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CARES Act – Paycheck Protection Program
On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The sweeping legislation aimed to provide relief for many hard-hit industries including healthcare and aviation, as well… Read More
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Legislation Proposed for Phase Four of the US Congressional Response to COVID-19
US lawmakers are indicating that phase four of the US Congressional Response to COVID-19 will include provisions for the federal government to provide health care workers with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Lawmakers will push the… Read More
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES) – Legal Immunity To Volunteer Health Care Providers
On Friday, March 27, 2020, The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES) was signed into law. CARES provides legal immunity to volunteer health care providers in the absence of reckless conduct or gross… Read More
Proposed US Facilitating Innovation to Fight Coronavirus Act – Immunity for Current Health Care Providers
US Senator Ben Sasse, R-Nebraska, has proposed the Facilitating Innovation to Fight Coronavirus Act. If passed, the legislation would shield health care providers from federal, state and local civil liability if they are testing or… Read More
Estate Planning Considerations in the Midst of the COVID-19 Outbreak
While none of us are promised tomorrow, the Coronavirus outbreak has certainly made that fact more top-of-mind for most of us. In spite of the anxiety created by this pandemic, we are finding that estate… Read More
Telehealth, HIPAA Compliance, and COVID-19
The Office for Civil Rights at the Department of Health and Human Services will be exercising its discretion in enforcement of HIPAA compliance during the nationwide public health emergency created by COVID-19. Physicians acting in… Read More
Families First Coronavirus Response Act
We wrote a blog last week covering basic information employers need to consider during this pandemic. At that time, Congress had not yet passed legislation changing the provisions of FMLA or providing any federal paid… Read More
Calling All Health Care Providers! Volunteers Needed!
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDDHS) is seeking ways to bolster North Carolina’s Health Care System. Dr. Mandy Cohen, Secretary of NCDHHS, has asked for volunteer health care providers and medical… Read More
Documenting Suspension of Elective and Non-Urgent Procedures and Surgeries
On March 20, 2020, the North Carolina’s Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services requested that effective March 23, 2020, all hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers suspend all elective and non-urgent procedures and… Read More
Young Moore Operations Update (COVID-19)
To our Clients and Friends: We are closely monitoring the developments surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak and want to reassure you that Young Moore will continue to be available to serve your legal needs. In an… Read More