Within Normal Limits is Copic's podcast that addresses a wide variety of risk management, patient safety, and professional liability issues. We focus on timely topics and recently released a new episode that looks at the changes emerging out of the new administration and what these mean for healthcare providers.
Executive Orders and Federal Legislation: Considerations for Healthcare Providers
In this episode, Matt Groves, Copic’s General Counsel, talks about the impact of recent federal executive orders and legislation on healthcare providers. He provides general information about new federal initiatives and their potential risks, emphasizing the rapid changes and uncertainty in the legal landscape. Matt explains the differences between executive orders and legislation, and the concept of federal preemption over state laws. The discussion also covers the executive order on gender-affirming care, its implications for funding, and the potential risks for healthcare providers, including criminal and civil liabilities. In addition, the episode addresses issues related to immigration enforcement and abortion, providing guidance on how healthcare providers can navigate these complex legal areas.
