[02/04/25]
Posted on February 4, 2025 in Health Law News
Published by: Hall Render
On January 21, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) rescinded its “Protected Areas” policy that had been in place since 2011. This policy largely restricted the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) and Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) from conducting enforcement actions in or near “protected areas” or “sensitive locations.” These areas included... READ MORE
Tags: Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security, EMTALA, HIPAA, I-9 audits, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Immigration Enforcement
[07/26/22]
Posted on July 26, 2022 in Health Law News
Published by: Hall Render
On July 11, 2022, Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) Secretary Xavier Becerra issued a letter outlining obligations and protections under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (“EMTALA”) with regard to the clinical judgment and treatment actions undertaken by health care providers in their evaluation and care of pregnant patients. On... READ MORE
Tags: Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health, Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act, Emergency Reproductive Health Care, EMTALA
[04/08/20]
Posted on April 8, 2020 in COVID-19 Daily Updates, Health Law News
Published by: Hall Render
Wednesday, April 8 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. Congressional Outlook Today, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Senate Minority Leader... READ MORE
Tags: cms, COVID-19, EMTALA, ET3, FDA, Health Resources and Services Administration, Paycheck Protection Program, PPP, Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act, Telehealth, Today in Washington
[03/30/20]
Posted on March 30, 2020 in Health Law News
Published by: Hall Render
As COVID-19 continues to spread rapidly across the United States, emergency departments regardless of hospital size or location are being inundated with patients seeking emergency care. Providers have begun to question how they can fulfill their obligations to perform emergency screenings, stabilization and transfers in compliance with the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act... READ MORE
Tags: compliance, COVID-19, Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act, EMTALA
[05/20/19]
Posted on May 20, 2019 in HR Insights for Health Care
Published by: Hall Render
Update: On November 6, 2019, a federal judge sitting in the Southern District of New York voided the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Final Conscience Rule set to take effect November 22, 2019. For more information, click here. Update: This blog article was originally posted on May 20, 2019, and it stated... READ MORE
Tags: Department of Health and Human Services, Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act, EMTALA, Federal conscience and anti-discrimination laws, New Conscience Rule