Timely insights and legal commentary on various health care issues and developments surrounding regulations, employment, transactions and a range of key industry matters. This blog is maintained by the Health Care Department of Stevens & Lee.
OIG issued Advisory Opinion 22-07 delves into whether physicians who have an ownership interest in a medical device company are at risk for anti-kickback sanctions
We examine key privacy rights considerations as well as best practices for shaping effective policies for voice-controlled device usage in senior care settings.
The Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division, upheld in an unpublished opinion that a medical practice may not own an in-practice pharmacy to which the physician owners refer patients.
There is now a clear understanding what a hospital must do to operate Micro-Hospitals, Outpatient Emergency Departments and Tele-Emergency Departments.
A federal judge in Texas threw out parts of the No Surprises Act rule that established the arbitration process supported by Congress meant to protect patients from surprise medical bills.
As life science companies begin to leverage technologies, they must balance the use of healthcare provider engagement technologies, like chat bots, with certain risks.
As life science companies begin to leverage technologies, they must balance the use of healthcare provider engagement technologies, like chat bots, with certain risks.
On November 12, 2021, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued final co-location guidance for hospitals and other health care facilities.
Updates emphasize the need for greater participation in alternative payment models, increased utilization of value-based payment, and cost containment driven by primary care investment.
A recent IRS notice has reinvigorated the discussion around utilizing limited liability companies (LLCs) in connection with Section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations.
On November 8, 2021, the OIG updated and renamed its “Provider Self-Disclosure Protocol” to the “Health Care Fraud Self-Disclosure Protocol” applicable to disclosure of certain non-compliance with the federal Anti-Kickback Statute.
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS), issued Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to clarify its recently revised Behavioral Health Telehealth Policy Guidance.
CMS issued a press release that announced the availability of the display copy of the anticipated Interim Final Rule on COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccinations.
Organizations subject to a consent order or other FTC order will now be required to provide prior notice to, and obtain prior approval from, the FTC for applicable future transactions.