Now is the time for U.S. employers interested in sponsoring professional level workers for H-1B status to prepare to register in the upcoming H-1B Cap Lottery. This includes healthcare employers
Continue Reading The Clock is Ticking: H-1B Cap Season is HereDOL 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 ForwardWatch 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 FraudPandemic Acceleration of Consolidation of the Health Care Industry
Almost 3 of 4 physicians are now employed by hospitals, health systems and other corporate entities (i.e., private equity firms and health insurers).
According to an article published by the
Continue Reading Pandemic Acceleration of Consolidation of the Health Care IndustryNew Telehealth Guidance Gives Thumbs-Up to Audio-Only Services
On June 13th, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (“HHS”) issued guidance advising that covered health care providers and health plans (covered entities) can provide audio-only telehealth services
Continue Reading New Telehealth Guidance Gives Thumbs-Up to Audio-Only ServicesThe No Surprises Act is Here: How do Practices Comply? (Part I)
The federal No Surprises Act is now in effect, and it is changing how medical practices, ambulatory surgery centers, and hospitals interact with patients and health insurers. See our initial
Continue Reading The No Surprises Act is Here: How do Practices Comply? (Part I)