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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

Examining AI in Health Care: A Review of Key Strategic, Legal, and Regulatory ConsiderationsOpenAI Unveils ChatGPT Health, Connecting Medical Records to Conversational AIKaiser to Present on "Enforcement Trends Impacting the Drug and Device Industries" Panel

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

Aspen Dental Reaches CPOM Settlement with CA AGMedicaid Provider Freebies Create Risk, Per OIGOIG Opinion: Free Orthodontic Services Did Not Trigger AKS Risk

Electronic Health Records

Examining AI in Health Care: A Review of Key Strategic, Legal, and Regulatory ConsiderationsOpenAI Unveils ChatGPT Health, Connecting Medical Records to Conversational AIOCR Issues Guidance on Parental Access to Children’s Medical Records

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

DOJ Announces New Measures to Promote Meritorious Qui Tam Actions Targeting Fraud Against Benefits ProgramsDOJ Launches New FCA InitiativeAetna Settles FCA Allegations for $117.7 Million

FDA

FDA Approves Lilly’s Oral GLP-1 Therapy for ObesityNavigating the Use of Peptides in Medical SpasFDA Clarifies Policies on Compounded GLP-1s, Warns Companies

Fraud and Abuse

Ambulette Company Owners Charged in Fraud SchemeOIG Green-Lights Free Testing by Pharmaceutical ManufacturerDOJ Sues New York and PPL Over Alleged Fraud in Revamping CDPAP Program

HIPAA

Examining AI in Health Care: A Review of Key Strategic, Legal, and Regulatory ConsiderationsOpenAI Unveils ChatGPT Health, Connecting Medical Records to Conversational AIOCR Issues Guidance on Parental Access to Children’s Medical Records

Home Health

House Ways & Means Hears Testimony on Home Health FraudNY Medicaid Program Placed Under CMS Microscope Over Fraud Concerns Involving Home Health-Related ServicesNest Health Launches In-Home Prenatal Program for Medicaid Patients in Louisiana

Hospitals

NYS Hospitals, Nursing Homes Must Adopt Violence Prevention ProgramsDOJ Sues NYPHow a Texas Couple is Getting Rich Off Out-of-Network Medical Bills

Legislation and Public Policy

Resolving Payment Disputes Under the No Surprises ActOIG Green-Lights Free Testing by Pharmaceutical ManufacturerNYS Hospitals, Nursing Homes Must Adopt Violence Prevention Programs

Litigation

Ambulette Company Owners Charged in Fraud SchemeCarbon Health Settlement Highlights Scrutiny of MSOsResolving Payment Disputes Under the No Surprises Act

Medical Devices and Wearables

Examining AI in Health Care: A Review of Key Strategic, Legal, and Regulatory ConsiderationsOpenAI Unveils ChatGPT Health, Connecting Medical Records to Conversational AIKaiser to Present on "Enforcement Trends Impacting the Drug and Device Industries" Panel

Medicare and Medicaid

Ambulette Company Owners Charged in Fraud SchemeDOJ Sues New York and PPL Over Alleged Fraud in Revamping CDPAP ProgramDOJ Announces New Measures to Promote Meritorious Qui Tam Actions Targeting Fraud Against Benefits Programs

Mergers and Acquisitions

Carbon Health Settlement Highlights Scrutiny of MSOsAmerican College of Physicians Issues Position Paper on Private Equity in HealthcareAspen Dental Reaches CPOM Settlement with CA AG

Nursing Homes

NYS Hospitals, Nursing Homes Must Adopt Violence Prevention ProgramsBronx Nursing Center Fights $31 Million HHS Recoupment from PandemicNursing Home Appeals Power of CMS to Fine Without Jury Trial

Pharmaceuticals

OIG Green-Lights Free Testing by Pharmaceutical ManufacturerNJ Pharmacy Exec Jailed for Kickback SchemeFDA Approves Lilly’s Oral GLP-1 Therapy for Obesity

Private Insurers

Resolving Payment Disputes Under the No Surprises ActHHS Finalizes Major Reforms to IDR Process under NSAOverview of the Federal IDR Process

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

FDA Approves Lilly’s Oral GLP-1 Therapy for ObesityNavigating the Use of Peptides in Medical SpasFDA Clarifies Policies on Compounded GLP-1s, Warns Companies

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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