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A Patchwork of Injunctions and Other Rulings on the CMS Vaccine Mandate: Where Do We Stand?

[12/16/21]

Posted on December 16, 2021 in Health Law News, HR Insights for Health Care, Litigation Analysis

Published by: Hall Render

On November 30, 2021, a federal district court in Louisiana granted a nationwide injunction against the implementation of CMS’s Interim Final Rule requiring vaccines (“IFR”) for employees and providers at most health care facilities. The government promptly appealed that injunction. The Fifth Circuit has not yet ruled on the merits but on December 15... READ MORE

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When Can Employers Expect the OSHA and CMS Vaccine Rules?

[10/19/21]

Posted on October 19, 2021 in HR Insights for Health Care

Published by: Hall Render

As Hall Render detailed last month, President Biden announced the need for new COVID-19 vaccination rules. An Emergency Temporary Standard (“ETS”) from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) will require vaccinations or weekly testing for employees of employers with 100 or more employees. We also noted that CMS announced its intention to issue... READ MORE

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