Jennifer Lindberg

Rapid Testing – What Employers Need to Know

The FDA is granting unprecedented flexibility to labs to develop and offer COVID-19 tests across the country. As one example, Abbott recently announced a new test that may deliver results within 13 minutes. This test, and others being developed, may be key components in the ability to widely test individuals outside of a hospital environment and... Read More

Relaxed Regulations for Food and Beverage Sales

As restaurants, bars, and breweries struggle to adjust to our new social-distancing normal, the state has relaxed some of the regulations on how these businesses can continue to provide alcohol to their customers. Specifically, there has been significant flexibility provided as to what, and how, beer or liquor can leave the facility. All... Read More

Sweeping Telemedicine Expansion Ordered to Combat COVID-19

The need for access to health care is growing by the day. As hospitals and clinics are seeing an extremely high volume of patients seeking treatment related to COVID-19, other care avenues must be considered. In addition to the increased need for treatment, public health officials are encouraging individuals, specifically those considered to be... Read More

AHA Seeks to Simplify Contracting Process for Physicians and Suppliers to Meet Increased Staffing Needs Resulting from COVID-19

Hospitals are facing an increased need for flexibility in implementing new models of care as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. In order to appropriately staff their facilities, many hospitals are shifting resources in order to provide the high level of care required by the incoming patients. In recognition of these new demands, the American... Read More

Evictions Postponed due to Impacts of COVID-19

In light of the economic impacts of COVID-19, federal and state authorities are taking steps to suspend evictions and foreclosure actions. Evictions Governor Reynolds suspended the regulatory provisions governing evictions under the Iowa Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, the Manufactured Home Communities or Mobile Home Parks Residential... Read More