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Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP

The New Vaccine Patchwork: State Alliances and Regulatory Shifts

In recent weeks, vaccine policy has become a flashpoint at the state level. On September 3, 2025, the governors of Oregon, California, and Washington inaugurated a West Coast Health Alliance, a regional partnership aimed at...more

Foley Hoag LLP

Massachusetts Department of Public Health Rescinds Public Health Emergency Orders for COVID-19

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On November 14, 2022, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) issued Public Health Emergency Order No. 2022-21, which immediately rescinded other public health emergency orders that were previously issued in...more

Butler Snow LLP

CMS’ Phase 1 Deadline for Vaccine Mandate to Take Effect for Most Remaining States Monday

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Following the Supreme Court’s decision in Biden v. Missouri, CMS will require those states previously subject to federal district court injunctions to be compliant with the “Phase 1” requirements of its Interim Final Rule...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

CMS Issues Detailed Guidance to Surveyors on Assessing Compliance with Omnibus COVID-19 Healthcare Staff Vaccination Mandate

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On December 28, 2021, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Quality, Safety and Oversight Group released a memorandum (QSO-22-07-ALL) providing guidance and details on survey procedures for assessing and...more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

CMS Announces It Will Enforce COVID-19 Vaccine Rule in 25 States Not Enjoined by a Court

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced it will enforce the COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination Interim Final Rule in the 25 states, District of Columbia, and territories in which the healthcare...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

California Department of Public Health Requires Health Care Workers to Receive the Booster Vaccine by February 1, 2022

On December 22, 2021, the California Department of Public Health (“CDPH”) issued an order requiring workers in health care facilities to receive booster vaccinations to help combat COVID-19. Health care workers must receive...more

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to New York Health Care Vaccine Mandate

On December 13, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal of a decision upholding New York state’s recent COVID-19 vaccine mandate for health care workers. The plaintiffs challenged the mandate based on its lack of...more

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Federal Judge Halts CMS Mandate Nationwide

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Judge Terry A. Doughty of the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana has ordered that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services are enjoined...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

Starting June 1, 2022, Illinois Right of Conscience Law Does Not Apply to COVID-19 Measures

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On Wednesday, October 27, 2021, in a vote of 64-52 the Illinois House passed an amendment to the Illinois Health Care Right of Conscience Act (Act) that would allow employers to enforce work rules and policies relating to...more

Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C.

Rhode Island Department Of Health Requires Vaccines For All Health Care Workers And Healthcare Providers

On August 17, 2021, the Rhode Island Department of Health (“RIDOH”) issued regulations requiring that all Rhode Island health care workers and heath care providers be vaccinated against COVID-19 by October 1, 2021. On October...more

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California Mandates COVID-19 Vaccinations for All Non-Exempt Hospital Workers by September 30

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By September 30, all hospital workers—including physicians—must be vaccinated. As COVID-19’s Delta variant surges across California, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) again took action to help curtail the...more

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP

COVID-19 Vaccine Passports and Health Care Providers

On May 3, 2021, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law Senate Bill 2006, which goes into effect July 1, 2021. Senate Bill 2006 includes new Florida Statute (Fla. Stat.) § 381.00316, entitled “COVID-19 vaccine...more

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A New Kind of Covid Immunity: Here’s What You Need To Know About Arizona’s New Law Protecting Businesses From Covid Lawsuits

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Over the past year, the big story has been the search for vaccines to protect people from Covid-19. You can’t vaccinate a business, but Arizona businesses are now protected from liability related to Covid-19. ...more

Bricker Graydon LLP

Enrolled vaccine providers may now vaccinate employees and partner with employers to provide vaccines

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Beginning April 12, 2021, the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) will permit enrolled vaccine providers to vaccinate their employees, and use their vaccine supply to partner with and support other employers or organizations and...more

Rumberger | Kirk

COVID-19 Litigation: What Alabama Businesses Need to Know

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It has been one year since the COVID-19 pandemic began and during that time more than 9,500 COVID-19 related lawsuits have been filed across the United States. Out of these 9,500 lawsuits, more than 1,800 employment-related...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

ACG Panel Paints a Bright Future for Healthcare Investment and Growth

With the uptick in the pace of vaccinations and lifting of restrictions in many states over the past few weeks, a clearer picture of the road ahead is coming into focus. In a timely discussion, Los Angeles’ Association for...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Gold Dome Report — Legislative Day 29

After a late-adjourning Crossover Day, legislators and lobbyists largely slept late today, with one notable exception — those appearing before the Human Development Subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Committee, which...more

Brooks Pierce

North Carolina Legislative Update - February 2021

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Work at the General Assembly this week focused on COVID relief and school reopening. 2020 COVID Relief Bill Modifications (S 36) - Legislators this week passed a bill (S 36) to address various COVID issues. Consistent...more

Holland & Knight LLP

President Biden Proposes Massive COVID-19 Rescue Plan: Summary and Outlook

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President Joe Biden has proposed an "American Rescue Plan," which was described as an "emergency legislative package to fund vaccinations, provide immediate, direct relief to families bearing the brunt of the COVID-19 crisis,...more

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West Virginia Updates Nursing Home Vaccination Distribution Plan

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As the country prepares to end the fight against COVID-19, questions regarding the distribution of vaccines have understandably been at the forefront of the minds of Long-Term Care Facilities (“LTCF”). Indeed, those questions...more

Moore & Van Allen PLLC

COVID-19 - NC Legislative Update April 2020

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Thursday, April 30, was the third day of the legislative short session.  The session has dealt almost exclusively with the State’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic. On Wednesday, the Senate approved its response proposal by...more

Harris Beach Murtha PLLC

A Snapshot of Issues in the 2020 Legislative Session

With the holidays behind us and ongoing dysfunction in Washington, DC, state legislatures continue to be a hotbed of activity in governing. Connecticut, like the region, will continue to be an active legislature this year....more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

The Dome Report - 2020 West Virginia Legislature Commences, Issue 2

As you know, the 2020 Regular Session of the West Virginia Legislature commenced on January 8. As of this writing, the House has introduced 903 bills, while the Senate has introduced 467. We will be reporting on and tracking...more

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