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Author: Sean Kirkby

Bill would exempt app-based healthcare workers from workers’ compensation, minimum wage and unemployment insurance laws

Lawmakers are advancing legislation that would specify that “gig economy” healthcare workers are independent contractors and not employees of the online platforms they use to find shifts. Unions, state officials and long-term care providers have raised concerns. 

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Epic calls for dismissal of Texas lawsuit

Epic wants a court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the state of Texas that alleges the Verona-based electronic health records company runs an illegal monopoly and restricts parental access to kids’ medical records. 

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Prior authorization bill advances

The Senate’s insurance committee unanimously recommended legislation last week that would bar prior authorization for an initial period of time for certain therapy services. 

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