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Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Financial Assistance Policies

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CFPB, other Federal Agencies Seek Public Comment about Medical Debt

On July 7, the CFPB, HHS, and Treasury announced a joint inquiry into high-cost specialty financial products which are being offered to patients as alternate forms of payment for routine medical care. Traditionally, these...more

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It’s Time to Give Your Patient Finance Program a Check-Up

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On July 7, 2023, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, U.S. Department of Human Services, and U.S. Department of Treasury (collectively, the “agencies”) launched an inquiry into high-cost specialty financial products...more

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Federal Agencies Launch Inquiry Into Medical Payment Products

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On July 7th, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the U.S. Department of Treasury (collectively, the agencies) jointly issued a Request for Information (Request)...more

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CFPB, jointly with Dept. of Health and Human Services and Dept. of Treasury, issues request for information regarding medical...

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In advance of a hearing scheduled for today on medical billing and collections in which the focus will be medical payment products such as medical credit cards and installment loans, the CFPB, jointly with the U.S. Department...more

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HHS Issues Proposed Rule to Provide Clarity on Rights of Conscience in Healthcare

On January 5, 2023, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) published a notice of proposed rulemaking entitled “Safeguarding the Rights of Conscience as Protected by Federal Statutes” (the “Proposed Rule“)....more

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PRF Reporting Requirements Available; Reporting System Availability Delayed Until 2021

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has finally released detailed reporting requirements for Provider Relief Fund (PRF) payments, while also advising that the availability of its reporting system—previously...more

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Implications of the CARES Act for International Trade

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On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), the purpose of which is to provide emergency assistance and health care responses for individuals,...more

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HHS Proposes to Scale Back ACA Nondiscrimination Rules

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released proposed regulations that, if finalized, will significantly narrow the scope of the nondiscrimination requirements under Section 1557 of the Affordable Care...more

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HHS Issues Final Rule on ACA Nondiscrimination in Health Programs and Activities

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On May 18, 2016, the Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) issued final regulations interpreting the nondiscrimination provisions of Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”). The rule mainly impacts insurers...more

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