The Information Blocking Rule: A Proposed Cure for Health Care Provider Hoarding

5 months ago

On October 30, 2023, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) released a new proposed rule (the “Information…

Difference Between Medical Malpractice and Medical Battery

6 months ago

It is important for healthcare providers to understand that medical malpractice is not the only form of medical mistreatment that…

How Enforceable Are Non-Compete Agreements in Virginia?

6 months ago

More and more businesses in Virginia are turning to non-compete agreements to protect their competitive advantage. However, there are certain…

Who Is Required to Carry Workers’ Compensation in Virginia?

7 months ago

As an employer in Virginia, it is important to understand the state's workers' compensation laws, as these laws are designed…

Preparing for HIPAA Phase 2 Audits

8 months ago

In 2016 the Office of Civil Rights (“OCR”) rolls out its HIPAA Phase 2 Audits. Phase 2 audits will review…

“You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know”: Providers Now May Be Subject to False Claims Act Liability Based On A Subjective Government Materiality Standard

8 months ago

The unanimous June 16, 2016 Supreme Court decision in Universal Health Services, Inc. v. United States and Massachusetts, ex. rel. Julio…

Skilled Nursing Facilities May Profit from Reducing Medicare Beneficiary Hospitalizations

8 months ago

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) estimate that approximately 45% of hospitalizations for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries are…

CMS Clarifies 60-Day Rule on Reporting and Returning Overpayments from Medicare

8 months ago

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule clarifying the 60-day repayment requirement for Medicare Part A and…