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Summary of SB 15 (new state law regarding parental consent for COVID vaccine)
NOTE: As introduced, SB15 would have added new lawsuit opportunities against pediatricians and pediatric practices into the vaccine passport law. The Medical Association worked successfully with the Alabama Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics and others to stop that. However, attempts to resolve the vaccine passport law’s broad language currently applying to all vaccinations…
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ALAPAC Announces Second Round of Contributions of 2022 Election Cycle
The Alabama Medical PAC (ALAPAC), the official political committee of Alabama physicians and the Medical Association, has announced its second round of contributions for the 2022 election cycle. In 2021, ALAPAC launched a new governance model comprised of Regional Boards which work in conjunction with the Board of Directors to vet candidates for local legislative…
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Discussion with Decisionmakers: Rep. Ed Oliver
Representative Oliver represents Alabama’s 81st District covering Chilton, Coosa, and Tallapoosa Counties. He is the Vice-Chair on the House Health Committee. After graduating from the University of Alabama, Representative Oliver attended the Command and General Staff College and served in the Army as a helicopter pilot and then an ambulance helicopter pilot. He is also…
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2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Rule – Conversion Factor and More
By: Anthony Romano, Burr & Forman, LLP On November 2, 2021, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) issued a final rule (the “PFS Rule”) which includes updates for Medicare payments under the Physician Fee Schedule, and other Medicare Part B issues, on or after January 1, 2022. The PFS Rule is described as…
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Discussions with Decisionmakers: Sen. Donnie Chesteen
What first prompted you to consider running office? In 2010, I felt a call to step into the political arena. How does your background help serve you on the Healthcare Committee and also the Legislature? I had a career in medical sales, I feel as if that set me up. It is important to serve…
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President Biden’s Executive Order to Expand Vaccination Requirements for Healthcare Facilities and Federal Contractors
by: Jim Hoover As most people know by now, on September 9, 2021 President Biden announced his Path Out of the Pandemic: COVID-19 Action Plan. As part of the plan, the President signed Executive Order 14042, Ensuring Adequate COVID Safer Protocols for Federal Contractors. The Executive Order is a six-prong, comprehensive plan outlining the President’s…
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Special Session on Corrections Issues Concludes
The Legislature convened last week for the first of what are expected to be two special sessions this fall. Gov. Ivey – who has authority under Alabama law to call the legislature into a “special and extraordinary session” – had asked Alabama legislators to begin work on Monday, Sept. 27 to take up corrections related…
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Discussions with Decisionmakers: Rep. Rhett Marques
Rep. Marques was elected to the House of Representatives in 2018. He is the owner of Goodson Tire & Auto and lives in Enterprise. He is on the House Health Committee. What first prompted you to consider running office? Since I was in college, I enjoyed the political side of things. I enjoy serving people.…
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HHS Announces $25.5 Billion in Provider Funding for Covid-19 Relief
More help is on the way for health care providers affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), is providing $25.5 billion in new funding. This includes $8.5 billion for the American Rescue Plan (ARP) and $17 billion for Phase 4 of…
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Discussions with Decisionmakers: Rep. Anthony Daniels
Representative Daniels was elected to the Alabama House of Representatives in 2014. He represents Alabama’s 53rd District covering Madison County. In 2017, he became the youngest person and the first minority to ever become the House Minority Leader in Alabama. He is a graduate of Alabama A&M and is an elementary school teacher by trade.…