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Understanding Who (Might) Have Lost and Won: The 2020 Election Results Directly Impact How We Respond to COVID-19

Written By Whitney Campbell Christensen and James W. Norment

Our efforts to keep you knowledgeable about legal issues related to the pandemic has become one of our most important services to our clients.  COVID-19 challenges all of us.  Our businesses, our families, and o…

We’ll See How "Temporary": U.S. Department of Labor Issues New Temporary Rule Interpreting Families First Coronavirus Response Act of 2020

Written By Grant B. Osborne and Hayley R. Wells

"Nothing is so permanent as a temporary government program." - Milton Friedman The federal "Families First Coronavirus Response Act of 2020" ("FFCRA" or the "Act") became law on March 18, 2020. It was enacted into la…

Questions Raised by the PPP Loan Necessity Questionnaire

This article addresses a forthcoming update to the Paycheck Protection Program that is subject to change.  It is not intended to give, and should not be relied upon for, legal advice in any particular circumstanc…

Increased Threat of Cybercrime in Health Care Industry

Written By Angela P. Doughty, CIPP/US, AIGP and Erica B. E. Rogers

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) are aware of an increased cybersecurity threat to hospitals…

Time for a Checkup: Recent North Carolina Efforts Regarding Telehealth - Part II

Written By J. Michael Fields

In my previous article, I discussed how the public health emergency (PHE) for COVID-19 changed telehealth on the federal level. This is Part II of that series. Click here for Part I. The pandemic has also overhauled …

Time for a Checkup: Recent Federal Efforts Regarding Telehealth - Part I

Written By J. Michael Fields

The public health emergency (PHE) for COVID-19 has brought about many changes to the way healthcare is practiced, delivered, and reimbursed. This article will discuss some of the major recent changes to telehealth on the f…