Nursing Work Force Shortages

By: Kathryn Ruscitto,Advisor I was recently asked to moderate a panel in NYC sponsored by the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation , on the shortage in the nursing workforce. Leaders from a variety of settings discussed the challenges facing nursing and the opportunities to improve recruitment and retention. The Center for Workforce Studies specifically detailed options … Read more

5 Points Your Physician Employment Agreement Should Address Regarding Med Mal Coverage

By: Jenn Negley Physician employment agreement clauses regarding your medical malpractice coverage are complex issues that are often muddled at best, and some even create more questions than they would if they just didn’t deal with the important malpractice insurance issues. Confusion and ambiguous wording in contracts create lawsuits so fully understanding these five points … Read more

Is Your Restrictive Covenant Still Enforceable?

By: Sarah E. Steinmann The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) made a big splash this spring when it published its Final Non-Compete Clause Rule (“Rule”), which bans most post-employment non-compete agreements between employers and workers. The FTC issued the Rule under its authority to regulate “unfair restraints on trade and business” and intends for the Rule … Read more

Cardiovascular Disease Research:One Phase Ahead of Alzheimer’s Studies?

By: Robert C. Cupelo, MD Principal Investigator For everyone involved in neurological disease research, the last two years have brought about major advances in our understanding of Alzheimer’s disease and related neurodegenerative disorders. Along with the discovery of new avenues for effective therapies, we now have, for the first time, proven disease modifying treatments. And … Read more