OIG periodically makes updates to its Integrity Agreement (IA) and Corporate Integrity Agreement (CIA) model language. It is important for healthcare organizations – even those not subject to a CIA – to monitor changes to...more
On August 24, 2020, CMS released a notice extending its timeline to publish its final rule with significant changes to the Stark regulations that was proposed in October 2019. Previously, CMS had indicated that it intended...more
On February 9, 2018, after passing the House and Senate, the President signed into law the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (BBA). The BBA amends the Budget Control Act of 2011 (BCA) to increase the spending caps on both defense...more
On April 18, 2017, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida adopted the magistrate judge’s report and recommendation and granted BayCare Health System’s (BayCare’s) motion for summary judgment. The...more