Under certain circumstances, Medicare allows physician practices to bill eligible non-physician practitioners (NPPs) under a supervising physician’s provider number and at 100 percent of the supervising physician’s allowable...more
In July 2023, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) proposed a final rule to address illegal traditional Medicare rates paid in the 340B Drug Pricing Program from 2018-2022. CMS’ proposal would see CMS pay...more
9/18/2023
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Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ,
Drug Pricing ,
Health Care Providers ,
Health Insurance ,
Healthcare ,
Medicare ,
Medicare Advantage ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Prescription Drugs ,
Section 340B
The COVID-19 pandemic gave way to a rapid increase in virtual care for patients. Now nearly three years on, the American Medical Association found in a recent study that eighty-five percent (85%) of physicians continue to...more
Physician Groups Voice Strong Opposition to Proposed Expanded Scope of Practice for Non-Physician Practitioners -
The American Medical Association and over 80 other physician industry groups have come out in strong...more
11/28/2022
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Federal Nursing Home Reform Act (FNHRA) ,
Health Care Providers ,
Healthcare ,
Healthcare Reform ,
Medicaid ,
Medicare Advantage ,
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Nurses ,
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Patient Rights ,
SCOTUS ,
Talevski vs. Health and Hospital Corporation of Marion County ,
TRICARE
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Justice Department Reports More Than $8B In Alleged Fraud Related to COVID-19 Relief Programs -
The Washington Post reports, “Since the U.S. government first marshaled its historic economic response...more
3/17/2022
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Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Enforcement Actions ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
Health Care Providers ,
Healthcare ,
Healthcare Fraud ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Medicare ,
Surprise Medical Bills ,
Telehealth