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FTC Supports Retiring the Ohio APRN Collaborative Agreement

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As an industry leading advocate and general counsel for the Ohio Association of Advanced Practice Nurses, Brennan, Manna & Diamond attorney, Jeana M. Singleton, has been integral in efforts to bring an outdated regulatory structure into the 21st century by modernizing the law and expanding access to care.  Ohio H.B. 177 (currently pending) would retire the requirement that an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) practice under a Standard Care Arrangement with a collaborating physician.  As reported by Modern Healthcare, the Federal Trade Commission just published its support for the bill allowing APRNs to treat patients without the regulatorily mandated Standard Care Arrangement.  

 

For more information on BMD's strategies to assist clients in healthcare industry transformation, please contact Jeana M. Singleton.


HIGHLAND COUNTY PRESS: Ohio State Bar Foundation honors 2024 Award Recipients

The Ohio State Bar Foundation (OSBF) proudly recognized the exceptional contributions of attorneys and organizations at the 2024 All Rise Annual Awards Celebration, held Oct. 25 at The Fives in Columbus. This annual event celebrates those who have made a significant impact in communities across Ohio, showcasing the vital role of the legal profession in fostering positive change. BMD Of Counsel Scott P. Sandrock was recognized with the Ramey Award.

NAMAS | Insurance Discrimination - Against the Provider

Insurance discrimination can go beyond protected classes, such as race, national origin, sex, or religion. It can include discrimination against certain providers. The Affordable Care Act prohibits this type of discrimination by insurers when the provider is acting within the scope of their licensure. Once a proposed rule to implement this protection is in place, there could be wide-reaching reimbursement implications.

BMD Named to the 2025 Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”

Brennan Manna & Diamond (BMD) is recognized among the leading law firms in the nation according to the 2025 Edition of Best Lawyers®  "Best Law Firms." The firm is recognized in the metropolitan areas of Akron, Cleveland, Fort Myers (Bonita Springs office), Jacksonville, and Orlando.

Legal Aid Society: Scott Heasley

The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland highlights BMD Partner Scott Heasley and his volunteer work with Legal Aid.

The BMD Orlando Team Closes $81.5 Million Real Estate Land Transaction

The BMD Orlando Team successfully closed a $81.5 million and 1,800-acre real estate land transaction as part of a massive land deal. The legal team included BMD Senior Counsel Kim Gray, Member Scott Rost, Senior Counsel Audrey Wanich.