Crux of the Matter Blog

New HHS Guidance Requires Health Centers to Verify Patient Citizenship Status

On July 10, 2025, the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued new guidance that requires health centers…

2 weeks ago

Proposed CHOICE Act Would Regulate Fees for Veterans’ Claims Preparation Services

Legislation called the “Certified Help Options in Claim Expertise for Veterans Act of 2025” or the CHOICE Act has been…

4 weeks ago

Proposed Regulations Governing Diagnostic Imaging Services in Virginia Will Impact Volume Standards for Healthcare Providers

The Virginia Department of Health State Health Services Plan Task Force’s Diagnostic Imaging Facilities and Services Committee (DIFSCOM) has proposed…

2 months ago

The Corporate Transparency Act – An End of 2024 Present for Those Who Haven’t Yet Filed

The Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) is back in effect with new compliance deadlines. On December 3, 2024, the U.S. District…

7 months ago

To Respond or Not to Respond: WHAT IS THE LAW?

By Robert “Harrison” Gibbs As a healthcare provider, you will likely receive a subpoena for a patient’s health record at…

7 months ago

Military spouse attorney ‘lucks’ into medical malpractice law work and loves it

Military spouse attorney ‘lucks’ into medical malpractice law work and loves it By Brian Cox As an experienced litigator of…

9 months ago

Mandatory Off-Cycle Provider Revalidation Forms for Skilled Nursing Facilities Will Require Cooperation by SNF Owners, Operators and Many Suppliers

CMS is mandating all skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) to complete an off-cycle revalidation using a new Attachment 1 to the…

9 months ago

What to Do When You’re All Done: How to Close Up Shop and Get Out of the Game

In her article for Hampton Roads Physician magazine, What to Do When You’re All Done: How to Close Up Shop…

9 months ago

Thea Pitzen Publishes “Is This Thing On?” to Hampton Roads Physician

Healthcare attorney, Thea Pitzen wrote “Is This Thing On?” an article advising physicians about the possibility of patients recording conversations…

11 months ago

Final Rule Update to Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Strengthens Protections Against Discrimination on the Basis of Disability

Overview of Section 504 On May 9, 2024, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a final rule…

12 months ago