U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Announces Additional $20 Billion in Provider Relief Funding with Broadened Eligibility Requirements
The United States Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) recently announced $20 billion in […]
Read PostImportant Updates to Medicaid Provider Compliance Requirements
The New York State Legislature recently enacted major pieces of legislation as part of the […]
Read PostNew York State Implements New Surge and Flex Health Coordination System Regulations for Health Care Facilities and Agencies
New provisions have been added to Titles 10 and 18 of the New York Codes […]
Read PostNew York Legislation Scales Back Liability Protections for Certain Health Care Facilities and Professionals
On August 3, 2020, Governor Cuomo signed legislation limiting civil liability protections afforded to health […]
Read PostCARES Act: Medicaid & CHIP Provider Relief Fund Application Deadline Extended by US HHS to Friday, August 28, 2020
Medicaid & CHIP Provider Relief Fund Application Deadline Extended to August 28, 2020
Read PostUS HHS OIG Identifies Millions in New York Medicaid Payments to Managed Care Organizations for Deceased Medicaid Beneficiaries
The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) […]
Read PostMedicaid & CHIP Provider Relief Fund Applications Due Monday, August 3, 2020
Medicaid & CHIP Provider Relief Fund Applications Due Monday, August 3, 2020
Read PostU.S. Department of Justice and Congress Focus on False Claims Act Cases Against Nursing Homes
The federal False Claims Act (“FCA) states that any person who knowingly submits a false […]
Read PostIncreased Protections for Certain Whistleblowers in Health Care
Governor Cuomo signed a bill on June 17, 2020 amending Section 741 of the New […]
Read PostNew York State Medicaid Program Cuts Taxi/Livery Rates
In a February 2020 Medicaid Redesign Team II (“MRT II) meeting, it was determined that […]
Read PostExecutive Order 202.44 and Clinical Laboratories
Executive Order 202.44 issued on June 21, 2020 continues to modify various provisions of the […]
Read PostMulti-Agency Investigation Uncovers Medicaid Transportation Fraud in the North Country
A recent federal/state multi-agency investigation revealed that, according to the investigators, several owners and operators […]
Read PostUS HHS OIG Releases Annual Work Plan
The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) […]
Read PostHHS expects to distribute $15 billion to eligible Medicaid and CHIP providers for COVID-19 assistance
According to information released earlier this week, the United States Department of Health and Human […]
Read PostAmid Pandemic, Vigilance Against Health Care Fraud Still Continues
Prosecutions related to Medicare kickback schemes and genetic testing continues despite the pandemic with several […]
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