In December 2019, the New York State Department of Health (DOH) issued a Request for Offers (RFO) from fiscal intermediaries (FIs) to enter into contracts with the DOH to provide FI services in the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) for persons enrolled in Medicaid fee-for-service and Medicaid managed care programs. The CDPAP provides services
FTC Appears Ready to Begin Enforcing Its Health Breach Notification Rule
Rivkin Radler’s Shari Claire Lewis wrote an article, “FTC Appears Ready to Begin Enforcing Its Health Breach Notification Rule,” that was published in the New York Law Journal on April 18. The article discusses the Federal Trade Commission’s rule that requires manufacturers of connected medical devices, fitness trackers and other wearables, and health
DOJ Intervenes in Kickback Lawsuit Against Lab and Hospital Execs
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) recently intervened in an action filed in Texas against two laboratory CEOs, one hospital CEO, and numerous other executives, employees, and recruiters, seeking civil penalties and treble damages for violations of the False Claims Act. The DOJ’s complaint, which was unsealed on April 4, also alleges that the fraudulent
HHS Issues Guidance Clarifying Obligations of HIPAA Covered Entities
On March 22, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued guidance clarifying the obligations of covered entities to require their business associates to comply with HIPAA Administrative Simplification requirements related to standards for electronic health care transactions, code sets, unique identifiers, and operating rules.
While these requirements apply only to covered entities,
ACO REACH Tweaks Help Smaller Group Practices, Promote Health Equity
A March 21 article in Part B News, ACO REACH tweaks help smaller group practices, promote health equity,” discussed the Accountable Care Organization (ACO) Realizing Equity, Access and Community Health (REACH) model, which was announced on February 24 as a replacement for the CMS Global and Professional Direct Contracting (GPDC) model. Both programs are
A Refresher on Form 990: Tips and Traps for Tax-Exempt Organizations
On Thursday, April 14, in the next installment of Rivkin Radler’s Healthcare Compliance Lunch & Learn series, Rivkin Radler’s Lou Vlahos and Bernadette Kasnicki will provide a refresher on preparing Form 990, the tax return for tax-exempt organizations. The program will take place from 12:00 noon to 1:00 PM Eastern time via Zoom.
The topics
Medical Malpractice: Unique Issues in the Defense of Non-MD Healthcare Providers in the Homecare Setting
Rivkin Radler’s Eric Strober will be a panelist at the CLM Focus conference, taking place June 15-16 in Nashville, TN. His program, entitled “Medical Malpractice: Unique Issues in the Defense of Non-MD Healthcare Providers in the Homecare Setting,” will cover the various kinds of claims that are made against non-doctor professionals in the home care
The Opioid Crisis: An Epidemic Exacerbated by Fraud
Rivkin Radler’s Michael Sirignano wrote an article, “The Opioid Crisis: An Epidemic Exacerbated by Fraud,” that appeared in the March 3 issue of the New York Law Journal. The article discussed the various types of opioid fraud, including illegal distribution, fake prescriptions, illegal dispensing by pharmacies, and medically unnecessary procedures.
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Compliance and Legal Considerations for Value Based Arrangements
On Thursday, March 10, in the next installment of Rivkin Radler’s Healthcare Compliance Lunch & Learn series, Rivkin Radler’s Chris Kutner and Ashley Algazi will discuss Compliance and Legal Considerations for Value Based Arrangements. The program will take place from 12:00 noon to 1:00 PM Eastern time via Zoom.
The topics covered will include:
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Take the Right Steps to Speed Resolution of Malpractice Litigation
An article in the March issue of Healthcare Risk Management, “Take the Right Steps to Speed Resolution of Malpractice Litigation,” discussed how steps taken in the early phase of malpractice litigation can significantly affect the length of the case. Rivkin Radler’s David Richman was quoted in the article.
David noted that claims of