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False Claims and Self-Referral Violations by Diagnostic Imaging Centers

On March 22, 2024, the Department of Justice announced that a Houston-area physician, Dr. Mohammad Athari, agreed pay $1.8M to resolve allegations that he, his clinical practice, and diagnostic imaging centers he owned violated the …..

2024-07-11T11:22:53-05:00March 25th, 2024|Categories: Health Law|Tags: |

CMS Announces 2024 Changes to Hospital Price Transparency Rules: The Six Key Changes to Know

On November 22, 2023, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced six key changes to its existing price transparency regulations that will go into effect throughout calendar year (CY) 2024. Under the Hospital …..

2024-07-17T10:11:50-05:00February 2nd, 2024|Categories: Health Law|Tags: |

Making Sense of the Corporate Transparency Act: The 4 Things to Know

Beginning Jan. 1, 2024, almost every type of corporation, limited liability company, and other entity operating in the United States is required to report beneficial ownership information (BOI) to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), …..

2024-07-10T18:51:16-05:00January 1st, 2024|Categories: Health Law|Tags: |

CMS’ Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement Reinstated for Louisiana’s Healthcare Facilities

Hospitals and other healthcare facilities that participate in Medicare and Medicaid (collectively Healthcare Facilities) are once again required to comply with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) COVID-19 vaccine mandate. On Jan. 13, …..

2024-07-10T16:23:53-05:00January 10th, 2022|Categories: Health Law, Provider Operations|Tags: , , |

Fourth Time’s a Charm? HHS Amends CARES Act Reporting Guidance…Again

On June 11, 2021, HHS amended its reporting timeline for providers who received more than $10,000 in aggregate payments through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and …..

2024-07-09T16:56:20-05:00June 26th, 2021|Categories: Health Law|Tags: |

Navigating HHS’ COVID-19 Testing and Treatment for the Uninsured Program: The 5 Basics that Providers Should Know

Five Critical Things Providers Should Know Regarding HHS’ COVID-19 Testing and Treatment for the Uninsured Program Although it has been more than a year since HHS declared a public health emergency, providers are still struggling …..

2024-07-09T16:57:03-05:00February 11th, 2021|Categories: Health Law, Provider Operations|Tags: |
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