Connecticut’s legislature has amended the state’s physician noncompete law to provide for additional restrictions on physician noncompete agreements. (Public Act No. 23-97). In addition, Connecticut has extended noncompete...more
In late November, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the Office of the Inspector General released their final rules revising the Physician Self-Referral Law (the “Stark Law”) and the Anti-Kickback Statute. The...more
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) has issued additional waivers allowing for increased flexibility during the COVID-19 public health emergency (“COVID-19 Emergency”). Of particular importance is CMS’...more
On March 28, 2020, in connection with the recently enacted Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced an expansion of its accelerated and advance...more
Based on the decision in a recent Connecticut Supreme Court case, patients may now sue physicians for breaching confidentiality. Previously, Connecticut did not recognize breach of confidentiality as a cause of action. ...more
On December 28, 2017, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a Survey and Certification Memorandum (S&C Memo) to clarify CMS’ position that it prohibits physicians and health care providers from texting...more
While Senate Bill 351, now enacted as Public Act 16-95 (the "Act"), received attention for the limits it placed on physician non-compete provisions, numerous other provisions of the Act are worth highlighting. These...more
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On May 3, 2016, the Connecticut Senate sent SB 351 to Governor Malloy for signature. Among other things, the legislation limits the use of physician non-competition agreements. The Governor is expected to sign the bill into...more
On October 30, 2015 Congress passed the Bi-Partisan Budget Act of 2015 (hereinafter the "Act"). Section 603 of the Act is of particular relevance to hospitals and health care providers because of its potential to chill the...more