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Red Flags in Physician Contracts

In recent years, we’ve seen physician contracts increase in length, complexity and burdens on employed physicians. There are lots of red flags that physicians need to be aware of when reviewing their potential contracts.

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Physician contracts contain a wide variety of terms and obligations and can be very specific. It is essential that physicians review their proposed employment contracts with a specialized attorney so they fully understand the potential consequences

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The Nevada Board of Regents adopted a new definition of anti-Semitism

The Nevada Board of Regents voted Friday to adopt a new definition for anti-Semitism to use in anti-bias and anti-discrimination training at all of its higher education institutions.

As part of an update to its policies that will require Nevada’s colleges and universities to establish diversity training every two years, the board also adopted a new definition for anti-Semitism that is used by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance, an organization that works to educate communities about the Holocaust.

The alliance’s definition for antisemitism differs from other definitions in specifying that, “while not all criticism of Israel is antisemitic, criticism can

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What does the ‘L’ in LGBTQ stand for? What identifying as lesbian means.

According to a 2022 Gallup poll, 7.1% of US adults self-identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or something other than heterosexual.

As we begin to learn more about the Colorado Springs shooting and the community mourning those who lost their lives and were injured at Club Q, some have questions about how to support their LGBTQ+ loved ones.

The best first step is to learn about the community. Asking your LGBTQ+ friends and family is an option, but be mindful of placing the burden of your education on others when there are so many resources at your disposal.

LGBTQ resources:

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Are You Protected Against Cyberattacks?

During the height of the COVID-19 panic, hospitals and healthcare entities were constantly being warned of the possibility of cyberattacks. While many were thwarted, cyberattacks against healthcare entities continued and many entities were not as well prepared as other industries.

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While in the past, the focus of cyber security has been on preventing data breaches, cybercriminals have largely shifted to locking down healthcare systems with ransomware. With this shift in

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This is why the NJ Legislature must redefine anti-Semitism

Anti-Semitic incidents have been on the rise in New Jersey. Condemnation of all forms of Jew-hatred is necessary and important, but not enough. Education and dialogue are needed to address Jew-hatred in New Jersey. To be able to truly engage in education and dialogue to combat such bigotry, the State of New Jersey needs to adopt a definition of anti-Semitism.

In May 2022, S2434/A3882 was introduced in the New Jersey State Legislature, which would establish the definition of anti-Semitism adopted by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (“IHRA”) in 2016 as the State’s definition of anti-Semitism. The IHRA defines anti-Semitism as

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Estate Planning Terms to Know

Estate planning is an incredibly important tool, not just for the wealthy or those thinking about retirement. On the contrary, estate planning is something every adult should do.

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Estate planning can help you accomplish any number of goals, including appointing guardians for minor children, choosing healthcare agents to make decisions for you should you become ill, minimizing taxes so you can pass more wealth onto your family members, and stating

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How to Choose: Will v. Trusts

Depending on your situation, assets, stage in life and more, you might need a trust, a will, or both. We can help explain the differences between the documents.

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Wills and trusts are very different estate planning documents and either can be the right choice, depending on your circumstances. While they both provide instructions for distributing assets following death, a trust is generally a much more detailed document.

One of the

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Are You Providing Patients with their Records Quickly Enough?

The Office of Civil Rights (OCR) continues to enforce their HIPAA Right of Access initiative on behalf of patients.

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Healthcare providers have been warned about complying with the HIPAA Right of Access as set out in the 21st Century CURES Act.

Now, providers are seeing words in action.

Since beginning the enforcement initiative, the OCR has brought forth 38 actions with financial penalties against healthcare providers in violation of the

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