Fourth Circuit Sends Virginia COPN Challenge Back to District Court for Further Fact Finding

In a decision released October 23, 2013, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit partially reversed a federal district court’s dismissal of a constitutional challenge to Virginia’s Certificate of Public Need (COPN) law. http://w… Read More
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October 1, 2013 Deadline for Notices to Employees of Health Insurance Coverage Options

October 1, 2013 is the official deadline for all employers subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) to provide notices to current and new employees of the health insurance coverage options available through the employer and the health ins… Read More
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Virginia Department of Health Issues Updated Guidance for COPN IFFCs

On May 31, 2013, the Virginia Department of Health issued an updated guidance document regarding Certificate of Public Need (COPN) Informal Fact Finding Conference (IFFC) Policies and Procedures. While no substantive changes have been made to the req… Read More
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Virginia Office of Licensure and Certification Issues New Guidance on Nursing Facility Resident Transfer or Discharge

In December, the Virginia Department of Health Office of Licensure and Certification (OLC) issued revised guidelines intended to explain and clarify the regulations and previous guidance for resident transfer and discharge. The guidance is applicable… Read More
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