Brach Eichler Talks

NJDOH Proposes Amendments to Requirements for Licensure of Assisted Living Facilities

On April 1, 2024, the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) proposed amendments to the licensing standards for Assisted Living Facilities/Residences and Comprehensive Personal Care Homes. 
For more information, contact:Lani M. Dornfeld, CHPC | 973.403.3136 | ldornfeld@bracheichler.comMichael C. Foster | 973.403.3102 | mfoster@bracheichler.com
*This is an informational podcast only and not intended to create an attorney-client relationship with the attendees.

CarePoint Health Collaborates with Insight to Stabilize Finances

CarePoint Health System, a nonprofit hospital system that operates three hospitals in Hudson County New Jersey, has confirmed that it is collaborating with Insight, a Michigan based for-profit health management organization, in order to help stabilize the struggling hospital system’s finances.
For more information, contact:John D. Fanburg, Chair | 973.403.3107 | jfanburg@bracheichler.comJonathan J. Walzman | 973.403.3120 | jwalzman@bracheichler.com
*This is an informational podcast only and not intended to create an attorney-client relationship with the attendees.

New Jersey Counseling Center Owner Admits to $700K+ Healthcare Fraud Scheme

On March 19, 2024, the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey announced that an owner of a New Jersey counseling center admitted to fraudulently submitting numerous false claims to insurance carriers.
For more information, contact:Riza I. Dagli, Esq. | 973.403.3103 | rdagli@bracheichler.comVanessa Coleman, Esq. | 973.364.5208 | vcoleman@bracheichler.com
*This is an informational podcast only and not intended to create an attorney-client relationship with the attendees.

New Jersey Doctor Settles Allegations of False Claims Act Violations for Nearly $700k

On February 22, 2024, the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey announced that a New Jersey physician and his practice have settled allegations that they upcoded services, billed for services beyond what is feasible in a single day, and billed for services that were never rendered, all violations of the False Claims Act.
For more information, contact:Carol Grelecki, Esq. | 973.403.3140 | cgrelecki@bracheichler.comVanessa Coleman, Esq. | 973.364.5208 | vcoleman@bracheichler.com
*This is an informational podcast only and not intended to create an attorney-client relationship with the attendees.

Disability Rights New Jersey Files Lawsuit Alleging Abuse in New Jersey Psychiatric Hospitals

On February 20, 2024, Disability Rights New Jersey, a federally funded advocacy group for people with disabilities, filed a lawsuit against the New Jersey Department of Health and Department of Human Services and the State of New Jersey. The lawsuit alleges that individuals confined in New Jersey psychiatric hospitals are subjected to abusive conditions...
For more information, contact:Joseph M. Gorrell, Esq. | 973.403.3112 | jgorrell@bracheichler.comCynthia J. Liba, Esq. | 973.403.3106 | cliba@bracheichler.com
*This is an informational podcast only and not intended to create an attorney-client relationship with the attendees.

A Primer on the New FTC Non-Compete Clause Rule

In this podcast, Keith J. Roberts, Member and Chair of Brach Eichler's Litigation Practice, provides a primer on the new FTC non-compete clause rule.
WATCH NOW: FTC Adopts Final Rule Banning Workplace Non-Competes Webinar w/Keith J. Roberts
LISTEN NOW: Healthcare Law Alert - FTC Adopts Final Rule Banning Workplace Non-Competes
For more information, contact:Keith J. Roberts, Esq. | Member and Chair, Litigation | 973.364.5201 | kroberts@bracheichler.com
*This is an information podcast only and not intended to create an attorney-client relationship with the attendees.

FTC Adopts Final Rule Banning Workplace Non-Competes

The Federal Trade Commission on April 23, 2024 adopted a broad regulation that will void employer contracts, workplace policies, and compensation arrangements that prohibit, penalize, or in practice prevent a worker from working elsewhere (save for a few limited exceptions) when – and if – the ban goes into effect as scheduled in mid-August 2024.  This alert highlights the primary questions that an organization must answer to determine whether and to what extent the ban applies.  The firm will be presenting a webinar on May 9, 2024 at 1 p.m. describing the rule in greater detail and sharing practical recommendations how businesses can prepare.
The firm will explore the FTC non-compete rule in detail at its webinar on May 9, 2024 at 1:00pm.  
📰 Read the full alert now: https://www.bracheichler.com/insights/ftc-adopts-final-rule-banning-workplace-non-competes/
📧 For more information about the issues raised in this Alert, please contact: 
Keith J. Roberts, Esq., Member, Chair, Litigation Practice, at kroberts@bracheichler.com or 973-364-5201
Carol Grelecki, Esq., Member, Healthcare Practice, at cgrelecki@bracheichler.com or 973-403-3140
Jay Sabin, Esq., Member, Labor and Employment Practice, at jsabin@bracheichler.com or 917-596-8987
*This is intended to provide general information, not legal advice. Please contact the authors if you need specific advice.

HIPAA Privacy Rule to Support Reproductive Health Care Privacy – Final Rule with Lani M. Dornfeld, Esq., CHPC

On April 22, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a final rule, titled HIPAA Privacy Rule to Support Reproductive Health Care Privacy (Final Rule). The rule will become effective 60 days after formal publication in the Federal Register, with a final compliance deadline of 240 days after publication, except for certain requirements that must be complied with by February 16, 2026. The Final Rule was instituted in direct response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2022 decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization overturning precedent that protected a constitutional right to abortion, thus altering the legal and health care landscape in the United States. The rule also supports President Biden’s Executive Orders, including EO 14076, on protecting access to reproductive health care.
📰 Read the full alert now: https://www.bracheichler.com/insights/hipaa-privacy-rule-to-support-reproductive-health-care-privacy-final-rule/
🔗 Links to Rule and Fact Sheet: The Final Rule may be viewed here. The Final Rule Fact Sheet may be viewed here.
📧 For additional information or assistance with your privacy and security program, contact: Lani M. Dornfeld, Esq., CHPC, Member, Healthcare Practice Group, at ldornfeld@bracheichler.com or (973) 403-3136
*This is intended to provide general information, not legal advice. Please contact the author if you need specific advice.