JUNE 27, 2023

Celebrating 231 years

1792 - 2023

Connecticut Modifies Non-Compete Law for Physicians, and Extends Protections to APRN’s and PA’s

Effective July 1, 2023, CT Public Act 23-97 modifies Connecticut’s non-competition statute in several ways. The new law amends how, when, and in what situations non-compete clauses may be used in employment agreements with physicians, APRN’s, and PA’s. The law clarifies, when applicable, the geographical restriction. The size and type of the medical employer also matters for physicians. Click here for information from the association’s general counsel, Garfunkel Wild, PC.

In a tangentially related matter, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a decision that held the inclusion of broad non-disparagement and confidentiality provisions in severance agreements is unlawful.

Click here to read an article on non-disparagement and confidentiality provisions in severance agreements.

Telehealth and Termination of the Public Health Emergency

In March 2020, Governor Ned Lamont signed an emergency waiver relaxing state telehealth regulation to enable more people to receive medical care from their homes. One measure prohibited commercial insurance carriers from reducing reimbursement for services because they were provided through telehealth instead of in-person. Last year, the legislature passed a law extending the telehealth provisions through June 30, 2024. For now, Medicaid will continue to reimburse equally for telehealth according to the Department of Social Services. The federal government extended most of the telehealth waivers for Medicare through December 31, 2024.

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Medicare Physician Payment Continues To Be a Battlefield

Did you know that physicians are the only providers whose Medicare payments do not automatically receive an annual inflationary update? Medicare physician payments have lagged 26% behind the rate of inflation growth since 2001, and this statutory flaw amplifies the impact of ‟budget neutrality” adjustments and other policy changes — especially now, just after the pandemic, when we’re dealing with record inflation. A bipartisan group of physician members of Congress have introduced H.R. 2474, which would address these problems. Please contact your legislators today — urge them to help fix the Medicare physician payment system by supporting H.R. 2474. For a pre-written, instantly communicated message, just go to fixmedicarenow.org.  

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TIME TO RENEW YOUR 2023 MEMBERSHIP

HCMA is the only county organization that provides:

• Educational Opportunities
• Political Advocacy
• Medical Practice Support
• Professional Support
• Legal Assistance
• Organizational Security
• Group Discounts

Ninety percent (90%) of the medical association dues for 2023 can be

deducted as a business expense.

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