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ACOs

ACO REACH Tweaks Help Smaller Group Practices, Promote Health EquityCompliance and Legal Considerations for Value Based Arrangements

Affordable Care Act

Federal Rules Limit “Junk” Health PlansTransparency in Coverage Final Rule Took Effect on July 1Federal Government Delays Enforcement of Price Transparency Rule

Antitrust

DOJ Sues NYPFTC Forms Task Force to Investigate Healthcare Transactions, Deceptive MarketingCigna Sues Bristol Myers Squibb Alleging Scheme to Block Generic Drug

Artificial Intelligence

OpenAI Unveils ChatGPT Health, Connecting Medical Records to Conversational AIKaiser to Present on "Enforcement Trends Impacting the Drug and Device Industries" PanelExpert Witness Report in FCA Case Afflicted with AI Hallucinations

Behavioral Health

Mental Health Clinic Sues Kaiser over Termination of Participation AgreementOIG Report Exposes “Ghost Networks” Across U.S.OIG Issues Favorable Advisory Opinion on Donations to Non-Profit Foundation

Cannabis

New Employment Laws and Regulations Regarding Marijuana in the WorkplaceNJ Publishes Guidance on Cannabis Sales & Use Tax and Social Equity Excise FeeCOVID-19 and Legal Chaos Dent CBD Market

COVID-19

Bronx Nursing Center Fights $31 Million HHS Recoupment from PandemicMedicare Telehealth Waivers ExtendedMedicare Telehealth Flexibilities Expire

Cybersecurity

Dental Practice Settles Data Breach Lawsuit for $1.2 MillionDOJ Targeting Healthcare for False Claims Act EnforcementOCR Announces $800,000 HIPAA Settlement with Florida Health System

Dentistry

NY Greenlights Greater Autonomy for Dental HygienistsSimensky to Present on 2025 Greater NY Dental Meeting PanelDental Practice Settles Data Breach Lawsuit for $1.2 Million

Electronic Health Records

OpenAI Unveils ChatGPT Health, Connecting Medical Records to Conversational AIOCR Issues Guidance on Parental Access to Children’s Medical RecordsDental Practice Settles Data Breach Lawsuit for $1.2 Million

Employer/Employee

Restrictive Covenants and Related Topics in the Health Care Space and BeyondExpect Increase in FTC Noncompete Enforcement Despite Withdrawal of Nationwide BanFailed Restrictive Covenant Case Signals a Warning to Practices

False Claims Act

Aetna Settles FCA Allegations for $117.7 MillionDiagnostic Lab to Pay $9.6 Million to Settle FCA/AKS AllegationsThe Intersection Between OMIG’s Home Care Audit Protocols and Liability Risk Under The False Claims Act

FDA

OIG Issues Favorable Advisory Opinion for Waiving Cost Sharing for Cancer Screening TestKaiser to Present on "Enforcement Trends Impacting the Drug and Device Industries" PanelEnforcement Trends Impacting the Drug and Device Industries

Fraud and Abuse

Bronx Nursing Center Fights $31 Million HHS Recoupment from PandemicNY Medicaid Program Placed Under CMS Microscope Over Fraud Concerns Involving Home Health-Related ServicesHow a Texas Couple is Getting Rich Off Out-of-Network Medical Bills

HIPAA

OpenAI Unveils ChatGPT Health, Connecting Medical Records to Conversational AIOCR Issues Guidance on Parental Access to Children’s Medical RecordsDental Practice Settles Data Breach Lawsuit for $1.2 Million

Home Health

NY Medicaid Program Placed Under CMS Microscope Over Fraud Concerns Involving Home Health-Related ServicesNest Health Launches In-Home Prenatal Program for Medicaid Patients in LouisianaRenewed Federal Focus On Abuses in Home Health Industry

Hospitals

DOJ Sues NYPHow a Texas Couple is Getting Rich Off Out-of-Network Medical BillsOCR Announces $800,000 HIPAA Settlement with Florida Health System

Legislation and Public Policy

Bronx Nursing Center Fights $31 Million HHS Recoupment from PandemicFTC Forms Task Force to Investigate Healthcare Transactions, Deceptive MarketingRI Proposes CPOM Ban, Reporting Requirements

Litigation

DOJ Sues NYPBronx Nursing Center Fights $31 Million HHS Recoupment from PandemicMarketing or Misconduct? Trends and Hot Topics on Anti-Kickback Enforcement

Medical Devices and Wearables

OpenAI Unveils ChatGPT Health, Connecting Medical Records to Conversational AIKaiser to Present on "Enforcement Trends Impacting the Drug and Device Industries" PanelDOJ and HHS Announce FCA Working Group

Medicare and Medicaid

Bronx Nursing Center Fights $31 Million HHS Recoupment from PandemicNY Medicaid Program Placed Under CMS Microscope Over Fraud Concerns Involving Home Health-Related ServicesHow a Texas Couple is Getting Rich Off Out-of-Network Medical Bills

Mergers and Acquisitions

FTC Forms Task Force to Investigate Healthcare Transactions, Deceptive MarketingRI Proposes CPOM Ban, Reporting RequirementsGov. Hochul Seeks Increased Scrutiny, Oversight of Health Care M&A

Nursing Homes

Bronx Nursing Center Fights $31 Million HHS Recoupment from PandemicNursing Home Appeals Power of CMS to Fine Without Jury TrialNursing Home Company Pays HIPAA Fine for Publicizing Patient Success Stories

Pharmaceuticals

Kaiser to Present on "Enforcement Trends Impacting the Drug and Device Industries" PanelDOJ and HHS Announce FCA Working GroupCigna Sues Bristol Myers Squibb Alleging Scheme to Block Generic Drug

Private Insurers

DOJ Sues NYPHow a Texas Couple is Getting Rich Off Out-of-Network Medical BillsAetna Settles FCA Allegations for $117.7 Million

Tax/IRS

Tax time approaches; check your practice-friendly deductionsThe taxman cometh: File wisely, secure the most from practice deductionsA Refresher on Form 990: Tips and Traps for Tax-Exempt Organizations

Telehealth

Medicare Telehealth Waivers ExtendedMental Health Clinic Sues Kaiser over Termination of Participation AgreementMedicare Telehealth Flexibilities Expire

Uncategorized

New York Amends Shield LawUnpacking NY Laboratory Regulations and Recent Enforcement TrendsAfter deported M.D. case, keep alien providers safe, especially if they travel

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