Brach Eichler Talks | Law & Legal Insights from Lawyers

On the heels of the Quarterly Membership Meeting of the  New Jersey Association of Ambulatory Surgery Centers (NJAASC)  at which Brach Eichler provided a legal report on the latest state and federal legal matters, it is crucial for all non-exempt Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) to be aware of the upcoming changes regarding the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)...

On July 22, 2024, Governor Phil Murphy signed the Louisa Carman Medical Debt Relief Act into law. Effective July 22, 2024, the Act prohibits medical creditors and medical debt collectors from reporting any medical debt to a consumer reporting agency, such as Experian or TransUnion, for healthcare services performed on or after the effective date. “Medical creditor” is defined in the Act as any per...

On July 3, 2024, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, one of the courts hearing a challenge to the FTC’s April 2024 non-compete rule, preliminarily enjoined the FTC from enforcing its rule against the named parties but did not extend the injunction to any other businesses.  The court indicated that it would be issuing a final order by the end of August 2024.  Thus, as of now eve...

Topics discussed in Brach Eichler's April 2024 HLU HIPAA Corner: • HIPAA Privacy Rule to Support Reproductive Health Care Privacy – Final Rule • OCR Creates FAQ Webpage In Response to Change Healthcare Cyberattack • Personal Information Was Breached in Change Healthcare Cyberattack • Dozens of Class Action Lawsuits Against Change Healthcare • Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Ac...

Topics discussed in Brach Eichler's April 2024 HLU Legal and Regulatory Update: • 2024’s Monetary Cap for Modest Meals • Bill Introduced to Enhance Recruiting Efforts for Healthcare Professionals • Bill Introduced to Expand Prostate Cancer Screening and Eliminate Cost-Sharing • New Jersey Bill Would Permit Paramedics to Administer Vaccines For more information, contact: John D. Fanburg, Chair | 97...

On March 21, 2024, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that Wegovy, a prescription weight loss medication developed by Novo Nordisk, would now be eligible for coverage under Medicare Part-D for the specific use of reducing the risk of death attributable to cardiovascular disease in overweight or obese individuals. For more information, contact: Isabelle Bibet-Kalinyak, V...

Recently, hospitals in New York and Florida filed complaints against affiliates of North American Partners in Anesthesia (NAPA) alleging that the anesthesia provider’s non-compete agreements were unenforceable.  For more information, contact: Keith J. Roberts | 973.364.5201 |  kroberts@bracheichler.com Shannon Carroll | 973.403.3126 |  scarroll@bracheichler.com *This is an informational podcast on...

On April 1, 2024, the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued new  guidance  clarifying the obligation of hospitals to obtain a patient’s written consent prior to performing certain sensitive exams, such as pelvic, breast or prostate exams, particularly with respect to patients who are under anesthesia during the exam. For more information, contact: Edward J. Yun | 973.3...

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs in collaboration with the Board of Medical Examiners (BME) announced the publication of  proposed rules  on April 15, 2024 to enhance and expand patient protections and help prevent sexual misconduct by physicians. For more information, contact: Isabelle Bibet-Kalinyak, Vice Chair | 973.403.3131 |  ibibetkalinyak@b...

On April 1, 2024, the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) proposed  amendments  to the licensing standards for Assisted Living Facilities/Residences and Comprehensive Personal Care Homes.  For more information, contact: Lani M. Dornfeld, CHPC | 973.403.3136 |  ldornfeld@bracheichler.com Michael C. Foster | 973.403.3102 |  mfoster@bracheichler.com *This is an informational podcast only and not...

CarePoint Health System, a nonprofit hospital system that operates three hospitals in Hudson County New Jersey, has confirmed that it is collaborating with Insight, a Michigan based for-profit health management organization, in order to help stabilize the struggling hospital system’s finances. For more information, contact: John D. Fanburg, Chair | 973.403.3107 |  jfanburg@bracheichler.com Jonatha...

On March 19, 2024, the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey  announced  that an owner of a New Jersey counseling center admitted to fraudulently submitting numerous false claims to insurance carriers. For more information, contact: Riza I. Dagli, Esq. | 973.403.3103 |  rdagli@bracheichler.com Vanessa Coleman, Esq. | 973.364.5208 |  vcoleman@bracheichler.com *This is an in...

On February 22, 2024, the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey  announced  that a New Jersey physician and his practice have settled allegations that they upcoded services, billed for services beyond what is feasible in a single day, and billed for services that were never rendered, all violations of the False Claims Act. For more information, contact: Carol Grelecki, Esq...

On February 20, 2024, Disability Rights New Jersey, a federally funded advocacy group for people with disabilities, filed a  lawsuit against the New Jersey Department of Health and Department of Human Services and the State of New Jersey. The lawsuit alleges that individuals confined in New Jersey psychiatric hospitals are subjected to abusive conditions... For more information, contact: Joseph M....

In this podcast, Keith J. Roberts, Member and Chair of Brach Eichler's Litigation Practice, provides a primer on the new FTC non-compete clause rule. WATCH NOW: FTC Adopts Final Rule Banning Workplace Non-Competes Webinar w/Keith J. Roberts LISTEN NOW: Healthcare Law Alert - FTC Adopts Final Rule Banning Workplace Non-Competes For more information, contact: Keith J. Roberts, Esq. | Member and Chai...

The Federal Trade Commission on April 23, 2024 adopted a broad regulation that will void employer contracts, workplace policies, and compensation arrangements that prohibit, penalize, or in practice prevent a worker from working elsewhere (save for a few limited exceptions) when – and if – the ban goes into effect as scheduled in mid-August 2024.  This alert highlights the primary questions that a...

On April 22, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Office for Civil Rights (OCR)  announced  a final rule, titled HIPAA Privacy Rule to Support Reproductive Health Care Privacy (Final Rule). The rule will become effective 60 days after formal publication in the Federal Register, with a final compliance deadline of 240 days after publication, except for certain requirements that...

On April 16, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it will hold a special Open Commission Meeting on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 on whether to issue a proposed final rule that would prevent employers from enforcing non-compete restrictions against their workers. The FTC has stated that the proposed final rule that is being considered would generally prevent “most employers” from usin...

In this podcast, Rose discusses current trends with non-compete agreements. For more about Rose, visit https://www.bracheichler.com/professionals/rosaria-a-suriano/ *This is an informational podcast only and not intended to create an attorney-client relationship with the listeners. This is intended to provide general information, not legal advice. Please contact the author if you need specific leg...

In this podcast, Daniel discusses commercial real estate tax appeals. For more about Dan, visit https://bit.ly/dpollak *This is an informational podcast only and not intended to create an attorney-client relationship with the listeners. Results may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances.

In this podcast, Keith discusses tips every physician should know to avoid potential litigations. For more about Keith, visit https://bit.ly/KeithRoberts *This is an informational podcast only and not intended to create an attorney-client relationship with the listeners. Results may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances.

While homeowners are excited about the anticipated results, they often dread the process of dealing with home improvement contractors.  For more about Andrew, visit https://bit.ly/AndrewMacklin *This is an informational podcast only and not intended to create an attorney-client relationship with the listeners. Results may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances.

Hundreds of lawsuits have been filed against 401k plans in the past few years, listen how to avoid trouble. Learn more about Jay Sabin now at https://www.bracheichler.com/professionals/jay-sabin/ Watch the full seminar at https://bit.ly/401kSeminarJaySabin *This is an informational podcast only and not intended to create an attorney-client relationship.