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EEOC Provides COVID-19 Guidance Via Webinar (Part I of II)

[04/20/20]

Posted on April 20, 2020 in HR Insights for Health Care

Published by: Hall Render

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) recently conducted a webinar regarding employment practices amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The EEOC stressed that all equal employment opportunity laws still have to be followed and that the laws enforced by the EEOC don’t interfere with guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) or... READ MORE

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Today in Washington – April 17, 2020: COVID-19 Updates

[04/17/20]

Posted on April 17, 2020 in COVID-19 Daily Updates, Health Law News

Published by: Hall Render

Friday, April 17 Recap Note – ​We believe this is the most up-to-date information available at this time, but it is subject to change ​as circumstances warrant. Also, all finalized resources can be found ​on the COVID-19 ​Resource ​Center page ​of Hall Render’s website.​ Second Tranche of CARES Funds Delayed Reports out of HHS today indicate... READ MORE

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Charitable Giving Incentives Under the CARES Act

[04/17/20]

Posted on April 17, 2020 in Health Law News

Published by: Hall Render

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) includes a number of provisions that encourage donors to provide assistance to charitable organizations. Specifically, the CARES Act: (1) creates a new $300.00 above-the-line deduction for taxpayers who do not itemize deductions and who make monetary gifts to charitable organizations beginning in 2020;... READ MORE

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OSHA Adopts Interim Enforcement Response Plan for COVID-19

[04/17/20]

Posted on April 17, 2020 in HR Insights for Health Care

Published by: Hall Render

On April 13, 2020, OSHA issued instructions and guidance to Area Offices for handling COVID-19-related complaints, referrals and severe illness reports (“Plan”). The Plan’s objective is to ensure safe conditions for workers while also taking measures to protect its own personnel. The Plan sets forth interim procedures that allow flexibility and discretion for its... READ MORE

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Today in Washington – April 16, 2020: COVID-19 Updates

[04/16/20]

Posted on April 16, 2020 in COVID-19 Daily Updates, Health Law News

Published by: Hall Render

Thursday, April 16 Recap Note – ​We believe this is the most up-to-date information available at this time, but it is subject to change ​as circumstances warrant. Also, all finalized resources can be found ​on the COVID-19 ​Resource ​Center page ​of Hall Render’s website.​ Trump Administration Issues Guidelines for “Opening Up America Again” President Trump issued... READ MORE

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Today in Washington – April 15, 2020: COVID-19 Updates

[04/15/20]

Posted on April 15, 2020 in COVID-19 Daily Updates, Health Law News

Published by: Hall Render

Wednesday, April 15 Recap Note – ​We believe this is the most up-to-date information available at this time, but it is subject to change ​as circumstances warrant. Also, all finalized resources can be found ​on the COVID-19 ​Resource ​Center page ​of Hall Render’s website.​ CMS Administrator Says More CARES Funds Coming This Week CMS Administrator Seema... READ MORE

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What Can the United States Learn from Australia’s Code of Conduct for Parties to Commercial Leasing Arrangements Impacted by COVID-19?

[04/15/20]

Posted on April 15, 2020 in Health Law News

Published by: Hall Render

Last week the National Cabinet of the Commonwealth of Australia announced a Mandatory Code of Conduct (the “Code”) to govern commercial leasing arrangements impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Effective as of April 3, 2020, the Code imposes a set of good faith leasing principles to be applied when negotiating amendments to commercial leases between... READ MORE

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Today in Washington – April 14, 2020: COVID-19 Updates

[04/14/20]

Posted on April 14, 2020 in COVID-19 Daily Updates

Published by: Hall Render

Tuesday, April 14 Recap Note – ​We believe this is the most up-to-date information available at this time, but it is subject to change ​as circumstances warrant. Also, all finalized resources can be found ​on the COVID-19 ​Resource ​Center page ​of Hall Render’s website.​ Congressional Outlook Today, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell revised the Senate calendar... READ MORE

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CMS Memo Offers COVID-19 Discharge, Transfer and Cohorting Guidance for Skilled Nursing Facilities and Nursing Facilities

[04/14/20]

Posted on April 14, 2020 in Long-Term Care, Home Health & Hospice

Published by: Hall Render

The transfers and discharges of COVID-19 positive and COVID-19 negative residents are challenging for skilled nursing facilities (“SNFs”) and/or nursing facilities (“NFs”), (in this alert, SNFs and NFs are collectively Long‑Term Care Facilities “LTC Facilities”) as they navigate the evolving government guidance and delicate communication and public relations areas. On April 13, 2020, the... READ MORE

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Today in Washington – April 13, 2020: COVID-19 Updates

[04/13/20]

Posted on April 13, 2020 in COVID-19 Daily Updates

Published by: Hall Render

Monday, April 13 Recap Note – ​We believe this is the most up-to-date information available at this time, but it is subject to change ​as circumstances warrant. Also, all finalized resources can be found ​on the COVID-19 ​Resource ​Center page ​of Hall Render’s website.​ Congressional Outlook The Senate held a proforma session today without taking any... READ MORE

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