Recent Newsletters
Schaum Law is dedicated to not only serving the medical professions, but also corporate real estate and other property agreements. We produce a periodic newsletter that is directed toward informing our subscribers to changes in laws that may have a positive or negative effect on their practice or them personally.
“Right-to-Die Bill” for the Terminally Ill
February 2026 TO: ALL INTERESTED PHYSICIANS On February 5th, 2026, following up on her December announcement, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the “Right-to-Die Bill,” for the Terminally Ill. The legislation will apply to adults who have an incurable, irreversible illness...
Gov. Hockul vetoes the “Grieving Families Act” for fourth time.
January 2026 TO: ALL INTERESTED PHYSICIANS On December 2, 2025, Gov. Kathy Hochul vetoed the ‘Grieving Families Act,’ (Bill No. A6063). This is now the fourth time the Governor has rejected this piece of legislation. The bill would have, among other things...
Major Change coming to Original Medicare: Prior Authorization Pilot Begins in 2026
November 2025 TO: ALL INTERESTED PHYSICIANS Original Medicare (sometimes called traditional Medicare) has been known for its simplicity. Beneficiaries rarely needed prior authorization before receiving care, unlike those enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans. That is...
New Second Court Ruling: Power of Attorney is Not Enough for ERISA Standing
October 2025 TO: ALL INTERESTED PHYSICIANS As reported in the NYS Health Law Journal, in the matter Karkare on behalf of JN v. Int’l Ass’n of Bridge, 140 F.4th 60 (2d Cir. 2025), the Second Circuit Held that Power of Attorney Does Not Bestow Medical Provider with...
NY Court Affirms Sevent Amendment Jury Trial Right in Professional Disciplinary Actions
September 2025 TO: ALL INTERESTED PHYSICIANS In a recent ruling, as reported in the New York Health Law Journal, the Supreme Court of Schoharie County found that Seventh Amendment Protects a professional’s right to a Civil Jury Trial amid a Disciplinary Action...
Mental Health Ailments Reading Epidemic Levels
July 2025 TO: MEMBERS OF THE LONG ISLAND JEWISH ORGANIZED MEDICAL STAFF As reported in the NY Health Journal, mental health ailments are reaching epidemic levels. As of 2022, over 49,000 Americans died by suicide, making it a leading cause of death in the United...
Important Changes to NY Family Health Care Decisions Act
June 2025 TO: MEMBERS OF THE LONG ISLAND JEWISH ORGANIZED MEDICAL STAFF As reported in the Health Law Journal, important changes to New York’s Family Health Care Decisions Act have recently been implemented. Governor Hochul signed a bill that amended the Family...
Death with Dignity
May 2025 TO: MEMBERS OF THE LONG ISLAND JEWISH ORGANIZED MEDICAL STAFF On April 29th, after a long floor debate, the NY State Assembly passed Assembly Bill 136, the Medicaid in Dying Act, also known as “Death With Dignity Act.” New York would be one of eleven other...
Amendment to Prescription Labels Law
April 2025 TO: MEMBERS OF THE LONG ISLAND JEWISH ORGANIZED MEDICAL STAFF On March 23, 2025, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation, (S. 36A/A.2145A): TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the education law and the public health law, in relation to prescription labels for...