Bond’s health care and long term care practice groups want to ensure you’re ahead of the curve on a compliance requirement that will affect the nation’s skilled nursing facilities and, potentially, the organizations they work...more
New York State recently adopted “network adequacy” regulations that will require health care plans in the state to improve access to behavioral health services, including mental health and substance use treatment services....more
On Jan. 29, 2025, the New York State of Office of Medicaid Inspector General released its Annual Workplan, to provide a guide for stakeholders for its 2025 activities. As in past years, the Workplan provides a roadmap for...more
Federal healthcare administration undoubtedly will look different in 2025 than it does as we close 2024.
In the aftermath of the Republican party victories during this month’s Federal elections – and if the past is...more
With the release earlier this week of the Gov. Hochul’s budget, Bond’s government and regulatory affairs team, along with its health care practice, have reviewed the proposals and offers highlights relevant to Bond’s...more
On Oct. 11, 2022, the New York State Education Department (NYSED) announced that the Health Care and Mental Hygiene Worker Bonus program (HWB) now is open to educational institutions....more
The New York State Department of Health (DOH) has announced an application process for the Nursing Home Vital Access Provider Assurance Program (VAPAP). This program grows from a $100 million pool in the FY 2023 budget...more
The pandemic has accelerated the U.S. healthcare system’s ascent into the digital age – and privacy standards are along for the ride. Recognizing this, the Federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S....more