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...
by admin | Jul 1, 2025 | Healthcare Law Updates
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...
by admin | Jun 1, 2025 | Healthcare Law Updates
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...
by admin | May 1, 2025 | Healthcare Law Updates
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...
