My name is Jacinda Thermidor. I am a rising 2L at St. John’s University School of Law. I am a first-generation Haitian-American who received a bachelor’s degree in global history at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Growing up, I volunteered at a nursing home under the recreation department. Although that experience sparked my interest … Continued
COVID-19 Masking Program Notice of Emergency Rule Making. The Office of Mental Health added Part 556 to Title 14 N.Y.C.R.R. to implement COVID-19 Mask Program. Filing Date: Feb. 14, 2022. Effective Date: Feb. 14, 2022. See N.Y. Register Mar. 02, 2022. Telehealth Expansion Notice of Emergency Rule Making. The Office of Mental Health amended Part 596 of … Continued
The New York State Legislature concluded its 2022 Legislative Session in early June. The legislative agenda was largely influenced by current external events, including the leaked draft U.S. Supreme Court decision that would overturn Roe v. Wade, the mass shootings that occurred both in New York and nationally, and the New York State Court of Appeals decision … Continued
A Global Pandemic Treaty Must Address Antimicrobial Resistance, Lindsay A. Wilson et al., 49 J. of L., Med. & Ethics, 688-691 (2021). A Reliability Check on Expert Witness Testimony in Medical Malpractice Litigation: Mandatory Medical Simulation, Julie L. Campbell, 31 Health Matrix 1 (2021). A Truly Modern Prometheus: Law and Policy at the Brink of A Genetic Revolution, … Continued
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services1 Covered health care providers and health plans (covered entities)2 can use remote communication technologies3 to provide audio-only telehealth4 services when such communications are conducted in a manner that is consistent with the applicable requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of ١٩٩٦ (HIPAA) Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules … Continued
“We must find time to stop and thank those the people who make a difference in our lives.” – John F. Kennedy As a growing professional, there are some people in one’s life that make a lasting impact. For me, both former Editors-in-Chief Robert Swidler and Brendan Parent, have been such people. Both have served … Continued
The No Surprises Act (NSA) was signed into law by President Donald J. Trump on December 27, 2020 as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act. The NSA’s major provisions went into effect on January 1, 2022. The NSA provides individuals covered under group and individual health plans protection from receiving surprise medical bills after they … Continued
Introduction The Empire State Bioethics Consortium (ESBC) is a new not-for-profit organization for health care ethics professionals across New York State. Initially formed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, its mission extends beyond pandemic-related ethical issues: to identify and respond to health-related ethical issues faced by individuals, families, populations, and communities throughout New York State, … Continued
Since the Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act (EKRA) was enacted in October of 2018, health care attorneys have been waiting for further clarification on the reach of the statute. EKRA has striking similarities to the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS), but it also deviates from the AKS in significant ways. Unlike the AKS that only applies to … Continued
As a civil rights practitioner who personally believes that vaccination is a vital tool for protecting society against viruses such as COVID-19, I ask myself: What “civil liberties” are we talking about regarding COVID-19 mandates? COVID-19, especially in its original and Delta variant versions, is a deadly disease. Fighting the COVID-19 virus has become, it … Continued