On July 10, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) issued a Proposed Rule that would extend the “36-Month Rule” to Hospice providers.
The 36-Month Rule refers to 42 C.F.R. § 424.550(b), which currently...more
7/14/2023
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The end of 2021 brings positive indications of the continued acceptance of telehealth as an important clinical care approach post public health emergency (“PHE”). The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”), like...more
2/22/2022
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Virginia recently adopted a GDPR-inspired comprehensive data protection law for Virginia residents.
What Are the Main Points Covered by Virginia’s Consumer Data Protection Act (CDPA)?
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8/9/2021
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The Centers For Medicare & Medicaid Services Issues New Inpatient Prospective Payment System Final Rule -
On September 3, 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the fiscal year (FY) 2021 Medicare...more
12/31/2020
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On October 29, 2020, the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) announced it was delaying the compliance deadlines for information blocking and other health IT provisions initially...more
11/2/2020
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Polsinelli is pleased to share The Privacy Survival Guide. This newsletter is a designated source of news, information and guidance on the constantly evolving health care privacy industry.
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As many states continue to gradually re-open businesses and lift certain pandemic-related restrictions aimed at containing the spread of COVID-19, businesses now find themselves charged with navigating myriad legal...more
6/12/2020
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While previously the vast majority of states have issued a state-wide stay-at-home order in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the past week has seen significant federal and state action to plan a gradual re-opening of...more