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DOJ and HHS-OIG Ramp Up COVID-Related …

WEB2021 NATIONAL COVID-19 HEALTHCARE FRAUD TAKEDOWN . On May 26, 2021, the DOJ and US Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General …

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New Proposed Rules Aim to Enhance Healthcare Accessibility

WEBAs we previously reported, on September 14, 2023, HHS issued a proposed rule that updates, clarifies and strengthens the implementing regulation for Section 504, which …

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ONC Final Rule Adopts New Health IT Certification Requirements

WEBOn December 13, 2023, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) issued the Health …

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HHS Publishes New Rights of Conscience Final Rule

WEBOn January 11, 2024, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published its new final rule governing federal healthcare conscience protection statutes, titled Safeguarding the Rights of Conscience as Protected by Federal Statutes ( 2024 final rule ), codified at 45 CFR §§ 88.1 – 88.4. While making efforts to balance patients

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IRS Announces 2023 Limits for HSAs, HDHPs and Excepted Benefit …

WEBRecently, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced (See Revenue Procedure 2022-24) cost-of-living adjustments to the applicable dollar limits for health savings accounts …

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The Next Evolution of Healthcare Private Equity McDermott Will …

WEBHealth IT and telehealth stands out as the subsector that will attract the most attention from PE investors over the next three years. Nearly three-quarters of respondents (74%) strongly or somewhat agree that “the healthcare sector was ripe for structural change prior to the onset of the pandemic, which has accelerated opportunities for investing in new modes …

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New OIG Rules Change Patient Incentive Program Landscape: Where …

WEBWith health care becoming more consumer-driven, many health care providers and health plans are wrestling with how to incentivize patients to participate in, and adhere to, health promotion programs and treatment plans.

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IRS Announces 2022 Limits for HSAs, HDHPs and Excepted Benefit …

WEBRecently, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced (See Revenue Procedure 2021-25) cost-of-living adjustments to the applicable dollar limits for health savings accounts …

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Industry Leading Healthcare Law McDermott Lawyers

WEBHealthcare delivery and reimbursement is shifting toward value-based care and vertical consolidation at a rapid pace, as systems, health plans and other forward-thinking leaders join forces to tackle some of the industry’s biggest challenges. Digital health solutions are evolving the doctor-patient relationship beyond the in-person encounter

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The SUSTAIN Act: A Guide for Reviewing and Providing Comments

WEBIn Depth. SECTION 1. As reflected in the acronym title, stakeholders should view the SUSTAIN Act as a statement of support for the 340B Program as it stands today, with …

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California Raises Minimum Wages for Healthcare Workers

WEBKEY TAKEAWAYS. SB 525 is the nation’s first law creating a statewide healthcare worker minimum wage standard and the first to raise the minimum wage to $25 per hour. The …

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Massachusetts Enacts Legislation Promoting Access to Quality and

WEBTopic Area Summary; 1. Surprise Bills – The act requires healthcare providers to disclose, upon request from a patient or prospective patient, the amount to be charged for …

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Healthcare Regulatory Check-Up March 2024 Recap

WEBThis issue of McDermott’s Healthcare Regulatory Check-Up highlights regulatory activity for March 2024. We summarize a US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit decision …

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Healthcare Litigation, Regulatory & Compliance Practice

WEBChambers USA. Our healthcare litigation, regulatory, compliance and transactional practitioners take a coordinated, layered approach to addressing complex legal issues, leveraging our industry-leading experience to provide guidance on the ever-changing laws and regulatory and policy developments impacting healthcare organizations.

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New MHPAEA Guidance Regarding NQTLs: Network Access and …

WEBBACKGROUND. The MHPAEA prevents group health plans and health insurance issuers that provide MH/SUD benefits from imposing more favorable limitations on …

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Stark Law Changes for 2024: CMS Updates Designated Health …

WEBOn November 29, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published the 2024 annual update to the designated health services (DHS) Code List.

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Could Offering EHR System Access to Community Providers Lead …

WEBA hospital or other health care provider is an actor subject to the new information blocking restrictions under the final rule issued by the ONC under the 21st Century Cures Act …

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Indiana Enacts New Law Requiring Notice of Healthcare Transactions

WEBOn March 13, 2024, Indiana enacted Senate Bill No. 9, which establishes that the Office of the Indiana Attorney General must receive prior written notice of certain transactions involving Indiana healthcare entities. This new law goes into effect July 1, 2024, and has a more expansive reach than many of its peer transaction notice laws in that it expressly …

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OSHA's COVID-19 Requirements for Healthcare Employers Take …

WEBOn June 21, 2021, the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) long-anticipated Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) for COVID-19 requirements in the …

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Digital Health Forum 2024

WEBGet ready for the highly anticipated return of McDermott’s Digital Health Forum! This April, our Digital Health Forum 2024 is poised to deliver another year of outstanding …

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Health & Welfare Benefits Provisions Consolidated …

WEBThe Consolidated Appropriations Act (the “Act’”) was signed into law by the president on December 27, 2020, and includes significant health and welfare benefits provisions that affect group health plans and health insurance issuers. The Act is the most comprehensive single piece of legislation to impact group health plans since the

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Illinois House Passes Legislation to Increase State Oversight of

WEBOn March 24, 2023, the Illinois House of Representatives passed legislation (HB 2222) that, if passed by the Illinois Senate and signed by Governor J.B. Pritzker, would increase …

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