By: Cristina N. Hyde, JD On July 28, 2022, the New Jersey State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners (NJSBPT) determined that a New Jersey licensed physical therapist (PT) may be employed by a non-profit corporation or a corporation owned by a non-licensee. In each case, however, the PT must: Act independently in their practice of physical…
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P.L.2022, C.101: What You Need to Know about New Jersey’s Healthcare Facility Successorship Bill
By: Cristina N. Hyde, JD On August 18, 2022, Governor Phil Murphy signed the Healthcare Facility Successorship Bill (the “Bill”) into law. The new law (P.L.2022, C.101) takes effect in mid-November. Applicable to all sales, transfers and any other arrangements that affect the control of a healthcare entity after the effective date, it’s purpose is to…
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No Surprises Act: Treasury Issues Final Rules in Continued Effort to Prevent Surprise Billing for Medical Care
By: Cristina N. Hyde, JD Last week, the United States Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury released the latest installment in a series of final rules concerning the implementation of the No Surprises Act (the “Act”). The Act provides patients with federal protections against balance billing; specifically requiring private health insurance companies…
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DOBI Bulletin No. 22-07: Commissioner Warns Real Estate Licensees to Remain Vigilant
By: Cristina N. Hyde, JD Early last month, the Department of Banking and Insurance (DOBI) issued Bulletin No. 22-07, warning real estate licensees of the importance of continued compliance with the Real Estate Broker and Salesperson Act (the “Act”). Speaking specifically to those functioning as teams and the brokers of record who are managing them,…
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New York Senate Bill S9427A: New State Legislation Poised to Require Pay Transparency
By: Cristina N. Hyde, JD On June 1, 2022, in an effort to address systemic pay inequity throughout the state, the New York State Legislature passed Senate Bill S9427A. If signed by Governor Kathy Hochul, the new law will require employers to disclose critical information about compensation when advertising for a new job opportunity, promotion…
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New Guidance on Patient Privacy: HHS addresses how Dobbs affects protected health information
Campanella Law Office Statement on the United States Supreme Court Ruling in Dobbs vs. Jackson Women’s Health Organization: Campanella Law Office believes that there is a wholly valid constitutionally legal basis and deep-seated precedent for a federal constitutional right to privacy for all Americans, specifically including in healthcare and private decisions about health care that…
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SAVE Act Introduced: New Federal Legislation Addresses Dire Need to Protect Hospital Personnel From Violence
By: Cristina N. Hyde, JD On June 7, 2022, bipartisan legislation was introduced to the United States House of Representatives that addresses a rising level of hospital violence and its effect on quality care. The Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees (SAVE) Act (H.R. 7961), addresses the need to provide our healthcare employees with a…
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Reminder: Effective Date for Lead-Paint Inspections of Residential Rentals Approaches
By: Cristina N. Hyde, JD Last July, Governor Murphy signed a legislative package focused on prioritizing public health through a state-wide program to reduce New Jersey citizens’ exposure to lead paint. Establishing New Jersey as a national leader in lead poisoning prevention, the legislation recognizes lead as a dangerous neurotoxin that can impact a child’s…