Structure of AMCs -
While every AMC is unique, there are some common characteristics that many share: (1) the hospital and school are often tethered together from an organizational, governance and/or legal perspective;...more
2/9/2023
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Teaching Hospitals
Whether you are new to medical staff leadership or have served in the past and have been called to serve again, there are times when you will need to consult a lawyer who specializes in medical staff matters. While there is...more
9/1/2022
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Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization ,
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Infectious Diseases ,
Medical Malpractice ,
Patient Access
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) vaccines hold promise to control the pandemic and help restore normal social and economic life, even as variant threats loom. ...more
8/2/2021
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Hospitals ,
Individual Mandate ,
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OSHA ,
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Physicians ,
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Title VII ,
Vaccinations
On Monday, July 26, 2021, a group of nearly 60 major medical organizations, including the American Medical Association, American Nursing Association, American Pharmacists Association, American College of Physicians, American...more
7/28/2021
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Public Health ,
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Flattening the Curve: Are Vaccination Mandates a Viable Strategy for Hospitals?
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (“SARS-CoV-2”) vaccines hold promise to control the pandemic and help restore normal social and...more
7/21/2021
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Defamation ,
Discovery ,
Employment Policies ,
HCQIA ,
Health Care Providers ,
Hospitals ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Peer Review ,
Sex Discrimination ,
Title IX ,
Vaccinations ,
Workplace Safety
On July 7, 2021, Missouri Governor Mike Parson signed SB 51 into law, which protects health care providers from being held liable in civil actions for COVID-19 exposure (the “Act”)....more
The Centers For Medicare & Medicaid Services Issues New Inpatient Prospective Payment System Final Rule -
On September 3, 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the fiscal year (FY) 2021 Medicare...more
12/31/2020
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Drug Pricing ,
Health Care Providers ,
Healthcare Reform ,
Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) ,
Medicaid ,
Medicare ,
Physician Fee Schedule ,
Physician Medicare Reimbursements ,
Section 340B ,
Telehealth ,
Value-Based Care
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (the “EEOC”) sued Yale New HavenHospital (“Yale Hospital” or the “Hospital”) on February 11, 2020, alleging the Hospital is in violation of the Age Discrimination in Employment...more
Introduction -
CMS has taken extensive measures to assist providers and promote access to care in light of the Public Health Emergency (PHE) related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The efforts taken have and continue to benefit...more
8/4/2020
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COBRA ,
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Health Care Providers ,
Health Insurance ,
Medicaid ,
Medical Reimbursement ,
Medicare ,
Skilled Nursing Facility ,
Telehealth ,
Telemedicine
With the New Year comes new medical staff leaders and a new set of growing pains. Contrary to what many of us believe, some simple steps can lessen the pain.
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1/17/2020
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Antitrust Violations ,
Breach of Contract ,
Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing ,
Defamation ,
Due Process ,
Electronic Communications ,
Employee Evaluations ,
Equal Protection ,
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Health Care Providers ,
Healthcare Facilities ,
Healthcare Workers ,
Hospitals ,
Leadership ,
Negligence ,
Patient Safety ,
Peer Review ,
Physicians ,
Retaliation ,
Summary Judgment ,
Text Messages ,
Third-Party Beneficiaries ,
Tortious Interference ,
Work-Product Doctrine
Polsinelli is pleased to share the Health Care Reimbursement and Payor Dispute Update. This newsletter is a designated source of news, information and guidance on the constantly evolving reimbursement industry.
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11/1/2019
/ Administrative Appeals ,
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) ,
Contract Disputes ,
Enrollment ,
Health Care Providers ,
Injunctive Relief ,
Managed Care Contracts ,
Medical Reimbursement ,
Medicare ,
Payor Contracts ,
Revocation ,
Site-Neutral Exception ,
Universal Health Services Inc v United States ex rel Escobar
Polsinelli is pleased to share the Health Care Reimbursement and Payor Dispute Update. This newsletter is a designated source of news, information and guidance on the constantly evolving reimbursement industry.
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Polsinelli is pleased to share the Med-Staff Quarterly Newsletter. This publication contains articles and insight into issues that affect the Med-Staff industry.
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Polsinelli is pleased to share the Reimbursement and Payor Dispute Update. This newsletter is a designated source of news, information and guidance on the constantly evolving reimbursement industry....more
Polsinelli is pleased to share the Med-Staff Quarterly Publication. This newsletter contains articles and insight into issues that affect the Med-Staff industry.
...more
9/24/2018
/ Credentialing ,
Drug & Alcohol Abuse ,
Health Care Providers ,
Healthcare Facilities ,
Healthcare Workers ,
Hospital Privileges ,
Hospitals ,
Legal Entities ,
Medical Malpractice ,
Peer Review ,
Physicians ,
Reappointment