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Taking the Pulse, A Health Care and Life Sciences Video Podcast | Episode 244: The Future of Independent Physician Practices with Ray Waldrup of The Leaders Rheum
New Virginia "Workplace Violence" Definition and Healthcare Reporting Law: What's the Tea in L&E?
Taking the Pulse, A Health Care and Life Sciences Video Podcast | Episode 241: Fighting Nurse Burnout with Data-Driven Innovation with Dr. Ecoee Rooney of Indicator Sciences
Taking the Pulse: A Health Care & Life Sciences Video Podcast | Episode 239: Understanding the 340B Pricing Program with Chuck Melendi of Disruptive Dialogue
Hospice Insights Podcast - Still Number One: Healthcare Fraud Remains Central in DOJ’s White Collar Enforcement Plan
Podcast: Addressing Patient Complaints About Privacy Violations
Podcast - Navigating the New Landscape of Private Equity in Healthcare
Medicaid Cuts: Potential Challenges and Legal Implications for Long-Term Care Facilities — Assisted Living and the Law Podcast
ADA Compliance for Medical and Dental Practices: Responding to Inquiries and Investigations
Beyond the Bylaws: The Medical Staff Show | The Role of Bylaws in Medical Staff Governance, Part II
Hospice Insights Podcast - But Wait: Things to Consider Before Adopting AI Tools In Your Hospice
Taking the Pulse: A Health Care and Life Sciences Video Podcast | Episode 232: Commercial Real Estate for Life Sciences Companies with Vinnie Durand of Savills
Understanding Senior Living Options with Beth Weeks
Executive Actions Impact Federally Funded Research: What Institutions Should Do Now – Diagnosing Health Care Video Podcast
AGG Talks: Home Health & Hospice Podcast - Episode 10: Anti-Kickback Compliance for Hospice and Skilled Nursing Providers
Healthcare Industry Segment-Specific Compliance Program Guidances (ICPGs)
Hospice Insights Podcast - One Size Doesn’t Fit All: Figuring Out What is Your Hospice+
Taking the Pulse, A Health Care and Life Sciences Video Podcast | Episode 229: Public Health in South Carolina with Dr. Edward Simmer of SC Dept of Public Health
On June 13, 2025, OIG announced the results of an audit it conducted of 30 hospitals that received provider relief fund (PRF) payments during COVID-19 (the Audit). OIG found that 11 of the 30 audited hospitals failed to...more
Below is Alston & Bird’s Health Care Week in Review, which provides a synopsis of the latest news in health care regulations, notices, and guidance; federal legislation and congressional committee action; reports, studies,...more
Below is Alston & Bird’s Health Care Week in Review, which provides a synopsis of the latest news in healthcare regulations, notices, and guidance; federal legislation and congressional committee action; reports, studies, and...more
The Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) is expected to announce a new phase of Provider Relief Funding (PRF) that would likely cover COVID-related expenses and losses during the third and fourth quarters of 2020 (and...more
The Provider Relief Funds (“Funds”) provided by the Department of Health & Human Services (“HHS”) through the CARES Act have been an assist to healthcare providers working to fight COVID-19 and keep patients, residents, and...more
Health care providers have seen a steady stream of Provider Relief Fund (PRF) updates from the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS). In exciting news, on December 16, 2020, HHS announced that it completed the review...more
On December 4, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) revised its Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund (Relief Fund) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), indicating that providers must return Relief...more
Providers that underwent a change of ownership (CHOW) in 2019 or 2020 should take note of recent FAQ updates from the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS). On October 28, 2020, the agency signaled its continued focus...more
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently issued updated reporting requirements, a policy update memo and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) addressing mandatory final reports from recipients...more
An additional $20 billion in “Provider Relief Funds” is being made available pursuant to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act through a “Phase 3” General Distribution. However, time is running out...more
On October, 1, 2020, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the availability of an additional $20 billion in relief funding for providers – including specifically for behavioral health providers and...more
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced last week that, on Thursday, October 5, it would begin to accept applications for an additional $20 billion in funding to reimburse providers for...more
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), has announced the availability of $20 billion in additional funding for providers. The application...more
The Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) announced a new round of Provider Relief Funds on October 1, 2020. This new Phase 3 of Provider Relief Funding will distribute a total of $20 billion to eligible providers....more
Providers, including assisted living facilities, behavioral health providers, and certain previously ineligible healthcare providers, will be able to apply for a new phase of Provider Relief Funding (“Funding”) beginning...more
Remaining Congressional Session - There is very little time left in this Congressional session, and both the House and Senate are expected to depart in October to go home to campaign. The exact timing is unclear and the plans...more
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently announced that it would soon be implementing new reporting requirements for hospitals, physicians, and other healthcare providers who received General and...more
This is the final regular edition of Alston & Bird’s Coronavirus Flash Update, the 47th. UPDATED 9:00 AM ET ON MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2020 - The Latest News - U.S. COVID-19 cases exceed 5,374,002 and 168,690 U.S. deaths....more
Alston & Bird’s Coronavirus Flash provides updates on policy and regulatory actions under consideration across many important industries being monitored by our teams. Links to key government and legal resources are provided...more
We previously discussed how recipients of payments from the Provider Relief Fund (PRF) are at risk for allegations of fraud and specifically addressed how these recipients may become targets of False Claims Act (FCA)...more
On June 9, 2020, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced additional payments under the COVID-19 Provider Relief Fund to reimburse providers for health care related expenses and revenue losses attributable...more
Report on Medicare Compliance 29, no. 16 (April 27, 2020) - Because of the coronavirus, the talents of a business development executive at a hospital are wasted, and the chief financial officer (CFO) is wondering whether...more