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HHS Expands Telehealth Coverage of COVID-19 Countermeasures

HHS confirms physicians can deliver telehealth services across state lines for covered services to fight the spread of COVID-19.

OCR Settlement Underscores Importance of Providing Patients with Timely Access to Medical Records

A recent settlement issued by the Office for Civil Rights highlights the importance of adhering to HIPAA’s Right of Access Initiative, a directive requiring covered entities to provide patients, upon request, with timely access to their protected health information.

NYSDOH Now Requires OPMC Signs in Physician Offices

New York State legislation now requires physicians’ offices to post signage directing patients to the Office of Professional Medical Conduct’s website for information on reporting misconduct.

Updated COVID-19 Reporting Requirements for New York State Healthcare Professionals

An update to New York State Executive Order 202.61 says healthcare personnel who order and administer COVID-19 tests must now document and report if the patient attends, works or volunteers in a school.

Immunity Protection in Executive Order 202.10 is No Longer Needed, Enacted Public Health Law Provides Broader Immunity

Under the newly enacted Article 30-D of New York Public Health Law, physicians are granted broader immunity during the COVID-19 pandemic.

New York Public Health Law Provides Immunity for Facilities and Professionals Responding to COVID-19

New York has enacted the Emergency Disaster Treatment Protection Act, a new statute in the Public Health Law that provides healthcare facilities and professionals immunity from civil or criminal liability when delivering care related to COVID-19.

Cuomo Executive Order Extends the Suspension and Modifications of Healthcare Regulations during COVID-19 Pandemic

A new Executive Order issued by New York Governor Cuomo continues certain healthcare and malpractice liability directives outlined in previous Executive Orders that address the COVID-19 pandemic.

When Appropriate, FDA Permits Use of Hydroxychloroquine and Chloroquine to Treat COVID-19

The FDA issued emergency use authorization for anti-malarial drugs hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine to treat COVID-19 patients when deemed appropriate by a healthcare provider.

Cuomo Executive Order Grants Immunity to Healthcare Providers During COVID-19 Emergency

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has issued an Executive Order granting immunity to healthcare providers responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s MLMIC’s statement on its meaning and significance.

Guidance on Using Telemedicine for Coronavirus

Physicians are reminded to adhere to New York State policy when delivering telehealth services for coronavirus.