On June 6, 2025, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) issued Advisory Opinion 25-03 (the “Opinion”), offering guidance for structuring telehealth collaborations in a manner that complies with the federal Anti-Kickback...more
7/3/2025
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General ("OIG") issued Advisory Opinion No. 25-02 ("Opinion") on April 4, 2025, regarding a Health Center proposal to link social support services to...more
5/20/2025
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The medical spa industry is rapidly growing, driven by technological advances and shifting consumer preferences for cosmetic and wellness services. While this growth offers many business opportunities for healthcare...more
4/24/2025
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The Office of Inspector General (OIG) of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) issues Special Fraud Alerts regarding healthcare fraud and abuse patterns or practices it has recently identified and intends to...more
1/7/2025
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The California Department of Managed Health Care (the "DMHC"), which regulates Health Care Service Plans, recently adopted a regulation regarding general licensure requirements for health care providers ("Entities") that...more