In an order issued on December 13, the United States Supreme Court declined to accept an appeal of the Second Circuit’s decision, which had refused to enforce the religious exemption to the COVID-19 vaccination [...]
The Department of Health has recently indicated that it will not be issuing the LHCSA RFO until 2022, and also until after the CDPAP RFO has been finalized. The Department’s representatives have stated that [...]
Assemblymember Gottfried, Chair of the Assembly Health Committee and New York’s longest-serving lawmaker, announced on Monday that he will be retiring at the end of 2022. He will not seek re-election. This means that [...]
The DOH has released a FAQ document on the HCS pertaining to the annual statistical report. The FAQs address some of the commonly asked questions that LHCSA/FI “combination” entities may have in completing the [...]
We are pleased to announce the launch of FOREWORK, an independent employment technologies and HR solutions company. Over the last several years, as I have worked with providers on their employment law compliance and – [...]
As part of President Biden’s investment and commitment to home care, New York State is slated to receive in excess of 1.4 billion dollars from the federal government over the course of the next [...]
As we reported last week, Governor Hochul has announced new masking requirements for all businesses across New York State. Special rules, however, apply to healthcare settings. As explained in a Department of Health-issued “Determination,” 1. Healthcare settings: [...]
Last night, Attorney General Letitia James announced that she was suspending her run for the Governor of New York. Through her Twitter account, James announced, "I have come to the conclusion that I must [...]
Today, Gov. Hochul announced that masks will be required in all indoor public places across New York State unless businesses or venues have a vaccine requirement. The Governor stated that the mandate is being [...]
Today, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that New York City would be imposing a vaccination mandate for private-sector employers. Mr. de Blasio announced the mandate amid the emergence of the omicron [...]