Treating Post-COVID Patients: Legal Considerations
May 11, 2022
In all areas of healthcare, treating patients who have experienced COVID-19 infections is an everyday reality. So what are the legal considerations?
EKRA and Pay-Per-Test COVID-19 Testing Models
February 28, 2022
To many laboratory owners, paying COVID-19 testing sites based on the number of specimens sounds like smart business. Unfortunately, the practice can run afoul of several laws — with potential penalties for both parties.
FTC Cracks Down on COVID Promises Under New Law
June 21, 2021
Everyone is looking for ways to strengthen natural immunity against COVID-19, relieve the symptoms, or shorten its course. Thanks to a new law, you'll need to be extra careful with claims about new products or treatments.
Force Majeure Clauses in Contracts During COVID-19
April 1, 2021
Can the pandemic still be considered unforeseen or an “act of God”? The enforceability of your contracts may depend on the answer.
COVID Surcharges: What Are They? Should I Charge One?
March 17, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced healthcare practices to institute new policies and procedures to protect patients and staff and mitigate the spread. But who should pay the costs for these safety measures?
The Crisis Standard of Care: What Is It, and How Is It Being Implemented During The COVID-19 Pandemic
February 5, 2021
It's a tragic milestone in the COVID-19 pandemic: the adoption of a crisis standard of care in locations with record-high COVID-19 transmission and hospital admissions. What does it mean, and how does it work?
New Illinois Laws to Know In 2021
December 26, 2020
After a tumultuous 2020, prepare yourself for more change. Here’s a summary of new Illinois laws coming in 2021 and laws you might have missed that became effective this year.
5 Most Popular Jackson LLP Blogs of 2020
December 23, 2020
Did you miss any Jackson LLP blogs this year? Here's a countdown of the five legal tips and updates that your peers searched, visited, shared, and commented upon most in 2020.
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act: What Your Healthcare Practice Needs to Know
October 23, 2020
When your employee requests time off for COVID-19-related reasons, what are your obligations? Find out how the FFCRA applies to your practice or business.
Your Uninsured Patient Population Is Expanding
September 17, 2020
Job loss and other factors are driving an insurance coverage gap that may affect your practice. How can you prepare for the coming storm?