Bill of Health

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Introduction: The Threat to Public Health As we reach the COVID-19 pandemic’s third anniversary, the warning signs for the future of public health law are everywhere. We do not question the importance of emergency laws or the potential for legal innovations to improve health and equity. By Wendy E.

Public Health 347

Public Health COVID-19 Governance Compliance 347

Foster Swift

OCTOBER 7, 2020

As noted in a prior blog post , the Michigan Supreme Court recently held that Governor Whitmer did not have authority after April 30, 2020 to issue or renew any executive orders related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Most of the same requirements will continue to apply to residential care facilities under the MDHHS Order.

Health Care Reform 52

Health Care Reform COVID-19 Compliance 52

Bill of Health

JULY 20, 2023

An individual who is at higher risk of death or serious complications from COVID-19 may be an individual with a disability entitled to a reasonable modification. Moreover, health care settings are the very place patients go when they are sick.

ADA 190

ADA COVID-19 Doctors Compliance 190

Bill of Health

APRIL 13, 2022

The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) expires at the end of this week, with Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra expected to renew the PHE once more to extend through mid-July. By Cathy Zhang.

Medicaid 144

Medicaid Medicaid COVID-19 Public Health 144

Bill of Health

APRIL 3, 2023

Becerra is mostly read as a religious freedom case that pits the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) against the promotion of public health goals, similar to what we saw in the last few years of legal challenges to COVID-19 mitigation measures.

US Department of Health and Human Services 72

US Department of Health and Human Services ACA Public Health COVID-19 Vaccine 72

Hall Render

MARCH 24, 2023

NATIONAL AHA, others oppose PhRMA-led campaign to restrict 340B eligibility AHA case studies feature hospitals that integrate physical and behavioral health services As birth rates increase, OB-GYN shortage worsens Biden, divided Congress seek common ground on health care reforms CMS resumes all No Surprises Act payment determinations FTC highlights (..)

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes Nurses COVID-19 Hospitals 40

Bill of Health

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

President Biden deployed a similar approach immediately following his inauguration to address the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic through an array of federal requirements. Historically, public health law primacy resides with states via their core, Tenth Amendment reserved police powers to address residents’ health, safety, and welfare.

Public Health 176

Public Health COVID-19 Medicaid Medicaid 176