The Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) finally bestowed good news on providers that recently underwent a change of ownership (CHOW). HHS issued a significant press release on July 31, 2020 related to Provider Relief...more
The Department of Health & Human Services (“HHS”) continues to issue guidance related to Provider Relief Funds (“Funds”) and changes of ownership, clarifying (and apparently cementing) its position that Funds may not transfer...more
Providers that recently acquired a Medicare provider through a change of ownership (CHOW) could face difficulties obtaining some or all of the provider relief funds as previously discussed. The first two tranches of payments...more
The President’s national emergency declaration on March 13, 2020, issued in response to COVID-19, enabled the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to grant state Medicaid agencies added flexibility through a...more
Parties to a health care transaction must be prepared for and informed on a number of aspects unique to the health care industry. This is certainly true for proposed changes of ownership or control, where a buyer plans to...more
Nursing facilities undergoing changes of ownership (CHOW) in Vermont could see new requirements starting in 2019 if a recent bill is passed. The state, which currently can take as long as one year (or more in some cases) to...more