by admin | Feb 1, 2026 | Healthcare Law Updates
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...
by admin | Jan 1, 2026 | Healthcare Law Updates
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...
by admin | Nov 1, 2025 | Healthcare Law Updates
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...
by admin | Oct 1, 2025 | Healthcare Law Updates
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...
by admin | Sep 1, 2025 | Healthcare Law Updates, Professional Misconduct
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...
