The COVID-19 pandemic has raised numerous questions with regard to public health reporting requirements. This guidance addresses whether domestic violence agencies or shelters have an obligation to report cases of COVID-19 to a state or local public health department.
Overview Public health attorneys and practitioners are developing incredibly useful tools to support important data sharing during the COVID-19 pandemic. We hope that you find…
This issue brief explains the Final Rule and how it altered the public charge analysis. It also addresses some common myths about the scope and applicability of the Final Rule and highlights public health concerns in the context of the chilling effect on the use of non-cash benefits.
This webinar will review the actions taken by the federal government to prevent foreclosure and by state and local governments to prevent evictions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, Public Law 104-191 (HIPAA), does not regulate all health departments. This table is useful for health departments with HIPAA-covered disease prevention and control programs. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀
During this pandemic, public health may be asked to share patient specific COVID-19 information with first responders. Here is one county health department’s protocols for sharing COVID-19 identifiable patient information with first responders.
This webinar will identify various federal and state laws, including HIPAA, that impact public health’s ability to share COVID-19 information.
Overview Cruise Line Liability. Dalton v. Princess Cruise Line, Ltd. (U.S. District Court – Central District of California): On March 13, 2020, two former passengers…
Overview At-Risk Prisoner Release. Sumba v. Decker (U.S. District Court – Southern District of New York): On March 20, 2020, the Legal Aid Society and The Bronx…
Overview Prison Populations. Parsons v. Shins (U.S. District Court – Arizona): On March 16, 2020, in an ongoing class action suit against the Arizona Department…
