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McDermott Will & Emery

CMS Interoperability and Prior Authorization Rule Significantly Impacts Payers’ Approval and Denial Practices

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On January 17, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the CMS Interoperability and Prior Authorization final rule (Final Rule) (fact sheet, CMS’ interoperability website), which aims to improve prior...more

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Interoperability and Transparency Rules Usher in a New Era of Health Plan Data Obligations

After a six-month delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the first provisions of the interoperability rule issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) took effect on July 1. The new requirements are the first of...more

Laner Muchin, Ltd.

HHS Issues Guidance On Disposing Of Electronic Devices And Media

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently issued a newsletter providing guidance on the proper decommission and disposal of electronic devices and media containing sensitive information, such as...more

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Healthcare Litigation - April 2018

Mental Health and Minors: Proceed With Caution! - Imagine representing a party in a lawsuit concerning coverage for mental health services. The lawsuit was brought by the parents of a minor child. The client received a...more

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Identify Yourself! Deadline for Health Plan Identifiers is Fast Approaching

One of the lesser-known health plan requirements adopted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) has an initial deadline that is fast approaching, and most employers will need to take action to ensure that...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Free HIPAA Help

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Health care providers, health plans, business associates, and other entities affected by the federal HIPAA privacy and security regulations are quickly running out of excuses for not having a robust HIPAA compliance program...more

McDermott Will & Emery

ACA Proposed Rule to Require Health Insurers to Certify Compliance with HIPAA Electronic Transaction Requirements

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued a proposed rule to implement the ACA requirement that health insurers and other HIPAA-covered health plans certify compliance with the standards and operating rules for...more

Akerman LLP

Employee Benefits Update: 2013 Year End Plan Tasks

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As we approach the end of the year, employers and plan sponsors of qualified retirement plans and health and welfare plans should take time to meet various upcoming deadlines. Failure to comply with the deadlines may result...more

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HHS Revisions to SHOP Rule

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On March 11, 2013, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published a proposed rule that would amend an earlier final rule related to health insurance exchanges and, more specifically, the Small Business Health...more

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