On December 1, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) published a Bulletin warning HIPAA covered entities and business associates about the use
Continue Reading OCR Warns Covered Entities and Business Associates about Tracking TechnologyThe Federal Government’s Continued Focus on COVID-19 Aid Fraud Leads to New Charges, Convictions and Sentencings
The Department of Justice’s continued focus on prosecuting fraud related to pandemic relief programs has resulted in a new batch of criminal charges, convictions and penalties for those who have
Continue Reading The Federal Government’s Continued Focus on COVID-19 Aid Fraud Leads to New Charges, Convictions and SentencingsDOL Proposed Rule Moves Revised Employee/Independent Contractor Classification Framework Forward
On October 13, 2022, a new proposed rule promulgated by the U.S. Department of Labor (the “DOL”) in connection with the classification of employees and independent contractors will be published
Continue Reading DOL Proposed Rule Moves Revised Employee/Independent Contractor Classification Framework ForwardNC Dental Board Proposes Second Version of Anesthesia and Sedation Rule Changes
Following several patient deaths in connection with sedation procedures, the North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners (“Dental Board”) in January 2022 published a series of proposed changes to its
Continue Reading NC Dental Board Proposes Second Version of Anesthesia and Sedation Rule ChangesImportant News on Emergency Visitation Policies for North Carolina Long-Term Care Facilities
The operators of North Carolina long-term care facilities may have some work to do preparing emergency visitation policies.
All North Carolina nursing homes, combination homes, adult care homes and family
Continue Reading Important News on Emergency Visitation Policies for North Carolina Long-Term Care FacilitiesWatch Out For The Minnesota Health Records Act
Medical providers operating in Minnesota must be aware of the Minnesota Health Records Act’s (“MHRA”) requirements to avoid liability exposure. Enterprising plaintiff’s attorneys are bringing these claims at an
Continue Reading Watch Out For The Minnesota Health Records ActCMS Advises Healthcare Providers to Prepare for End of PHE Flexibilities
On August 18, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) issued guidance regarding the looming end of the COVID-19 public health emergency (“PHE”) and the associated emergency authority
Continue Reading CMS Advises Healthcare Providers to Prepare for End of PHE FlexibilitiesUS Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General Warns Providers of Suspect Telemedicine Arrangements through Special Fraud Alert
While the rise of telehealth has brought us a plethora of advantages in the past two years, the concern of heightened fraud and abuse risks must not be overlooked. On
Continue Reading US Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General Warns Providers of Suspect Telemedicine Arrangements through Special Fraud AlertPA Health Care Facilities Act Amended to Permit More Procedures at Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) and Align with CMS Covered Procedures List
On July 11, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf signed Senate Bill 818 (“SB 818”) into law, which amends the Health Care Facilities Act to expand the number of procedures that may
Continue Reading PA Health Care Facilities Act Amended to Permit More Procedures at Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) and Align with CMS Covered Procedures ListCOVID-19 Fraud Enforcement Task Force Cracks Down on Pandemic-Related Fraud
By: Sarah Rozek and Alise Matherson
In May 2021, Attorney General Merrick Garland announced the creation of the COVID-19 Fraud Enforcement Task Force. The Task Force is comprised of
Continue Reading COVID-19 Fraud Enforcement Task Force Cracks Down on Pandemic-Related Fraud