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DOJ Targets COVID Related Fraud

On March 10, 2022, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) appointed a Director for COVID-19 Fraud Enforcement. As a part of this announcement, DOJ announced some of its priorities in Health Care Fraud enforcement. The priorities...more

HHS Announces the COVID-19 Vaccine Coverage Assistance Fund

On May 3, 2021, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (“HHS”) announced the creation of the COVID-19 Coverage Assistance Fund (“CAF”). Providers who administered the vaccine to patients on or after December 14, 2020,...more

The OIG’s FAQs Related to COVID-19

The Office of the Inspector General (“OIG”) for the Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) has developed a process for interested parties to obtain regulatory compliance guidance from the OIG prior to pursuing ...more

Michigan Governor Rescinds Some and Extends Other Scope of Practice Rules

On July 13, 2020, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued Executive Order (“EO”) 2020-150, which renewed and, at the same time, rescinded different relief measures previously granted to health care professionals in Michigan...more

Michigan’s New COVID-19 Requirements for Long-Term Care Facilities

On April 15, 2020, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued a new Executive Order, No. 2020-50 (the “E.O.”), to protect residents and staff of long-term care facilities and to ensure continued access of care. This E.O....more

Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute Waivers for COVID-19

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, on March 30, 2020, the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (the “Secretary”) released blanket waivers (the “Waivers”) under Section 1135 of the Social Security Act...more

CARES Act Increased Funding for the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economics Security Act (the “CARES Act”) provided additional funding for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (“Department”) Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund (the...more

The CARES Act: Changes Specifically Impacting Health Care Providers and Suppliers

On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, also known as the CARES Act (the “Act”). The purpose of the Act is to address the numerous areas impacted by the...more

What Health Care Providers and Suppliers Need to Know about the New Paycheck Protection Program under the CARES Act

The CARES Act establishes a new loan program for small businesses during the period starting on March 1, 2020, and ending on December 31, 2020, and in certain situations forgiveness of such loan, which many health care...more

DOJ and FTC Announce Expedited Antitrust Review Procedure and Guidance In Response To COVID-19

On March 24, 2020, the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) and the Bureau of Competition of the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) released a Joint Antitrust Statement Regarding COVID-19 (the “Joint...more

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