Medicaid enrollment grew significantly during the public health emergency (PHE). States implemented expanded eligibility and enrollment as well as reduced cost sharing and premiums based on Medicaid program regulatory...more
Concurrent with the termination of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, various regulatory flexibilities will also come to an end, including the blanket waivers to the Stark Law and related enforcement discretion under the...more
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the US Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General have provided additional guidance and clarification on the application of Stark Law blanket waivers...more
The US Department of Health and Human Services recently announced the use of blanket waivers for healthcare providers under the Stark Law, and its Office of Inspector General noted it will exercise enforcement discretion in...more
Aided by ingenuity and growing regulatory flexibility, retail pharmacies across the country are finding ways to serve their customers while reducing face-to-face contact. Protocols may vary by state. ...more