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Blurred Lines in Healthcare Employment: HIPAA …

WEBNavigating the Blurred Lines between Employee and Patient. HIPAA applies only to “covered entities,” which are defined as: (1) health plans; (2) healthcare …

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The Washington My Health, My Data Act Looms Large

WEBLaura Lemire. Of Counsel. [email protected]. The Washington My Health My Data Act was passed in April 2023 to expand privacy protections for personal …

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2024 Healthcare Affordability Percentage May Make …

WEBFor a salaried worker, the employee contribution is considered affordable if it does not exceed 8.39% of that employee’s monthly salary. Federal Poverty Line (“FPL”): …

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Surprise Medical Bills in the Crosshairs

WEBOn May 16, 2022, the Colorado Supreme Court issued an opinion that serves as a cautionary tale for health care providers hoping to bill patients at chargemaster rates. …

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Healthcare and Life Science Lawyers

WEBSchwabe’s healthcare and life science team understands the changing landscape of healthcare, its challenging regulatory framework and the demands of healthcare reform. …

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Healthcare Provider Lawyers Oregon & Washington …

WEBSchwabe’s industry team navigates the law on your behalf. Attending to the business of healthcare. We provide advice on labor and employment, fraud and abuse, the Stark …

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Treasury Issues Final Rule on Use of ARPA State, Local …

WEBOn January 6, 2022, the U.S. Department of the Treasury issued a final rule on the use of Coronavirus State & Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) provided to state, local, and …

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New Bill Pumps the Breaks on Health Care Consolidation …

WEBSchwabe healthcare attorney, Gary Bruce writes about the Equal Access to Care Act, also known as House Bill 2362, ‎passed by the Oregon legislature in June …

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OP-ED: Design Professional Standard of Care in Rapidly

WEBThe COVID-19 pandemic has not only caused economic turmoil in addition to the direct health effects of the virus; it has also caused architects and engineers, as …

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State of Healthcare in the Pacific Northwest

WEBJon French. Shareholder. [email protected]. Schwabe and The Business Journals surveyed healthcare professionals in the Pacific Northwest with the aim to get a better …

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Preparing a Small Business for the Unexpected: Owner’s Illness and

WEB“The time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining.” – JFK. To run a successful business, an owner must plan meticulously. In 2021, there were an estimated …

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Law firm in Portland, Oregon: Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, …

WEBSchwabe, Williamson & Wyatt is one of the top law firms serving the needs of businesses in Portland, Oregon and the Pacific Northwest. The firm’s attorneys provide a broad range …

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When Handling Health Info, Destroy That Data ‎Securely

WEBResources When Handling Health Info, Destroy That Data ‎Securely. April 10, 2015. Portland Business Journal

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Healthcare Employee Data Privacy during the COVID-19 Pandemic

WEBThe COVID-19 pandemic has presented many novel challenges and questions for employers, from administration of Families First Coronavirus Response Act …

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Tax Implications of Payments Received under the Washington

WEBSchwabe attorneys M. John Way, Alee Soleimanpour, Stephanie Berntsen, and Farron Curry examine the Washington Paid Family Medical Leave ‎Program …

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OP-ED: Creating an Effective (and Legal) Safety Incentive Program

WEBAn incentive program should be one piece of a comprehensive safety and health plan that also includes safety training, hazard assessment, consistent …

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Year-End Compliance Checklist for Employee Benefit Plans

WEBHigh-deductible health plans (HDHPs) must have a minimum deductible of $1,600 for a single enrollee and $3,200 per family. The HDHP out-of-pocket maximum …

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Trusts & Estate Planning Lawyers Oregon & Washington

WEBWe routinely assist clients in Oregon and Washington in setting up wills, revocable living trusts, powers of attorney, advance directives, healthcare directives and healthcare …

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Oregon Legislature Enacts Changes to Better Coordinate the …

WEBThe ink is not yet dry on Senate Bill 999, drafted to attempt coordination of the Oregon Family Leave Act (OFLA) and the Oregon Paid Family and Medical Leave …

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