The HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) just announced that its Phase 2 HIPAA audit program has started and that … Read More “OCR Announces that the Phase 2 HIPAA Audit Program Has Already Started”
In an earlier post, we highlighted that the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (“SAMHSA”) submitted a proposed … Read More “ATTENTION ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES PROVIDERS: SAMHSA’s Proposed Changes to 42 CFR Part 2 Address Key Integration Issues, Raise Other Questions About Compliance Responsibilities”
Today, the New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Third Department issued a decision enforcing an insurer’s exclusion of coverage for … Read More “N.Y. Appellate Division Upholds Insurance Policy Exclusion for “Five Guys” Data Breach”
Last week, we highlighted that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) released a long-awaited final rule regarding its … Read More “Further Analysis of 60-day Medicare Overpayment Rule Reveals Emphasis on Proper Compliance Plans”
New York State Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker has declared that the influenza virus is prevalent in the state. This … Read More “Flu Prevalent, and Masks Required”
This morning, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) made available a copy of a final rule clarifying the … Read More “CMS Releases Final Rule on 60-day Medicare Overpayment Reporting Obligations”
In the post-recession world of tighter credit, the close management of payment cycles, accounts receivable, payables, debt and financing obligations, … Read More “O&A Offers Healthcare Payment Cycle and Financial Consulting for Challenging Markets”
Alcoholism, substance abuse and chemical dependency treatment providers should be aware that the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration … Read More “SAMHSA Submits Proposed Changes to 42 C.F.R. Part 2”
Today, the Department of Justice U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of New York announced a settlement with Medical … Read More “Billing Agent for Healthcare Provider Settles for $500,000 to Resolve TRICARE False Claims Act Case”
This week, the New York State Comptroller, Thomas P. DiNapoli, issued audit findings which claimed that the New York State … Read More “Comptroller Claims NYSDOH Leaves $95 Million of Drug Rebates on the Table”