For Hospitals, Long Term Care Facilities, Physician Offices, Urgent Care Clinics, and Other Providers: As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to unfold daily, healthcare entities of all sizes will need to continually assess their readiness to… Read more
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Potential Effects on Virginia Contracts (Coronavirus and the Law)
Who bears the risk if a contract can’t be fulfilled? Despite ongoing efforts to contain the COVID-19 pandemic, economic disruptions to the U.S. economy are likely to grow over the coming weeks and months. Travel… Read more
Essential Health Benefit Coverage (Coronavirus and the Law)
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Issues FAQs on Essential Health Benefit Coverage and the Coronavirus On March 12, 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) posted three Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)… Read more
IRS Announces High-Deductible Health Plans Can Cover COVID-19 Costs (Coronavirus and the Law)
On March 11, 2020, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued a news release (IR-2020-54) and a tax notice (Notice 2020-15) (pdf) announcing high-deductible health plans (HDHP) can pay for 2019 coronavirus (COVID-19)-related testing and treatment… Read more
Workplace Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic (Coronavirus and the Law)
There seems to be no escape from the overload of information coming at us about the coronavirus (COVID-19). Walmart is running low on hand sanitizer, people make jokes about the chance to book cheap flight… Read more
Paying Employees Properly Under the FLSA During the COVID-19 Pandemic (Coronavirus and the Law)
The Department of Labor (DOL) has issued new pandemic guidance. These general rules on paying your employees properly also apply in most leave situations! The coronavirus (COVID-19) has employers grappling with many serious concerns. Can… Read more