Until recently, the idea of hospitals providing acute-care hospital services to patients in their homes had been studied and implemented only in a limited manner in the United States. However, during the COVID-19 Public...more
The current extension of the federal public health emergency declared as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic (“PHE”) will expire on October 15, 2022. As the need wanes for the waivers and flexibilities implemented due to the...more
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) issued updated guidance on July 11, 2022, reinforcing the federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (“EMTALA”) obligations specific to patients who come to a...more
On December 10, 2021 a hospital in Illinois made the news when it was reported that Gibson Area Hospital had agreed to pay $292,000 to settle False Claims Act (“FCA”) allegations of failing to return overpayments received...more
The next time you step into an emergency room, you may learn the hospital can provide you with hospital-level services to treat your illness in your home. Until recently, the idea of hospitals providing services to patients...more