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News & Analysis as of May 21, 2013

Health Care Reform Update -- May 20th, 2013

by Joseph P. Hammang, Alexander Hecht, Abby Matousek, Jeremy Rabinovitz | Mintz Levin - Health Law on 5/21/2013

In This Issue: Implementation of the Affordable Care Act; Other HHS and Federal Regulatory Initiatives; Other Congressional and State Initiatives; Other Health Care News; and Hearings and Mark-Ups...more

Health Reform + Related Health Policy News Update: January 30, 2013

by Colleen M. Faddick, Bruce A. Johnson, Matthew Murer, Alan K. Parver | Polsinelli on 1/31/2013

In This Issue: - Top News ..CMS, IRS Issue Proposed Rules on Health Insurance Mandate, Minimum - Essential Coverage ..Insurers Weigh Options for Exchange Participation ..Quality Improvements in Care...more

Employment Law Update: Healthcare; 401(k) Plan Fee Disclosures and Fiduciary Responsibilities; & Other Recent Changes

by Jackson Walker on 9/25/2012

In This Presentation: - Healthcare - 401(k) Plan Fee Disclosures and Fiduciary Responsibilities - Fair Labor Standards Act - Data Privacy Issues Please see full presentation below for more...more

Beyond the Cover Story Part 2: The Final ACO Regulations - November 9, 2011 (Presentation)

by Ober|Kaler on 11/15/2011

In This Presentation: What Guidance is Available? What is an ACO? Application; Agreement; Governance; Leadership; Two Shared Savings Models; Shared Savings Payments; Appeals; Assignment of Beneficiaries; Fraud and Abuse;...more

Health Headlines - June 20, 2011

by King & Spalding on 6/20/2011

In This Issue: - District Court Upholds CMS’s Disallowance Of Illinois Medicaid “Provider Tax” - An IRS Advisory Committee Recommends Changes To IRS Rules For Group Exemptions - Eighth Circuit Denies Antitrust...more

Health Headlines - February 28, 2011

by King & Spalding on 2/28/2011

In This Issue: - HHS Imposes $4.3 Million CMP for HIPAA Privacy Rule Violations and Announces $1 Million Settlement - CMS Considers Withdrawing Rule Requiring Physician Signature on Lab Requisitions - March 7...more

Compensation and Benefits Insights - February 24, 2011

by King & Spalding on 2/24/2011

In This issue: - Health Agencies Release Guidance on Health Care Reform, Mental Health Parity and HIPAA Wellness Programs - DOL Proposes New Disclosure Requirements for Qualified Default Investment Alternatives and...more

Sutherland Salt Shaker- Vol. 1 no. 5- May 2010

by Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP on 5/17/2010

IN THIS ISSUE: Congress Senses That Physical Presence Nexus IS the Standard!; Ouch! Georgia General Assembly Enacts 1.45% “Hospital Tax”; Colorado Zero Apportionment; Washington State Legislature Update; SALT Pet of the...more

Health Law Alert - Summer 2008

by Ober|Kaler on 7/15/2008

This issue of the Health Law Alert addresses a number of ongoing issues of import and relevance to our friends and clients. Specifically, we write about the focus on Medicare Part D, device manufacturers and CMS?s decision...more