Health Advisory: Risk of Vibrio Vulnificus Infections The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) is issuing a crucial reminder to healthcare providers regarding Vibrio vulnificus, a potentially life-threatening pathogen. Vibrio vulnificus can lead to severe wound infections and sepsis, posing significant health risks. Providers must consider the possibility of Vibrio vulnificus when encountering individuals
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Urge Governor to Veto Wrongful Death Liability Expansion! Earlier this year, Governor Hochul vetoed a bill passed by the legislature that would have greatly expanded damages awardable in wrongful death actions and dramatically increased liability insurance premiums. A new version of this bill (A.6698/S.6636) passed the Senate and Assembly and will be brought to the
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Please Urge Your Member of Congress to Support Medicare Patient Access Legislation With physicians facing yet another cut from CMS in their Medicare payments for 2024, physicians are again urged to contact Senators Schumer and Gillibrand, as well as their respective US Representative, to urge (Fix Medicare Now) that they pass legislation, such as HR
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Letter in Support of Medicare Positive Payment Updates Garners Strong Support Several members of New York’s Congressional delegation members are among the 100 members of Congress who have joined a letter to House leadership initiated by Rep. Dr. Ami Bera (D-CA) and Rep. Dr. Larry Buchson (R-IN) in support of legislation to facilitate multi-year inflation-based
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Workers Compensation Board Issues Permanent Rules for Telehealth Services After three years of temporary authorization, the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) has released its permanent rule to permit coverage for injured workers’ medical care using Telehealth. The rule enables coverage for telehealth delivered care from physicians and other WCB-authorized providers after an initial
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Urge Governor to Veto Wrongful Death Liability Expansion! Earlier this year, Governor Hochul vetoed a bill passed by the legislature that would have greatly expanded damages awardable in wrongful death actions and dramatically increased liability insurance premiums. A new version of this bill (A.6698/S.6636) passed the Senate and Assembly and will be brought to the
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Legislation To Prohibit Non-Compete Agreements Passed NYS Legislature Legislation S.3100-A, Ryan/A.1278-A, Joyner, which passed the Senate on June 7th, cleared the full Assembly by a vote of 95-49 during session on June 20th. The bill prohibits the use of non-compete agreements in employment contracts in New York State. The legislation goes further than the proposed
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NYS Legislature Passes Legislation To Include Telehealth Services For Reproductive Healthcare The NYS Legislature has passed a measure that would ensure that telehealth services are included in New York State’s existing safeguards and protections regarding reproductive health services. The measure will now go to Governor Kathy Hochul for her signature. S.1066B/A. 1709B, sponsored by Senator
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DFS Clarifies that Post-Stabilization Services for MMC-Insured Patients Eligible for Dispute Resolution As previously reported, the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) recently issued a comprehensive guidance (https://www.dfs.ny.gov/apps_and_licensing/health_insurers/nyoon_law_guidance_questions_federal_ns_act) for the processing of surprise medical bills that includes a clarification that “post-stabilization” claims for patients insured by a Medicaid managed care plan are, in
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LRANY: New York Leads the Nation in Medical Liability Payouts The introduction and passage of the Grieving Families Act in 2022 and its subsequent reintroduction in 2023 raises serious cost implications for physicians, hospitals, and all health care professionals. The bill creates a new category of damages in wrongful death cases, which will increase the
