December 21, 2023
Cybersecurity is a critical issue for the health care sector, as cyberattacks can disrupt patient care, compromise sensitive data and endanger lives. In December 2023, the U.S. Department of Health and Human [...]
December 12, 2023
The winter holidays are magical as this is a time of joy, celebration and gratitude for many people. However, this time can also pose some challenges and risks for personal and organizational [...]
October 2, 2023
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a global initiative to raise awareness and promote best practices for online safety and security. Cybersecurity is not only a concern for large corporations or government agencies, [...]
September 25, 2023
Federal funding is set to lapse at the end of the federal government’s fiscal year, meaning a government shutdown could occur on October 1, 2023. Shutdowns have become increasingly common in recent [...]
September 5, 2023
September is National Preparedness Month In a world that is constantly evolving and where the frequency and intensity of emergencies is increasing, it's crucial to be prepared for the unexpected. National Preparedness [...]
June 16, 2023
On February 2, 2023, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) published Program Assistance Letter (PAL) 2023-01, Calendar Year 2024 Requirements for Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) Coverage for Health Centers and [...]
June 9, 2023
On May 9, 2023 the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) issued the “Temporary Extension of COVID-19 Telemedicine Flexibilities for Prescription of Controlled Medications.” [...]
May 31, 2023
Yesterday, the American Health Law Association, in conjunction with the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association, released their latest podcast “Career Journeys in Health Law: Insights from Four Asian American Attorneys.” FTLF [...]
April 11, 2023
This week, FTLF attorneys Phillip A. Escoriaza, Rosie Dawn Griffin, and Scott S. Sheffler will speak at the National Grant Management Association’s (NGMA) 2023 Annual Grants Training in Washington, DC. The firm’s [...]
January 17, 2023
On December 27, 2022, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a guidance document relating to the obligations of Federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) to issue a good faith estimate [...]