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California Law May Limit Hospitals’ Ability to Adopt The Joint Commission’s Revised Reappointment Timeframe Standards | JD Supra
In a move changing a decades-long practice, The Joint Commission extended its required timeframe for the reappointment of practitioners from every two years to every three years, unless law or regulation require shorter time periods. The change became effective February 19, 2023, and applies to the Hospital, Critical Access Hospital, Ambulatory Health Care, Behavioral Health Care and Human Services, Nursing Care Centers, and Office-Based Surgery accreditation programs.
California Law May Limit Hospitals’ Ability to Adopt The Joint Commission’s Revised Reappointment Timeframe Standards
In a move changing a decades-long practice, The Joint Commission extended its required timeframe for the reappointment of practitioners from every two years to every three years, unless law or regulation require shorter time periods. On The change became effective February 19, 2023, and applies to the Hospital, Critical Access Hospital, Ambulatory Health Care, Behavioral Health Care and Human Services, Nursing Care Centers, and Office-Based Surgery accreditation programs.
Court of Appeal Publishes Peer Review Decision Expanding Anti-SLAPP Protections for Medical Staffs and Hospitals | JD Supra
In response to multiple requests from California hospital industry members, the California Court of Appeal ordered publication of its decision in Bonni v. St. Joseph Health System et al. This important decision is a victory for peer reviewers because it establishes significant protections for hospitals and peer reviewers against groundless retaliation claims.
California Mandates COVID-19 Vaccinations for All Non-Exempt Hospital Workers by September 30 | JD Supra
By September 30, all hospital workers—including physicians—must be vaccinated. As COVID-19’s Delta variant surges across California, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) again took action to help curtail the transmission of COVID-19 to vulnerable populations. Effective August 5, 2021, with full compliance required by September 30, 2021, all California hospital workers must be fully vaccinated, unless they are exempt for a religious or qualifying medical reason.
February 2021 Update: California Department of Consumer Affairs Extends and Issues Additional Healthcare Professional Licensing Waivers | JD Supra
This is the latest in a series of articles discussing selected updates to the Department of Consumer Affairs’ (DCA) waivers issued in response to Governor Newsom’s March 30, 2020 Executive Order N-39-20, which authorized the DCA to temporarily waive or suspend certain professional licensing requirements for healthcare professionals licensed under the California Business and Professions Code (Code).
Stark Law Fair Market Value Compensation Exception Expanded to Cover Office Space and Equipment Leases and Clarifies Writing Requirements | JD Supra
In its first significant Stark Law rulemaking since 2015, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently issued a new final rule (Final Rule) intending to provide physicians and designated health services (DHS) entities with additional flexibility in complying with the law’s stringent requirements. *This is the seventh article in a series analyzing recent updates to the Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute and their effects on health care providers.
Stark Law Fair Market Value Compensation Exception Expanded To Cover Office Space And Equipment Leases And Clarifies Writing Requirements
United States: Stark Law Fair Market Value Compensation Exception Expanded To Cover Office Space And Equipment Leases And Clarifies Writing Requirements 22 January 2021 Arent Fox LLP To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com.
California Department Of Consumer Affairs Continues Issuing Healthcare Professional Licensing Waivers
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California Department of Consumer Affairs Continues Issuing Healthcare Professional Licensing Waivers | JD Supra
The Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) continues to issue and extend waivers under Governor Newsom’s March 30, 2020 Executive Order, which authorized the DCA to temporarily modify licensing and staffing requirements for healthcare professionals licensed under the California Business and Professions Code (Code).
CMS Withdraws Proposed Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Regulation | JD Supra
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has withdrawn its proposed Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Regulation (MFAR), according to a September 14, 2020, announcement via Twitter by Administrator Seema Verma. See Verma's Announcement.
Update on California Department of Consumer Affairs COVID-19 Waivers | JD Supra
Due to the broader spread of COVID-19 in California, the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) has extended numerous professional licensing waivers to facilitate the delivery of patient care during the state of emergency. We have previously analyzed health care licensing waivers and guidance issued by the DCA under the authority of Governor Newsom’s March 30, 2020 Executive Order. DCA has continued issuing additional waivers and extending past waivers on the DCA waivers page.
DCA Authorizes California Pharmacists to Order and Collect Specimens for COVID-19 Until July 11 | JD Supra
On May 12, the California Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) issued an Order Waiving Restrictions on Pharmacists Ordering and Collecting Specimens for COVID-19 Tests, under the authority of California Governor Newsom’s March 30 Executive Order.
Further California DCA Waivers Broadly Impact Health Licensing Requirements | JD Supra
Updated: May 25, 2018: JD Supra is a legal publishing service that connects experts and their content with broader audiences of professionals, journalists and associations.
California Temporarily Waives Additional Requirements for Pre-Licensure Nursing Programs and Students | JD Supra
Updated: May 25, 2018: JD Supra is a legal publishing service that connects experts and their content with broader audiences of professionals, journalists and associations.
CMS Announces Prioritization of Survey Activities & Expected Self-Assessments for All Providers and Suppliers | JD Supra
Updated: May 25, 2018: JD Supra is a legal publishing service that connects experts and their content with broader audiences of professionals, journalists and associations.
Happy New Year, PAs and Supervising Physicians! Amendments to the California Physician Assistant Practice Act Simplify Supervision Requirements | JD Supra
Updated: May 25, 2018: JD Supra is a legal publishing service that connects experts and their content with broader audiences of professionals, journalists and associations.
California Supreme Court Decides Wilson v. CNN: Court Rules No Categorical Exception to Anti-SLAPP Review for Discrimination and Retaliation Claims and Provides Encouragement for the Continued Use of Anti-SLAPP Motions in the Peer Review Context | Nossama
Updated: May 25, 2018: JD Supra is a legal publishing service that connects experts and their content with broader audiences of professionals, journalists and associations.
California Supreme Court to Issue Opinion on Monday, July 22 in Anti-SLAPP Case Affecting Pending Peer Review Cases and Peer Review Defense to Meritless Lawsuits | Nossaman LLP - JDSupra
Updated: May 25, 2018: JD Supra is a legal publishing service that connects experts and their content with broader audiences of professionals, journalists and associations.
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