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News & Analysis as of May 19, 2013

Healthcare Sector Under Scrutiny: Congressional Oversight of the Affordable Care Act by Daniel F. Donovan and William Clarkson

by King & Spalding on 2/5/2013

"I've long maintained that there are three possible routes to repeal of ObamaCare: the courts, the presidential election, and our constitutional responsibility for oversight. With two of them having come up short, the third...more

Health Reform + Related Health Policy News Update - January 16, 2013

by Colleen M. Faddick, Bruce A. Johnson, Matthew Murer, Alan K. Parver | Polsinelli on 1/18/2013

In This Issue: - Fiscal Cliff Deal Lengthens Medicare Overpayment Recovery Period - Cutting Medicaid Provider Tax May Shift Costs to States, CRS Finds - MedPAC Finalizes Payment Recommendations, GAO Solicits...more

American Taxpayer Relief Act Amends Overpayment Recovery Time Limits

by Ameena Ashfaq, B. Scott McBride | BakerHostetler on 1/16/2013

The ATRA significantly alters provider rights related to overpayment recoupment, refunds, audits and claims appeals. A provision entitled "Removing obstacles to collection of overpayments" increases the statute of limitations...more

Feds Target Independent Contractor Misclassification

by Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati on 9/8/2011

Citing a desire to minimize losses in contributions to unemployment insurance funds, protect workers' rights, and "level the playing field" for employers that abide by the law, the United States Department of Labor's (DOL's)...more

Transcending The Cloud - A Legal Guide to the Risks and Rewards of Cloud Computing

by Reed Smith on 6/17/2010

— TABLE OF CONTENTS — Reed Smith Cloud Computing Initiative ...1 Cloud Computing – The Key Risks and Rewards for Federal Government Contractors ...4 Pennies From Heaven – U.S. State Tax Implications Within Cloud...more