Physical therapy practices need to be aware of new legal standards that make it harder for employers to classify workers as independent contractors (as opposed to employees). This distinction is important because, if an...more
This is a first in a series of interviews with professionals to share information about how their businesses are reacting to COVID-19. Jordan Blask and Paul Welk of Tucker Arensberg, P.C. were the interviewers....more
In any Healthcare M&A transaction, performing thorough due diligence is important. Depending on the nature of the business, this due diligence often includes an assessment of the seller’s compliance with the Health Insurance...more
The HHS Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”) recently published an announcement describing the next phase of HIPAA audits of covered entities and business associates. As part of this second phase of the audit program, OCR will be...more
On January 7, 2016 the Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) released a fact sheet and a series of frequently asked questions to help to clarify an individual’s right to access and obtain a copy of his or her health...more
On October 21, 2015 the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General posted Advisory Opinion No. 15-13. This Opinion relates to a request for Advisory Opinion about a plan to offer free van shuttle...more
On October 21, 2015 the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General posted Advisory Opinion No. 15-13. This Opinion relates to a request for Advisory Opinion about a plan to offer free van shuttle...more
As announced in an recent press release, Extended Care Health Services, Inc. (“Extendicare”), an operator of skilled nursing facilities, and its subsidiary Progressive Step Corporation (“Pro Step”), a provider of physical,...more
Community Health Systems announced yesterday, August 18th, that hackers broke into its computers and stole data on 4.5 million patients. ...more
HIPAA security risk assessment (SRA) tool was recently made available through HHS. The tool was developed as a collaborative effort between the HHS Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC),...more
A Massachusetts-based dermatology practice recently agreed to pay $150,000 to settle claims that it failed to have sufficient policies and procedures in place to address a breach notification requirement under the HITECH Act....more
The purchase and sale of a business can be a daunting task; it often involves many unfamiliar issues, even to an experienced business owner or a potential buyer. One issue that is important to address early on is what, in...more