Iowa Health Law Insights

Navigating Wage and Hour Challenges

March 20, 2025

United States: Healthcare entities have faced increasing pressure from the Department of Labor regarding wage and hour issues.

Yes, No, Maybe? Informed Consent in the Medical Environment

October 11, 2024

United States: Informed consent remains critical in healthcare, and over the last several years, there have been multiple updates from agencies and commissions providing clarifications.

FTC Issues in Healthcare

May 6, 2024

United States: The Federal Trade Commission recently propounded a rule regarding non-competes.

Assessing Payroll Rounding Policies After Wage Hour Class Action Suit

May 2, 2024

Many healthcare systems and hospitals practice “rounding” for employees who clock in and out. A recent Washington class action lawsuit takes a closer look at this practice. Healthcare employment lawyer Jo Ellen Whitney explains the case and what it could mean for the healthcare industry moving forward.

De-Escalate the Drama

April 30, 2024

United States: We live in a culture of escalation, drowning in drama, even in our workspace.

Complex Laws Around Healthcare Employees Get More Complicated

February 22, 2024

United States: Employers have seen an enormous number of changes recently to various rules about how they manage their employee base.

OIG Estimates COVID-19 Uninsured Program Paid Almost $784 Million in Ineligible Claims

July 24, 2023

United States: Are you a health care provider who received funds from the Health Resources and Services Administration's ("HRSA' s") COVID-19 Uninsured Program? If so, more inquiries and repayment demands may be coming.

It’s Time to Give Your Patient Finance Program a Check-Up

July 18, 2023

United States: On July 7, 2023, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, U.S. Department of Human Services, and U.S. Department of Treasury (collectively, the “agencies”) launched an inquiry into high-cost specialty financial products being offered to patients as a way to pay for routine medical care.

Iowa Takes Another Step in Limiting Non-Competes

May 16, 2023

United States: Over the last several years, HR managers have struggled with recruitment and retention, but few industries have had as much difficulty in obtaining adequate staff as healthcare.

Privacy Rules for Part 2 Programs Inch Closer to HIPAA

December 9, 2022

United States: Changes to the confidentiality rules relating to 42 CFR Part 2 Programs have been introduced. Public comments are due within 60 days after the November 28, 2022 publication of the Notice of Proposed Rule Making. Attorney Jo Ellen Whitney lays out what to consider and explains what the proposed changes may encompass.