On April 30, 2020, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) issued a Second Interim Final Rule in response … Read More “Updates in the CMS Second Interim Final Rule in the Wake of COVID-19”
The CARES Act and Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act provided $175 billion to hospitals and eligible health … Read More “CARES Act Update: Reporting and Disclosure Requirements”
Employers and employees alike should be aware of the concerns and pitfalls related to remote working. Check out our posts … Read More “Working from Home? Be Aware of Scams and Phishing and Make Sure you are Secure”
The bipartisan federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act became law on March 27, 2020. This $2.2 trillion … Read More “CARES Act Update: HHS Releases $30 Billion to Health Care Providers for COVID-19; Another $70 Billion Will Follow”
As a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) has issued new guidance … Read More “Attention Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) Providers: Medicaid Policy Changes”
Previously, some medical providers may have kept their medical records for six years based on their understanding of the Medicaid … Read More “How long should Medicaid and Medicare Providers Retain Medical Records: Six Years or Ten Years? The Answer may Surprise You…”
If you are provider who is experiencing a business slow down or interruption, whether due to Government mandated suspension of … Read More “Coverage for your COVID-19 Losses May be Available”
Generally speaking, providers enrolled in the New York State Medicaid program have to revalidate (essentially reapply) for enrollment every five … Read More “NEW YORK STATE MEDICAID REVALIDATION PROCESS IS TEMPORARILY ON HOLD DUE TO COVID-19; CERTAIN TERMINATED PROVIDERS ARE REACTIVATED”
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has issued Guidance for Laboratories during the current public health emergency. This guidance … Read More “CMS Guidance for Laboratories During COVID-19 : Remote Review of Laboratory Data, Results, and Slides/Images”
The first enforcement under the Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act (EKRA) was announced on January 10, 2020. EKRA is part … Read More “FIRST GUILTY PLEA UNDER EKRA”