals to obtain written informed...more

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Massachusetts Enacts Legislation Promoting Access to Quality and Affordable Care, Telehealth

On January 1, 2021, Governor Charlie Baker signed an omnibus healthcare law entitled “An Act promoting a resilient health care system that puts patients first,” which is aimed at addressing pressing healthcare issues in...more

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Washington Supreme Court Extends Corporate Attorney-Client Privilege to Non-Employee Agents of Defendant Hospitals

On November 12, 2020, the Washington Supreme Court extended corporate attorney-client privilege protection to appropriate ex parte communications between defendant hospitals and their non-employee agents. The court’s decision...more

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