COVID-19 was a once-in-a-century pandemic which caused millions of hospitalizations and deaths. Many health care providers risked their lives to provide services to people who were exposed to and infected with COVID. Now that we are on the “other side” … Read more
Months after COVID-19 brought everyday life to a halt, jury trials are back in Maryland. Our firm had the distinction of trying (and winning!) one of the first medical malpractice jury trials — during the pandemic — in the state. … Read more
COVID-19 does not stop us from raising key issues with the court, including motions to transfer venue. Recently, one of our healthcare clients had an important venue motion that needed to be resolved and which required thoughtful, detailed oral argument. … Read more
On April 3, 2020, Governor Hogan signed new telehealth bills into law that expand the definition and use of telehealth. These laws went into effect immediately. As a result, Maryland’s formal definition of telehealth now includes asynchronous telehealth interactions. “Asynchronous … Read more
Patients are coming back to the office. The Maryland Department of Health and the CDC have defined and declared criteria to make these in-person visits as safe as possible. But what else can you do to protect yourself from future … Read more
With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth visits are on the rise. As in face-to-face visits, it’s vitally important for patients to have full knowledge of the possible risks, benefits, alternatives, and for you to obtain informed consent. How is this … Read more