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01.10.23

California’s Independent Legislative Analyst’s Office Criticizes State’s New Climate Plan

The California Legislative Analyst’s Office criticized the California Air Resources Board’s recent and most sweeping revision of its Scoping Plan to achieve legislatively mandated greenhouse gas reductions.


01.09.23

OIG Advisory Opinion Offers a Cautionary Tale on Utilization of Hospital-Employed NPs

On December 19, 2022, the Office of Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services issued an advisory opinion blessing the use of hospital-employed nurse practitioners to perform certain functions typically performed by the patient’s attending physician.


01.09.23

NYS Legislature Announces Committee Leadership as 2023 Session Convenes

On Wednesday of last week, the New York State Senate and Assembly announced their leadership and the chairs of their committees for the 2023 legislative session.


01.05.23

Health Care Industry Reminded Again About Cybersecurity Risks With Cloud Vendors

The final week of 2022 brought with it two reminders of the continued scourge of ransomware on the health care industry and the need for organizations to take careful steps to protect against cyber risks.


01.04.23

What Health Plans Should Know About Federal Changes for Dual Eligibles

Designed to better coordinate care between Medicare and Medicaid programs, a D-SNP enrolls only dual-eligible individuals.


01.03.23

HHS Proposes New Rule to Align “Part 2” SUD Provider Confidentiality with HIPAA Privacy Standards

On November 28, the Department of Health and Human Services released a proposed rule that seeks to better align the Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records regulations under 42 CFR part 2 with the regulatory requirements under the Health Insurance Portability and ...


01.03.23

2022 FTC and NAD Roundup

2022 has proven to be an interesting year at the Federal Trade Commission and the National Advertising Division.


12.30.22

Update: Hochul Administration Appointments Continue in Albany

Since assuming office on August 24, Governor Kathy Hochul has continued assembling her team.


12.29.22

New York State Minimum Wage Update

The minimum wage for employees on Long Island (Suffolk and Nassau counties), in New York City and in Westchester County is currently set at $15.00/hour.


12.27.22

SEC Adopts Final Amendments to Rule 10b5-1 Plans; Expands Related Disclosure Requirements

On December 14, 2022, in its final meeting of the year, the Securities and Exchange Commission adopted final rules relating to Rule 10b5-1 trading plans.