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HIPAA Compliance and Identity Verification
Under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”), understanding what is considered a “reasonable effort” when verifying the identity of a person requesting protected...
Employee vs Independent Contractor: Considerations for Determining Employment Status
In Idaho, a worker’s status is an important factual determination that requires a detailed analysis. To determine whether an individual is an employee or independent contractor involves the careful...
Health Center’s Duty to Report Provider Misconduct
Under Idaho law, a health center must report a physician or physician assistant (“PA”) to the Board of Medicine for providing treatment that falls below the standard of care for any violation. ...
The Benefits of the ‘New Normal’ on Workforce Health
Cities begin to re-open and the new normal is something that employers and employees are starting to grapple with. As workplaces across the country have discovered that we can work together from...
What COVID-19 Might Mean for Employer Contributions to Your 401K Retirement
It’s common during a recession for employers to reduce business costs however they can, without necessarily laying off employees. One option is to reduce employer contributions to employee 401 (k)...
Billing for Telehealth Services During COVID-19: An Overview for Federally Qualified Health Centers
Federally qualified health centers (“health centers”) have the opportunity to utilize telehealth to continue serving their communities during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. As implementing...
Telehealth During COVID-19: What Federally Qualified Health Care Centers Should be Doing to Maximize Their Services
During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, the government is encouraging health care providers to adopt and use telehealth to see patients when possible. Telehealth is an effective way to maintain...
Understanding Tenants’ and Landlords’ Rights Under the CARES Act
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) effective as of March 27, 2020, imposed a 120-day nationwide moratorium on new eviction filings for certain rental properties. In...