In the latest episode of The Healthcare Compliance Pod, we unpack how to provide meaningful access to language assistance – a topic that’s not only legally relevant due to Section 1557 changes but vital to patient safety and…
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/ Civil Rights, Health
If you’re preparing to launch an audit within your healthcare organization, pause for a moment and consider this: how well you plan before the audit begins can significantly affect the outcome—and your risk exposure. This week…
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/ Business Organizations, Commercial Law & Contracts, Health
The 2025 Legislative Session adjourned on May 15, and over the next 30 days, the Governor took final action on bills, concluding her work on June 11. Now the majority of new laws take effect today, July 1, 2025…
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/ Civil Rights, Elections & Politics, Zoning, Planning & Land Use
If you’re trying to strengthen your organization’s compliance program, one of the most important recommendations from the Office of Inspector General’s (OIG) General Compliance Program Guidance is to integrate quality and safety…
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As we hit the halfway point of 2025, now is the perfect time to revisit your compliance work plan. While it’s always good practice to assess whether your organization is meeting its compliance goals, this year presents a unique…
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/ Administrative Law, Civil Rights, Health
Physician compensation benchmarks like those from the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) or the American Medical Group Associations) AMGA are commonly used in the healthcare industry. Organizations lean on them for…
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/ Business Organizations, Health, Labor & Employment Law
In today’s complex healthcare landscape, whistleblower claims are a major source of regulatory and legal risk for organizations. Last year saw a record number of “qui tam” claims filed under the False Claims Act. While…
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/ Administrative Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Commercial Law & Contracts, Health
In April, a pharmaceutical manufacturer agreed to pay a $202 million settlement to resolve allegations of Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) violations. At the heart of the case were speaker programs, where physicians and prescribers…
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/ Health
Recent years have seen an unprecedented rollback of many hard-won civil rights for LGBTQ+ Iowans at the state and federal levels. There are several ways LGBTQ+ Iowans can protect and empower themselves and their loved ones…
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/ Civil Rights, Family Law, Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning
The compliance officer is one of the most important positions within a healthcare organization, but also one of the most challenging. You’re expected to be a teacher, a coach, a project manager, a good listener, and a role…
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/ Business Organizations, Health, Labor & Employment Law
Navigating special needs planning can be a complex journey for people with disabilities and their families and caregivers. As individuals with disabilities reach adulthood, important decisions must be made to ensure their…
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/ Family Law, Health
The first session of the 91st General Assembly of Iowa adjourned sine die just after 6 a.m. on May 15 after a full night of caucuses and debate. Slated for 110 days, the legislature extended 13 days beyond May 2 after reaching…
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/ Elections & Politics, Energy & Utilities, Taxation
In a recent False Claims Act case, a long-term care pharmacy and consulting services provider was found liable for submitting false claims to the government, resulting in a jury verdict of over $135 million in damages. The…
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/ Administrative Law, Government Contracting, Health
Anatomy of a panic attack: When your ex plays custody hostage negotiator -
Sheer panic. That's what I see in the eyes of clients who first sit across from me after their spouse has filed for divorce, changed the locks on the…
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/ Family Law
Last week was the first week beyond the scheduled 110th day of the 2025 Iowa Legislative Session, and legislators made significant strides toward adjournment. On Thursday, the chambers released a joint budget agreement; with the…
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/ Civil Rights, Elections & Politics, Taxation
