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Reopening & Reversal: Employment Claims in the Hospitality Industry

On June 6, 2020, Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez signed an executive order reversing the county’s reopening plans due to the rise in COVID-19 cases. Although Mayor Gimenez subsequently modified the order to allow outdoor dining in restaurants, many establishments were forced to either lay off or furlough their employees, in many cases for a

Federal Court Rules for HHS’ Site-Neutral Payment Policy

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia reversed a lower court’s decision in American Hospital Association et al. v. Azar, ruling that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) has the authority to implement site-neutral payments. This decision directly impacts the hospital industry as it allows the federal government to

The Financial Impact of COVID-19 on Health Systems

The COVID-19 outbreak has brought about many clinical and operational challenges to hospitals and healthcare practices across the nation. Although some states have begun phased re-openings and healthcare providers have resumed elective procedures, many healthcare facilities and physician practices are facing financial crises as a result of the recent shutdowns.  While healthcare providers are working