In OIG Advisory Opinion 22-17, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (H.H.S.) Office of Inspector General (OIG) analyzed a proposal whereby a regional non-profit health system would forgive debt owed by a federally...more
Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) deliver care to some of the nation's most vulnerable individuals and families, including federal Medicare and Medicaid health care program beneficiaries. As safety net providers,...more
2/23/2021
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The U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) published a final rule (the Rule) on December 14, 2020, which outlined the requirements and procedures for the 340B pharmacy program's administrative dispute...more
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Section 340B
A HIPAA Business Associate ("Business Associate") is an individual or entity who performs or furnishes activity or service for or on behalf of a HIPAA Covered Entity ("Covered Entity") involving the use or disclosure of...more
Cybersecurity is a significant and growing compliance risk for health care organizations. If your organization fails to protect patients from cybersecurity risks, the result could be serious fines and penalties for...more