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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 …..
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 …..
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), …..
CMS Issues Its First Hospital Price Transparency Fines: Is Your Hospital Ready for an Audit?
On June 7, 2022, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) imposed its first civil monetary penalties for violations of the Hospital Price Transparency Rule when it issued fines of more than $1 million …..
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, …..
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 …..