Near the end of 2020, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed Senate Bill 2380 into law, establishing that essential workers’ contraction of COVID-19 during the Public Health Emergency is considered work-related and fully compensable for the purposes of workers’ compensation. This law applies to any individuals who ...

Since the global outbreak of the novel coronavirus, many health systems have seen a decline in normal patient services, leaving gaps in revenue. In light of the national public health emergency, Congress has passed legislation designed to support both citizens and hospitals during the pandemic—but without a thorough ...

Even before the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, workers’ compensation claims posed significant revenue cycle management challenges for healthcare facilities. If a work-related illness or injury is overlooked initially—whether because the PAS misses it or the patient does not sufficiently disclose information—the ...