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COVID ‘Compromise’ on International IP Underscores Need for New Approach

Bill of Health

A global public good refers to something that everyone can access (“nonexcludable”) and whose use by one does not prevent use by others (“nonrivalrous”). Physical products like vaccines do not neatly fit this definition. However, IP is different; it cannot be used up the way vaccines can.

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Can Employers Ask for Proof of Vaccination?

Total HIPAA

Can an employer require that employees receive a COVID-19 vaccination? The EEOC has stated that employers may encourage or require COVID-19 vaccinations if their policies comply with the ADA, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII) and other relevant state and federal workplace laws.¹.

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June Regulatory Update

Verisys

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services : The US Department of Health and Human Services has issued a final rule update concerning guidelines for COVID-19 vaccination requirements for Long-Term Care Facilities (LTC) and Intermediate Care for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICFs-IID).

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No Take-Backs: Moderna’s Attempt to Renege on its Vaccine Patent Pledge

Bill of Health

Like the Open COVID Pledge before it, Moderna’s pledge expressly states that it is valid only “ while the pandemic continues. Moderna remains willing to license its technology for COVID-19 vaccines to manufacturers in these countries on commercially reasonable terms” (emphasis added). Pfizer made such a vaccine.

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September 2021 State Regulatory Developments

New Jersey Healthcare Blog

Below are the most recent health care related regulatory developments as published in the New Jersey Register in September 2021: On September 7, 2021, at 53 N.J.R. 252 directing vaccination or testing requirements for workers in health care facilities and high-risk settings. On September 7, 2021, at 53 N.J.R.

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February 2022 State Regulatory Developments

New Jersey Healthcare Blog

203(a), the Office of the Governor issued Executive Order 280 declaring that a Public Health Emergency, established in Exec Order No. 301(a), the Department of Health released a notice that there is continued relaxation of rules pertaining to the standards for licensure of residential substance use disorder treatment facilities.

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Skilled Nursing Update: CMS Adds New F Tag and Survey Guidance on COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement Regulations – REVISED

Hall Render

Nursing homes face possible citations, civil monetary penalties, denial of payments and—as a final measure—termination of participation from the Medicare and Medicaid programs by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) as they embark on complying with the new CMS COVID-19 vaccine requirements for their staff.