Health Care

Time to Tighten the ROP – CMS Issues Revised Guidance on Requirements of Participation for Long-Term Care Facilities Effective October 24, 2022

The Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (“CMS”) published revised guidance on the Requirements of Participation (“ROP”) and standards for…

2 years ago

Virginia Department of Social Services Division of Licensing Programs Moves to an Online Platform for Assisted Living Facility Initial Applications

On March 18, 2022, the Virginia Department of Social Services’ Division of Licensing Programs announced the launch of the Virginia…

2 years ago

Another Surprise! You May Be Subject to Good Faith Estimate Requirements Under the No Surprises Act

On January 1, 2022, a new law, the No Surprises Act (“NSA” or “the Act”), went into effect. The NSA…

2 years ago

Stroke Centers and Certification

by William Charters As medical care becomes more specialized, it is more and more difficult to determine which facilities and…

5 years ago

Navigating Non-Compete Agreements in Virginia

by G. Wythe Michael We are often asked to draft non-competition and non-solicitation agreements on behalf of various companies and…

6 years ago

Your PCP: An NP or an MD?  Perhaps It’s NBD

The last time you went to the doctor, did you actually see the doctor? A nurse practitioner (NP) is an…

6 years ago

2018 Legislative Update for Healthcare Practitioners

by Nora T. Ciancio Now that the 2018 Virginia General Assembly has concluded, we can report on the status of…

6 years ago

“Must Watch” Healthcare Bills for Virginia Practitioners in 2018

by Nora Ciancio Both the House of Delegates and the Senate have introduced a number of healthcare bills in the…

6 years ago

Discussing Unanticipated Outcomes: Adverse Event Disclosure

We know that medical errors occur. One prominent study published in 1999 reported that at least three percent of all…

6 years ago

Malpractice Suits Related to Electronic Medical Records on the Rise

Electronic medical records (“EMR”) have replaced hard copy, paper records in most health care settings, especially the hospital. While electronic…

6 years ago