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WEBINAR SERIES RECAP | Ending the Public Health Emergency + Post-Pandemic Check-Up

Client Alert, Multimedia
May 10, 2023

Some may take the position that the rest of the country already returned to a new “normal” following the COVID-19 pandemic. But healthcare providers continue to implement COVID protocols and navigate the ever-changing healthcare regulations at both the federal and state levels. It is important for healthcare providers to take time for a “Healthcare Check-Up” with the start of 2023 and the ending of the Public Health Emergency (“PHE”).

BMD Healthcare and Employment + Labor Attorneys presented this 6-part series on the ending of the PHE.

Telehealth Updates

Originally Aired April 5, 2023

Telehealth became an extremely popular method of providing service during the PHE. However, with the PHE ending, do you know whether your telehealth practice will be ending with it? Learn about the many changes that are on the horizon for telehealth including the elimination of audio-only services for some payors, documentation requirements, medical necessity and consent requirements, ongoing OIG audits, and tele-behavioral health in this webinar hosted by BMD Partner Ashley B. Watson. 



Medicaid Updates

Originally Aired April 12, 2023

There will no longer be any expansion of Medicaid so many may lose their coverage. This makes the No Surprises Act very important because many will be paying cash (and will not be covered). Find out how this will impact you in this webinar hosted by BMD Member Daphne L. Kackloudis.



Licensure Requirements

Originally Aired April 19, 2023

Waivers of licensure requirements to address the PHE are (if not already based on the state) coming to an end, including those creating telehealth or moonlighting flexibilities. Some states have already taken action to adopt permanent revised licensure laws, including adoption of multi-state licensing compacts.  Others have reverted back to full licensure requirements.  Find out about how the closure of the PHE affects professional licensure requirements in this webinar hosted by BMD Member Jeana M. Singleton.



Payment for COVID Testing / Treatment

Originally Aired April 26, 2023

Payment for COVID testing, vaccines, and treatment is changing. Insurance companies will no longer be required to pay 100% as they are under the FFCRA. Government will no longer pay for the vaccines or testing. Patients will be required to pay out of pocket for the treatments and testing. Vaccines will be subject to copayment and deductible requirements. You will also learn about FDA and emergency use for vaccines. This webinar is hosted by BMD Vice President Amanda L. Waesch.



Employers + COVID

Originally Aired May 3, 2023

Learn about updated employer requirements for the vaccine mandate and time off for COVID. Learn details of the CDC guidance and policies and what states are requiring. Find out what documents you should review to make sure they are up-to-date with the ending of the PHE. This webinar is hosted by BMD Partner and Co-Chair of the Employment and Labor Law Group Bryan Meek.



PHE Recap

Originally Aired May 10, 2023

This webinar highlights the key points from each webinar on telehealth, Medicaid, Licensure Requirements, Payment for COVID testing/treatment, and Employers & COVID. This webinar is hosted by BMD Attorneys Ashley B. Watson, Daphne L. Kackloudis, Jeana M. Singleton, Amanda L. Waesch and Bryan Meek.

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Client Alert

Latest Batch of Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board Rules: What Providers Should Know

March 25, 2024The Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board recently released several new rules and proposed amendments to existing rules over the past few months. A hearing for the new rules was held on February 16, 2024, but the Board has not yet finalized them.Client Alert

Now in Effect: DOL Final Rule on Classification of Independent Contractors

March 21, 2024Effective March 11, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has adopted a new standard for the classification of employees versus independent contractors — a much anticipated update since the DOL issued its Final Rule on January 9, 2024, as previously discussed by BMD.  In brief, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) creates significant protections for workers related to minimum wage, overtime pay, and record-keeping requirements. That said, such protection only exists for employees. This can incentivize entities to classify workers as independent contractors; however, misclassification is risky and can be costly.Client Alert

Florida's Recent Ruling on Arbitration Clauses

March 15, 2024Florida’s recent ruling on arbitration clauses provides a crucial distinction in determining whether such clauses are void as against public policy and providers may have the opportunity to include arbitration clauses in their patient consent forms. On March 6, 2024, Florida’s Fourth District Court of Appeals reversed and remanded Florida’s Fifteenth Circuit Court ruling of Piero Palacios v. Sharnice Lawson. The Court of Appeals ruled that the parties’ arbitration agreement did not contradict the Legislature’s intent of Florida’s Medical Malpractice Act (the “MMA”), but rather reflects the parties’ choice to arbitrate claims entirely outside of the MMA’s framework. Therefore, the Court found that the agreement was not void as against public policy.Client Alert

Corporate Transparency Act Update 3/14/24

March 14, 2024On March 1, 2024, a federal district court in the Northern District of Alabama concluded that the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) exceeded Congressional powers and enjoined the Department of the Treasury from enforcing the CTA against the plaintiffs. National Small Business United v. Yellen, No. 5:22-cv-01448 (N.D. Ala.). On March 11, 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice appealed the district court’s decision to the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals.Client Alert

The Ohio State University Launches Its Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program

February 27, 2024In response to Ohio’s nursing shortage, The Ohio State University College of Nursing is accepting applications for its new Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program (aBSN). Created for students with a bachelor’s degree in non-nursing fields, the aBSN allows such students to obtain their nursing degree within 18 months. All aBSN students will participate in high-quality coursework and gain valuable clinical experience. Upon completion of the program, graduates will be eligible to take the State Board, National Council of Licensure Exam for Registered Nursing (NCLEX-RN).
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