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The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) includes a number of provisions that encourage donors to provide assistance to charitable organizations. Specifically, the CARES Act: (1) creates a new $300.00 above-the-line deduction for taxpayers who do not itemize deductions and who make monetary gifts to charitable organizations beginning in 2020;... READ MORE

Since the spread of COVID-19 has become a national emergency, those focused on Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (“EMTALA”) compliance have justifiably concentrated on analyzing the Centers from Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) guidance provided in: i) a March 9, 2020, Memorandum and ii) the limited EMTALA waiver made retroactively effective as of... READ MORE

On April 13, 2020, OSHA issued instructions and guidance to Area Offices for handling COVID-19-related complaints, referrals and severe illness reports (“Plan”). The Plan’s objective is to ensure safe conditions for workers while also taking measures to protect its own personnel. The Plan sets forth interim procedures that allow flexibility and discretion for its... READ MORE

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) recently issued guidance regarding the use and preservation of personal protective equipment (“PPE”) by 503A sterile compounding pharmacies during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Known as traditional compounding pharmacies, 503A sterile compounding pharmacies generally compound patient-specific prescriptions and are not registered with FDA as Section 503B outsourcing... READ MORE

Thursday, April 16 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.​ Trump Administration Issues Guidelines for “Opening Up America Again” President Trump issued... READ MORE

On April 13, 2020 the Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Competition (“FTC”) and the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) (hereinafter the “FTC” and “DOJ” may be jointly referred to as the “Agencies”) announced they would be “on alert” for violations of the federal antitrust laws aimed at exploiting the COVID-19... READ MORE

Mergers and acquisitions in the highly regulated health care industry present unique challenges. Parties may falter if a health care transaction is not reviewed, negotiated and completed carefully with respect to the distinct concerns that health care presents. This article identifies three examples of key considerations unique to the post-acute care space. Licensure and... READ MORE

April 16, 2020 is National Healthcare Decisions Day. The goal of the day is to encourage Americans to think and talk about their health care goals and communicate their health care decisions by executing advance health care directives. Studies indicate that most Americans have not executed documents that name a health care decisionmaker or... READ MORE

Wednesday, April 15 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 Administrator Says More CARES Funds Coming This Week CMS Administrator Seema... READ MORE

Last week the National Cabinet of the Commonwealth of Australia announced a Mandatory Code of Conduct (the “Code”) to govern commercial leasing arrangements impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Effective as of April 3, 2020, the Code imposes a set of good faith leasing principles to be applied when negotiating amendments to commercial leases between... READ MORE