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As the number of infections from severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (“SARS‑CoV‑2”), the virus that causes COVID-19, continues to rise globally, interest in effective treatment options remains a concerted focus internationally. One potential treatment option that holds promise is the use of convalescent plasma. The FDA’s recently released “Investigational COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma, Guidance... READ MORE

Earlier this month, Hall Render published an article detailing possible rent relief options for commercial landlords and tenants to consider while the COVID-19 outbreak continues and tenants cannot resume normal operations within their premises. Even so, in some cases, landlords and tenants have not and will not come to an agreement—potentially given landlords’ existing... READ MORE

On April 19, 2020, CMS issued recommendations for reopening health care facilities for non-emergent, non-COVID-19 care in certain communities. This guidance is intended to operate in coordination with the Trump administration’s Guidelines for Opening Up America Again as states, regions and counties implement plans to resume activities that have been suspended during the current... READ MORE

On April 9, 2020, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) released Notice 2020-23 (the “Notice”), which provides additional relief for real estate investors affected by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Among other actions, the Notice extends the deadline until July 15, 2020 for certain time-sensitive real estate investments with due dates occurring between April 1, 2020... READ MORE

On Friday, April 17, 2020, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) updated and expanded its technical assistance publication addressing questions relating to the COVID-19 pandemic and federal equal employment opportunity laws. The publication expanded on prior guidance by adding questions and answers to anticipated return to work scenarios, reasonable accommodation situations and harassment. The... READ MORE

Monday, April 20 Recap Note – ​We believe this is the most up-to-date information available at this time, but it is subject to change ​as circumstances warrant. Also, all finalized resources can be found ​on the COVID-19 ​Resource ​Center page ​of Hall Render’s website.​ CMS Issues Guidance on Resuming Non-COVID-19 Care CMS issued guidance on reopening... READ MORE

On April 17, 2020, CMS issued MLN Matters Number: SE20016 identifying new payment for telehealth services provided by Rural Health Clinics (“RHCs”) and Federally Qualified Health Centers (“FQHCs”) as distant site providers. Prior to the Medicare expansion of telehealth coverage for services provided during the current COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (“PHE”), RHCs and FQHCs... READ MORE

The reporting and disclosure of COVID-19 positive cases have been a hot button issue for nursing homes (“NHs”). On April 19, 2020, the Quality, Safety & Oversight Group at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) issued a memorandum entitled “Upcoming Requirements for Notification of Confirmed COVID-19 (or COVID‑19 Persons under Investigation) Among Residents... READ MORE

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) recently conducted a webinar regarding employment practices amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The EEOC stressed that all equal employment opportunity laws still have to be followed and that the laws enforced by the EEOC don’t interfere with guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) or... READ MORE

Friday, April 17 Recap Note – ​We believe this is the most up-to-date information available at this time, but it is subject to change ​as circumstances warrant. Also, all finalized resources can be found ​on the COVID-19 ​Resource ​Center page ​of Hall Render’s website.​ Second Tranche of CARES Funds Delayed Reports out of HHS today indicate... READ MORE