In the waning days of Donald Trump’s administration, the federal government passed the “No Surprises Act,” which becomes effective January 1, 2022. Like many recent state laws, the legislation is aimed at protecting patients...more
Across the country, health care providers have struggled during the COVID-19 pandemic in the face of declining revenue and increased expenses. This financial stress has adversely affected almost all entities within the...more
On April 19, 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published recommendations for re-opening facilities to provide non-emergent non-COVID-19 health care services.[1] The recommendations provide guidance for...more
After nearly two months of rolling shutdowns in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses across all industries are preparing to resume operations in ways that prioritize the health and safety of the public and their...more
On April 20, 2020, the Louisiana Department of Health issued an updated notice/order expanding the categories of medical and surgical procedures that may be performed, and issuing further guidance concerning certain other...more
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released its first phase of recommendations regarding reopening medical facilities for the provision of non-emergent procedures unrelated to the 2019 novel...more
On March 18, 2020, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) issued recommendations suggesting for healthcare providers to postpone all non-essential medical, surgical, and dental procedures in an effort to...more
As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to impact the healthcare industry and the global economy, ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) should be mindful of federal and state guidance impacting their daily work and...more
In following the guidance of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the recommendation of the U.S. Surgeon General, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has issued Executive Order 109, which orders that all adult...more