06.19.20
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved its 11th set of COVID-19 telehealth program applications, totaling $23.25 million for 62 providers.
The New York State Department of Health (DOH) recently issued guidance on the new Certificate of Need (CON) licensure process for freestanding midwifery birth centers (also, MBCs).
On Thursday, June 18, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law legislation that requires election officials in California to mail a ballot to every registered, active voter for the November 3, 2020, general election.
On June 16, 2020, the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (CFPB) released a Compliance Aid in the form of ten FAQs (FAQs) on consumer reporting related to the CARES Act and the COVID-19 pandemic. The FAQs follow the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) policy statement issued by the CFPB on April 1 ...
Governor Cuomo and Mayor de Blasio provide daily press briefings on the status of New York State and New York City’s COVID-19 response.
06.18.20
Long-standing federal statute and regulations authorize federal matching funds for automated data processing (ADP) systems for the state administration of Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and human services programs, and establish the rules and process for states to ...
On Thursday, June 18, 2020, Governor Newsom and California’s Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued an Order requiring all Californians to wear masks or other face coverings when in high-risk situations.
06.17.20
After years in the making behind closed doors, on February 14, 2020, the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board and the California State Water Resources Control Board released their draft Supplemental Guidance: Screening ...
During the COVID-19 crisis, there remains a lot of activity and interest in digital health.
06.16.20
Using the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) process, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken enormous steps in the last two months to promote vaccine and therapy development and availability, as well as facilitate availability of diagnostic tests, ventilators, personal protective equipment ...