SCOTUS Decides Implied Certification Issue in Key False Claims Act (Whistleblower) Case
In a decision that is poised to have resonating implications for health services providers, the […]
Read PostATTENTION 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
In an earlier post, we highlighted that the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services […]
Read PostFurther Analysis of 60-day Medicare Overpayment Rule Reveals Emphasis on Proper Compliance Plans
Last week, we highlighted that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS) released a […]
Read PostFlu Prevalent, and Masks Required
New York State Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker has declared that the influenza virus is […]
Read PostCMS Releases Final Rule on 60-day Medicare Overpayment Reporting Obligations
This morning, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) made available a copy of […]
Read PostSAMHSA Submits Proposed Changes to 42 C.F.R. Part 2
Alcoholism, substance abuse and chemical dependency treatment providers should be aware that the Substance Abuse […]
Read PostComptroller Claims NYSDOH Leaves $95 Million of Drug Rebates on the Table
This week, the New York State Comptroller, Thomas P. DiNapoli, issued audit findings which claimed […]
Read PostBehavioral Home and Community-Based Services Delayed
The New York State has delayed implementation of Behavioral Home and Community-Based Services (“HCBS”) outside […]
Read PostCMS Solicits Comments on New Antikickback Safe Harbors
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) is soliciting topics for new safe harbors […]
Read PostNew York State Comptroller Audits Social Adult Day Programs
New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli today released an audit of Social Adult Day Services […]
Read PostDisclosure Of Student Mental Health Records: Teachable Moment From Oregon
This month’s column in the Albany County Bar Association Newsletter reviews the situation that unfolded […]
Read PostNew York Proposes Overhaul of Its Data Breach Statute and a New Data Security Standard in the Wake of Recent Cyber Attacks
The largest data security breaches ever reported have occurred in the last several years. The […]
Read PostNew OIG Fraud Alert Focuses on Compensation of Medical Directors
The United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) issued […]
Read PostOffice of The Medicaid Inspector General Releases 2015-2016 Work Plan
The New York State Office of the Medicaid Inspector General (“OMIG) has released its State […]
Read PostAttention DSRIP Performing Provider System Leads: OMIG Highlights Special Considerations for Compliance Plans
The New York State Office of the Medicaid Inspector General (“OMIG) has released Compliance Guidance […]
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