Does your practice pay to advertise in online directories? Or do you contract with a website to allow patients to book appointments or look for services? If the answer to these questions is “yes,” you may be interested in a...more
8/14/2023
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Your practice receives notification that an online review has been posted about you or the medical practice. You immediately check out the review and realize that the patient has left a scathing, negative review, which you...more
In August 2022, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (“ADEM”) published proposed changes to its rules for public comment. Specifically, the rules affect how a healthcare provider stores medical waste. If the...more
11/22/2022
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Telehealth is not new, but during the pandemic, it has received renewed attention and support because of its ability to expand access to health care. On April 12, 2022, Governor Ivey signed Act 2022-302 that repealed existing...more
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The Federal No Surprises Act The Federal No Surprises Act (the “Act”) became fully effective on January 1, 2022. The Act protects enrollees in group and individual market plans (including ERISA plans) and...more
1/25/2022
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OIG Updates Health Care Fraud Self-Disclosure Protocol (“SDP”) -
On November 8, 2021, the OIG issued an updated SDP to providers, which included clarifications of existing guidance and increased the minimum...more
11/16/2021
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On October 4, 2016, The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) released the final rules regarding the requirements of participation for skilled nursing facilities. One of the most significant changes to the...more
1/19/2017
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On May 17, 2013, Governor Bentley signed into law Act 2013-261, Ala. Code § 22-6-150 et. seq. As you may recall, the new law changed the Alabama Medicaid program from a fee-for-service program to a managed care program and...more