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ALERT! Your COVID-19 policies and procedures need a BOOSTER!

Health Law RX

Early in the pandemic, the EEOC issued guidance in the form of FAQs on “ What You Should Know About COVID-19, the ADA, Rehabilitation Act and Other EEO Laws ” and has periodically updated that guidance as circumstances have changed. The ADA requires that such exams and inquiries be “job-related and consistent with business necessity.”

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Navigating Insurance Reimbursement Issues in Diabetes Care

Medisys Compliance

The cost of diabetes care is substantial, with the American Diabetes Association (ADA) estimating that the average medical expenditure for people with diabetes is 2.3 Insurance coverage is critical for people with diabetes, as it enables them to access necessary medical care and supplies to manage their condition.

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The Pendulum Swings Both Ways: State Responses to Protect Reproductive Health Data, Post-Roe

Health Law Advisor

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”), the Federal healthcare privacy law, governs the disclosure of protected health information (“PHI”), and generally restricts disclosure absent patient consent. [7] HIPAA Background. 7] Generally, HIPAA preempts contradictory state law (e.g., 1] Thomas Dobbs v.

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Health Provider News

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ConnectiCare names new president; interim leader Wachtelhausen to retire CT passes bill focused on expanding kids’ mental health services DC Why D.C.’s New, 96-bed psychiatric hospital to meet ‘growing’ behavioral health need New $14.6M to lure Amedisys away from Option Care merger Optum makes surprise $3.2B

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HHS OCR Releases Guidance on Gender-Affirming Care and Health Care Anti-Discrimination Laws

Hall Render

Additionally, OCR provides that in some cases gender dysphoria may qualify as a disability under Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”). Your primary Hall Render contact. Hall Render blog posts and articles are intended for informational purposes only.

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Biden Administration Seeks to Clarify Patient Privacy Protections Post-Dobbs, Though Questions Remain

Health Law Advisor

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to “consider actions” to strengthen the protection of sensitive healthcare information, including data on reproductive healthcare services like abortion, by issuing new guidance under the Health Insurance and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). [2]. A week before the E.O.

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