CMS calls for applications for second cohort of KCC Model; deadline set for Mar. 25 -
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation says performance period participation agreements for the CMS Kidney Care First Option...more
Benesch: SCOTUS decisions on COVID-19 vaccine mandates have repercussions for employers, healthcare facilities
The Supreme Court decided two cases relating to COVID-19 vaccination mandates. In the first case, SCOTUS ruled...more
2/4/2022
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Dialysis Providers ,
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Physician Medicare Reimbursements ,
Vaccinations ,
Workplace Safety
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently issued an advisory opinion under the federal physician-self referral law (the “Stark Law”) (Advisory Opinion No. CMS-AO-2021-2) (the “Advisory Opinion”) clarifying...more
Benesch reviews state, federal modifications to restrictive covenant laws -
In a “Year-End Review,” Benesch points out there was considerable activity in trade secret and restrictive covenant law in 2021. Some of the...more
1/12/2022
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Dialysis Providers ,
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Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Health Care Providers ,
Hospitals ,
Medical Research ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
Organ Transplant Centers ,
Physicians ,
Restrictive Covenants ,
State and Local Government ,
Surprise Medical Bills
SCOTUS to consider case alleging private plan’s ESRD coverage violates MSPA -
The Supreme Court agreed to hear the case of Marietta Memorial Hospital Employee Health Benefits Plan v. DaVita, which alleges a private...more
12/6/2021
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Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Dialysis ,
Dialysis Providers ,
Employer Group Health Plans ,
ESRD ,
Medicare ,
Organ Transplant Centers ,
SCOTUS ,
Vaccinations
Carolina Kidney Partners: Addition of Ga.-based nephrology practice expands Medicare, commercial insurance footprint -
Savannah’s Nephrology & Hypertension Medical Associates operates seven clinics in Ga. and S. Car....more
Benesch: FTC to more stringently enforce PHR breaches by apps, connected medical devices -
The FTC issued a policy statement to provide guidance to developers of health apps and connected medical devices and how they’re...more
10/7/2021
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) ,
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Dialysis ,
Electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI) ,
Employer Mandates ,
Organ Transplant Centers ,
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Industry players agree on need for quality assurance but believe CMS’ QIP program for ESRD care delivery flawed -
The ESRD Quality Incentive Program (QIP) implemented by CMS provides a payment penalty of up to 2% for...more
On July 13, 2021 the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) proposed rule for calendar year (CY) 2022 that could result in potentially significant reductions to...more
DaVita, former CEO indicted in federal market collusion case -
DaVita and the company’s former CEO, Kent Thiry, were alleged to have conspired with Surgical Care Affiliates to suppress competition for senior-level...more