On August 11th, Omaha’s City Council unanimously passed an emergency ordinance that places minimum requirements on when and where individuals must wear masks when entering premises around the City. In addition to placing a legal duty on the general public to wear masks, the ordinance also places a duty on […]
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The Revised Rule on the Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Records (For Now)
on Thursday, 6 August 2020 in
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In July, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (“SAMHSA”) published an update to 42 CFR Part 2, better known simply as “Part 2.” This rule, as part of the “Regulatory Sprint to Coordinated Care,” finalizes certain changes proposed last year. These changes should not be overlooked by the […]
IRS Issues Proposed Excess Compensation and Parachute Payment Rules
on Thursday, 6 August 2020 in
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On June 5, 2020, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) issued proposed rules under Section 4960 of the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”), as added by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (Pub. L. 115-97). While there may be significant press about these rules, the good news is that they will […]
American Hospital Association v. Azar: Upholding CMS’s Final Rule on Price Transparency for Hospitals
on Thursday, 6 August 2020 in
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On June 23, 2020 the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia upheld a final rule requiring hospitals to publicly post “standard charges” on the internet in Am. Hospital Assoc. v. Azar, No. 1:19-cv-03619 (D.D.C. June 23, 2020). The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (“CMS”) final rule on […]
COVID-19 Challenges for Employers
on Monday, 3 August 2020 in
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In the inaugural episode of Baird Holm Banter, Jon Blumenthal is joined by Randy Stevenson who discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic has caused challenges for employers, and offers his expert insight about requirements to consider for a safe reopening. Listen here.
