March 18, 2020
During these unconventional times, families committed to being good co-parents and putting the interest and safety of their children first should consider these practical tips:Stay Informed: Get your information regarding COVID-19 from reliable sources such as the CDC at: cdc.gov/coronavirus…
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March 18, 2020
On March 18, 2020, the U.S. Senate approved the House-passed Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”). The bill was sent to and signed by the President on March 18, 2020 and will be effective 15 days from signing – April…
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March 18, 2020
An Important Message to Our Clients Regarding COVID-19 & Our Firm’s ResponseDear Clients, Community, Partners, and Friends,Shuttleworth & Ingersoll is determined to do our part to stop the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) while ensuring that all of your legal…
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March 17, 2020
Effective as of March 15, 2020, HHS Secretary Alex Azar has exercised the authority to waive sanctions and penalties against a covered hospital that does not comply with the following provisions of the HIPAA Privacy Rule:• the requirements to obtain…
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March 13, 2020
CMS & CDC Publish Guidance for Various Types of Healthcare Providers (Long-Term Care Facilities, Hospice, Nursing Homes) about COVID-19According to the most recent data from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), seniors are at the greatest risk for…
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March 12, 2020
As healthcare providers begin to see cases of COVID-19, more commonly known as Coronavirus, and prepare to treat patients who test positive, the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights is reminding organizations about HIPAA compliance duties…
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March 12, 2020
As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread internationally and many U.S. states now have confirmed cases, it is increasingly important for employers to consider the impact the virus may have on the workplace and develop a response plan.One of the…
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February 26, 2020
Client Alert: Employers Must Begin Using Updated Form I-9 by May 1, 2020On January 31, 2020 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a new version of the Form I-9 that was approved by the Office of Management and Budget…
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February 14, 2020
On January 16, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued its final rule regarding joint employment under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). The new rule will go into effect on March 16, 2020 and creates a four-factor balancing…
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October 21, 2019
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Civil Rights (OCR) recently entered into a settlement agreement with a private dental practice following a violation of the HIPAA Privacy Rule. The settlement stems from a report that the…
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October 16, 2019
Roger Severino, director for the Office of Civil Rights (OCR), delivered an address on October 16 in Washington D.C. to provide a broad overview to recap recent HIPAA enforcement efforts conducted by OCR, along with advice for covered entities to…
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September 3, 2019
A recent posting by the Office of Civil Rights 2019 OCR Cyber Security Newsletter suggests that the individuals in your organization should not be overlooked when trying to prevent the exposure of your patient’s protected health information. Too often, health care providers…
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