The Centers For Medicare & Medicaid Services Issues New Inpatient Prospective Payment System Final Rule -
On September 3, 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the fiscal year (FY) 2021 Medicare...more
12/31/2020
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In response to the opioid epidemic, many states, including Texas, created prescription drug monitoring programs to monitor high-risk patients and provider behaviors. The Texas Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (“PMP”) is...more
2/18/2020
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Polsinelli is pleased to share the Med-Staff Quarterly Newsletter. This publication contains articles and insight into issues that affect the Med-Staff industry.
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Recently, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) issued an Advisory Opinion (17-02) that allows for waivers or reductions of cost-sharing amounts owed by financially needy...more