News and Insights

9.13.21

Important Enforcement Updates on No Surprises Act and Transparency Requirements

Health plans and insurers will have a little more time to comply with some of the multitude of new requirements under the Consolidated Appropriations Act (“CAA”). On August 20, 2021, the Departments…

5.20.21

New COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements for Nursing Homes

On May 13, 2021, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) published an interim final rule with comment period addressing COVID vaccine education, administration, and reporting…

2.18.21

Healthcare Providers Must Remain Vigilant with ADA Service Animal Requirements

Health facilities and individual healthcare providers who open their offices to the public should remain aware they are subject to the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) requirements regarding…

11.20.23

Understanding CMS' New Reporting Requirements for Nursing Facilities

Nursing facilities will soon face a heavier reporting burden under a new CMS Final Rule. CMS and other Federal regulators have expressed concern with the increasing trend of Private Equity and Real…

5.17.23

Rx-tension: Temporary Rule Extends Telemedicine Flexibilities for Controlled Substance Prescribing

Providers now have until November 11, 2023, to continue prescribing controlled substances through telemedicine without an in-person examination. The DEA and SAMHSA have announced a temporary…

4.17.20

Faith-Based Organizations Provided an Exemption to Affiliation Rules Under the PPP

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “Act”) provides emergency assistance for individuals, families, and businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic by temporarily…