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Nearly 200 Health Care Providers Charged in Aggressive Enforcement Action by DOJ Health Care Fraud Strike Force Alleging Schemes...

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The Department of Justice announced one if its most aggressive and wide-ranging enforcement actions to date, a coordinated two-week operation spanning 32 federal districts. The orchestrated effort involved the FBI, HHS-OIG,...more

Hendershot Cowart P.C.

Do Cosmetic Injections Involve The Practice Of Medicine?

Cosmetic injections, such as Botox and dermal fillers, and weight-loss injections, such as Wegovy® and Ozempic®, are popular offerings at med spas, weight-loss clinics, and dermatology practices. But are they considered the...more

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CMS Proposes Behavioral Health Program Changes

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On July 13, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a proposal to significantly expand behavioral health coverage provided under Medicare. The proposal, presented as a part of the calendar year 2024...more

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New CMS Standards Pave the Way for Expanded Access to Mental Health, Substance Abuse Services

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In April, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized new regulations that will make critical healthcare services more accessible and affordable for Americans while expanding opportunities for physicians and...more

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North Carolina CON Update: Psychiatric & Chemical Dependency Treatment Capacities

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North Carolina is poised to enact significant certificate of need (CON) reforms that are expected to eliminate the need to secure CON approvals for the development of new psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment...more

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

[Webinar] Reimagining Medicine: Can Policy Keep Pace With Scientific Advances? - February 1st, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET

Speakers From AbbVie, National Institutes of Health, National Organization for Rare Disorders, NYU Grossman School of Medicine and Verily Share Insights on How Medical Innovation Is Disrupting Policy—and What Needs to Come...more

Hendershot Cowart P.C.

Setting Up a Ketamine Clinic in Texas

Ketamine has been used as an anesthetic in medical settings for decades, but in recent years, there has been increasing interest in the use of low-dose ketamine as a treatment for PTSD, depression, and anxiety. This interest...more

Hendershot Cowart P.C.

Stricter than HIPAA: Is Your Substance Abuse or Mental Health Program in Compliance With 42 CFR Part 2?

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To protect patients seeking addiction treatment, the federal government passed strict regulations limiting the disclosure of substance abuse patient records. Substance abuse treatment programs must not only comply with the...more

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HHS 2021 Semiannual Report to Congress Draws Attention to Genetic Testing, Durable Medical Equipment, and Opioid Disorder...

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On June 6, 2022, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of Inspector General (OIG), released its spring 2022 semiannual report to Congress. The semiannual report covers the period of October 1, 2021 to...more

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Psychedelics and Mental Health Therapy in Colorado: DORA and Potential Regulatory Response

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Recent psilocybin studies have generated significant interest due to the unparalleled positive results for individuals suffering from major depressive disorders and substance abuse disorders. In an era where once-illicit...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Substance Use Disorder Treatment Centers: Uncovering Fraud and Advancing Policies to Promote Best Practices

On June 9, 2021, Arnold Ventures, researchers from the Boston University School of Public Health and Faegre Drinker hosted a virtual event to explore the issue of fraud in substance use disorder (SUD) treatment. In response...more

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

National Roadmap on State-Level Efforts to End the Drug Overdose Epidemic

Editor’s Note: The American Medical Association (AMA) and Manatt Health released a national roadmap in September 2019 to guide policymakers in taking action to help end the nation’s opioid epidemic. Based largely on in-depth...more

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Eleventh Circuit Affirms 11-year Prison Sentence for Substance Abuse Treatment Center Physician

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Last month, the Eleventh Circuit upheld the conviction and 11-year prison sentence of a physician-Medical Director of two substance abuse treatment centers in Florida who was convicted by a jury of participating in a...more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

New Year Brings Significant Changes to Medicare Physician Fee Schedule

The Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule for Calendar Year 2021 (the Final Rule) issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on December 1, 2020, and published in the Federal Register on December 28,...more

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EEOC issues guidance on opioids and the Americans with Disabilities Act

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It is no secret that America is in the midst of an opioid addiction crisis. It has been for quite awhile. A recent study revealed that in 2018 there were 128 deaths from opioid overdose per day in United States. A startling...more

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EEOC Releases Guidance on Employee Opioid Use and the ADA

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) has released new informal guidance directed at employees regarding use of opioids and employer obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”). The EEOC also...more

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OBOT Program Changes: New Tennessee Laws Allow NPs and PAs to Prescribe Buprenorphine and Impose New Financial

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As Tennessee continues to look for options to expand access to opioid treatment services, a new Tennessee law expands the types of providers who may prescribe medication-assisted treatment and imposes certain financial...more

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PA Continues Fight Against Opioid Addiction With Opioid Treatment Agreements

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In the continued fight against opioid addiction, Pennsylvania enacted a new law, effective November 27, 2019, that requires prescribers in Pennsylvania to implement additional steps prior to treating a patient’s chronic pain...more

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Medicare Now Covers Outpatient Treatment for Opioid Addiction

Recognizing the huge problems caused by opioid addiction in the United States, Medicare is adding a new outpatient opioid treatment benefit, paying for methadone and related treatment in certain facilities. Under a new...more

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DOJ Goes After The Dark Side of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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A software developer of an electronic health records system utilizing AI is the recent target in a DOJ fraud investigation. On January 27, 2020, the DOJ announced that Practice Fusion, Inc. entered into a deferred...more

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Seriously Driven Podcast: Advocating for Yourself with Dr. Erika Schwartz

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Candid conversations, unfiltered insights, and a dose of hard-earned wisdom from influential women, committed to helping other women succeed and lead. Dr. Erika Schwartz, a pioneer in the field of health and wellness, is...more

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CMS Issues Final Rule to Implement SUPPORT Act Coverage and Reimbursement of Opioid Treatment

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On November 15, 2019, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) published its final rule outlining changes to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (“PFS”) for the Calendar Year (“CY”) 2020 (“Final Rule”)....more

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The Nightmare Came True: Minor Licensing Actions Could Lead to Disastrous Collateral Damages

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As forewarned, CMS's finalization of the Calendar Year (CY) 2020 Physician Fee Schedule, effective January 1, 2020, brings significant changes to its authority to deny or revoke a Medicare enrollment for physicians and other...more

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CMS Issues 2020 MPFS and QPP Final Rule

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on Nov. 1, 2019, published the Calendar Year (CY) 2020 Final Rule for the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS). The MPFS dictates Medicare rates and policies under Part B,...more

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CMS Proposes Rules to Implement SUPPORT Act Coverage and Reimbursement of Opioid Treatment

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Recently, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) published its annual proposed rule outlining potential changes to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (“PFS”) for upcoming Calendar Year (“CY”) 2020 (“Proposed...more

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