This update examines the shifting landscape of healthcare regulation and industry developments in Alabama. It addresses key areas affecting healthcare, such as the ongoing expansion efforts by Alabama providers, significant...more
On April 11, 2024, the Senate Finance Committee met to address declining doctors’ pay related to Medicare’s Physician Fee Schedule (“PFS”) and Medicare fee-for-service. Physician groups have estimated physicians “were...more
On January 3, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG) published OIG Advisory Opinion No. 23-15 (the “Opinion”), which addresses a request from a consulting company (the...more
1. No Significant Regulatory Reform in Alabama.
Unlike many states in recent years, Alabama’s Certificate of Need (CON) laws remain essentially unchanged. While it is not unusual for bills to be introduced making...more
On June 27, 2023, the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) posted its final rule, implementing its Information Blocking Rule penalties under the 21st Century Cures Act....more
Providers should be aware consumers now have access to CMS resources that help them understand their rights under the No Surprises Act (NSA). In general, the NSA protects healthcare consumers from receiving surprise medical...more