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…
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United States Department of Justice continues its crusade against Healthcare Fraud: A highlight on MSO relationships
By: Cristina N. Hyde, JD Last year the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) reported recovering more than $5.6 billion in settlements and judgments related to cases involving fraud and false claims against the government. The majority of the cases involved the healthcare industry and included situations wherein actors were found to have entered into unlawful…
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Executive Order No. 295: Governor Murphy establishes certification program for LGBQT+ – owned businesses
By: Cristina N. Hyde, JD On May 3, 2022, Governor Murphy signed Executive Order No. 295; requiring the inclusion of LGBTQ+-owned businesses in New Jersey’s existing Minority and/or Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) program. The M/WBE program, is a certificate program meant to help businesses access contracts with government entities. Effective immediately, the order requires that…
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Firm Achievements: Campanella Law Office Principal Gina Campanella To Be Featured in the 2022 Top 100 Attorneys Magazine
By: Cristina N. Hyde, JD Campanella Law Office is pleased to announce that Gina L. Campanella, founder and principal of the firm, will be featured in the 2022 Top 100 Attorneys Magazine. The 2022 Top 100 Attorneys Magazine features one hundred men and women, who are making an impact within their field of law. Featured…
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New York Adopts Full Practice Authority Legislation for Nurse Practitioners
By: Cristina N. Hyde, JD Earlier this month, with the passing of its budget, New York became the 25th state to grant full and independent practice authority to nurse practitioners (NPs). Intended to promote access to care, help attract and retain nurses, and address healthcare disparities among different communities, the new legislation eliminates regulatory barriers…
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Advisory Opinion No. 22-04: Office of Inspector General Opines Favorably on Contingency Management Program
By: Cristina N. Hyde, JD Earlier this year, the Office of Inspector General issued an advisory opinion that determined use of an app-based contingency management program to support addiction recovery was permissible and did not run afoul of the Federal Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) and Beneficiary Inducement Prohibition (BIP). Contingency management is the use of positive reinforcement…