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Medicaid Anti-Kickback Statute Ambulatory Surgery Centers

Medicaid is a partnership program between states and the federal government to provide healthcare coverage for lower income individuals, people with disabilities, older people, and certain families with... more +
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Ambulatory Surgery Center Trends in Regulation, Compliance, and Enforcement

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Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) are experiencing significant shifts in regulation, reimbursement, and operational practices. These changes are driven by evolving healthcare policies, technological advancements, and the...more

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OIG Looks at How Employed Physicians Bonuses Are Paid from ASC Profits

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The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) on Oct. 13, 2023, posted Advisory Opinion No. 23-07 detailing a favorable response to a proposal by a Requestor to pay bonuses to its...more

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OIG’s Favorable Opinion: Employed Physicians Paid Bonuses Based on ASCs’ Net Profits

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This opinion addresses a proposed arrangement (“Proposed Arrangement”) between a multi-specialty physician practice (“Requestor”) that employs approximately 11 physician employees (“Physician Employees”). In addition to base...more

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Investing In or Opening an Ambulatory Surgery Center? Beware of State & Federal Regulations

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Investment in ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) is soaring. Physicians, hospitals, and health systems are attracted by the high margins, significant growth potential, payer influence, and efficient patient care. Beyond...more

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OIG Issues New Advisory Opinion Regarding Investment in Ambulatory Surgery Centers

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Last week, OIG considered a proposed investment by a health system, a management company, and certain surgeons in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC). OIG advised that the proposed arrangement would generate prohibited...more

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Orthopedic Practice Recapitalizations: Critical Legal Issues

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With the pace of orthopedic medical practice recapitalizations showing no signs of slowing, it is appropriate to review certain of the most critical legal issues that any buyer considering a transaction must take into...more

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Practical Considerations for Medical Practices Considering Converting Their Vascular Access Centers Into Medicare-Certified...

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On November 2, 2016 the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2017 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Final Rule. Although the impact of the Final Rule on nephrology reimbursement is projected to be...more

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