A femtosecond (FS) laser is exciting new technology, but it requires consideration of some important governance and compliance issues. Best practices require the surgeon and the facility (ASC or Hospital) to identify covered...more
This is Part II of a two-part series on the new Medicaid structure in Alabama. Part I of the series, which was published last month, discussed organizational and operational requirements of RCOs. This Part II will discuss the...more
On May 17, 2013, Governor Bentley signed into law Act 2013-261, Ala. Code §§ 22-6-150 et seq., which changes the Alabama Medicaid system from a fee-for-service to a managed care program (the "Act"). This historic legislation...more
Bob Dylan's quote from 1964 -- "The Times They Are A-Changin" -- could equally apply to the healthcare industry in 2013. This was the year that the Affordable Care Act ("ACA") came into full public view with the start of the...more
12/12/2013
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False Claims Act (FCA) ,
Fraud ,
Health Insurance Exchanges ,
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
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Healthcare Reform ,
Healthcare.gov ,
ICD Codes ,
MCOs ,
Medicaid ,
Medicare ,
OIG ,
Physician Medicare Reimbursements ,
Physician-Owned Distributors
Driven by Federal Health Care Reform and a desire to remain independent of hospitals and health care systems, physician groups are actively exploring different collaborative and alignment options, including the formation of...more
On January 17, 2013, the Department of Health and Human Services ("HHS") released its longawaited final HIPAA rule, which significantly expands certain obligations for covered entities and their business associates (the...more
On January 17, 2013, the Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) released its long awaited final HIPAA rule, which significantly expands certain obligations for healthcare providers and their business associates (the...more
2/5/2013
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Compliance ,
Data Breach ,
Decedent Protection ,
Enforcement ,
Fundraisers ,
Health Care Providers ,
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
HITECH Act ,
Immunization Records ,
Marketing ,
Notice Requirements ,
Patient Rights ,
PHI ,
Privacy Policy ,
Privacy Rule ,
Subcontractors ,
Third-Party