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HHS Amended CARES Act Reporting Requirements . . . Again
On Oct. 22, 2020, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) amended the provider reporting requirements to increase flexibility by rolling back restrictions it imposed on what would be considered “lost revenue” under …..
HHS Issues Reporting Requirement Guidance for General and Targeted Distributions
While providers have welcomed the vitally important general and targeted Provider Relief Fund (PRF) payments to cover COVID-19 related expenses and lost revenues, providers also have been waiting for the U.S. Department of Health and …..
Changes in the Privacy Landscape: California and Colorado Strengthen Data Privacy Laws
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New Process for Appealing Medicaid MCOS’ Adverse Claim Determinations
House Bill 492 – New Process for Appealing Medicaid MCOs’ Adverse Claim Determinations On June 7, 2017, Louisiana House Bill 492 (HB 492) was sent to the Governor for executive approval. This Bill establishes a …..
Living with Billeaudeau
Hospitals across the state have been grappling with the ramifications of the Louisiana Supreme Court’s recent decision in Billeaudeau v. Opelousas Gen. Hosp. Auth., et al., 2016-0846 (La. 10/19/16) 218 So.3d 513. In that case, …..
$5.5 Million HIPAA Settlement Underscores Importance of Audit Controls
Memorial Healthcare Systems (MHS) paid the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) $5.5 million to settle potential violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy and Security Rules …..