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Healthcare Power of Attorney Reinstated in Oklahoma

WebMay 11, 2022. The Oklahoma Legislature reinstated the durable power of attorney for healthcare through the adoption of Senate Bill 1596, which will again provide Oklahomans with an option to execute a healthcare power of attorney (HCPOA). SB 1596 (emergency legislation approved by Governor Stitt on April 29, 2022) was authored by Senator Brent

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Changes to Affect Ability to Designate Healthcare …

WebChanges to Affect Ability to Designate Healthcare Decision-Makers. October 29, 2021. Oklahomans will soon be unable to appoint a designee to make health care decisions on their behalf in the form of a power of attorney. Nov. 1 marks the date House Bill 2548 goes into effect, legislation that establishes Oklahoma’s new Uniform Power of

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The Elimination of the Oklahoma Durable Power of …

WebOn November 1, 2021, House Bill 2548 will go into effect, establishing the new Oklahoma Uniform Power of Attorney Act. This new legislation repeals the provisions of the Uniform Durable Power of Attorney Act (DPOA Act) which have historically provided individuals the ability to execute a durable power of attorney for healthcare purposes.

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Access to Abortion in Emergency Situations to be …

WebIt goes on to state, by way of example, that “If qualified medical personnel determine that the patient’s condition, such as an ectopic pregnancy, requires stabilizing treatment to prevent serious jeopardy to the patient’s health (including a serious impairment or dysfunction of bodily functions or any bodily organ or a threat to life

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Ransomware Attacks in Health Care System Should be a …

WebRansomware Attacks in Health Care System Should be a National Emergency. On February 21, 2024, Change Healthcare, a medical payment processing company, fell victim to a ransomware attack that made a catastrophic impact on hospitals and pharmacies and their ability to process payments and insurance claims. In an op-ed for the Dallas Morning …

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New OSHA Regulations Affect Healthcare Providers

WebThe Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently issued an Emergency Temporary Standard, or ETS, with new standards for protecting healthcare workers from the risk of infection. While many industry professionals have become accustomed to dealing with COVID precautions in medical settings, the mandate is significant because it is the

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DOL Resources Can Help Employees Affected By Cancer

WebHelp for health care providers flyer: The flyer guides health care providers through FMLA rules concerning medical certifications. Medical professionals can reference its tenets to ensure patients’ and family caregivers’ employment is protected as they deal with serious health conditions, including cancer.

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State Adds Exemptions to Nurse Anesthetist Supervision …

WebNovember 6, 2020. Recent modifications to the Oklahoma Nursing Practice Act, along with actions taken by the governor, have resulted in Oklahoma hospitals being exempt from federal Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist physician supervision requirements. Oklahoma joins 18 other states in adopting this exemption.

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Gavel to Gavel: SCOTUS to Consider Abortion Access in …

WebIt goes on to state, by way of example, that “If qualified medical personnel determine that the patient’s condition, such as an ectopic pregnancy, requires stabilizing treatment to prevent serious jeopardy to the patient’s health (including a serious impairment or dysfunction of bodily functions or any bodily organ or a threat to life

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Six Qualifying Events for Emergency Paid Sick Leave

WebThis summary focuses on the six 6 triggering events for an employee to qualify for Emergency Paid Sick Leave (ESL), and outlines the additional guidance provided by the DOL regulations on when ESL should be paid. The FFCRA provides for ESL, where a qualifying employee cannot work or telework, because the employee:

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Employee Benefits & ERISA

[email protected]. Phone: 405.239.6675. Crowe & Dunlevy’s Employee Benefits & ERISA team combines depth and breadth of knowledge with extensive experience in addressing health/welfare and retirement/profit-sharing plan benefits issues, including those arising under ERISA, FEHBA, FEGLIA, Medicare, COBRA, HIPAA, ACA, …

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Employer Benefit Compliance in the Post-Dobbs Landscape

WebSince the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Dobbs v.Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which held that there is not a constitutionally protected right to abortion, employers have been left questioning how to navigate the impact of this case on their workforce and benefits offerings.Post-Dobbs, it is up to each individual state to decide what limits to place on …

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FFCRA Return to Work Issues, Employee Record-Keeping …

WebThe one-year period starts on the earlier of the date the leave related to a public health emergency concludes or the date 12 weeks after the eligible employee’s leave began. Recordkeeping. Employers must maintain FFCRA documentation for four years, regardless of whether leave was granted or denied.

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Elizabeth Dalton

WebElizabeth Dalton is a director in the firm’s Oklahoma City office and serves as the Chair of the Healthcare Practice Group. Her practice focuses on issues relating to the healthcare industry for both taxable and nonprofit businesses. Elizabeth frequently represents clients in a broad range of business transactions, including organization

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Alison M. Howard

WebAlison Howard is a director in the firm’s Oklahoma City office and chair of the Employee Benefits & ERISA practice group. She has practiced law for more than 15 years, largely in the employee benefits and health care law arenas. Alison provides clients legal advice and document drafting services and also handles complex civil litigation and

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Laura Brookins Fleet

WebLaura Brookins Fleet is an attorney with the Oklahoma City office of Crowe & Dunlevy and has been a registered lobbyist in Oklahoma since 2001. Laura’s primary practice focuses on healthcare, administrative and insurance law. As a member of the firm’s Healthcare and Administrative & Regulatory Practice Groups, her practice covers a broad

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2022 OKHIMA Annual Convention

Web2022 OKHIMA Annual Convention. April 13, 2022. Healthcare Practice Group members Karen S. Rieger and Maggie K. Martin are presenting at the 2022 Oklahoma Health Information Management Association Convention and Vendor Show taking place April 13-15, 2022 at the Grand Casino Hotel Resort in Shawnee, OK. Their presentations will cover:

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Administrative & Regulatory

WebPhone: 405.234.3248. Crowe & Dunlevy is a founding member of State Law Resources, a national network of independent law firms – one from each state and two from the District of Columbia – each selected for its demonstrated abilities in handling administrative, regulatory and governmental relations issues at the state and federal levels.

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