Posted on December 1, 2021 by Sara J. Ackermann
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A couple of weeks ago we alerted you regarding the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) COVID-19 vaccination mandates. Reports have emerged today that an injunction has been placed upon this CMS requirement nationwide which takes place immediately. This is the second Federal Court injunction that has been issued enjoining immediate enforcement of the […]
Posted on November 23, 2020 by Mark D. Munson
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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) recently released key Medicare figures for 2021 that will affect all elderly and disabled individuals who receive program benefits. This notice summarizes the changes and their impact on various benefits. As is normally the case, Medicare deductibles and premiums have increased for 2021. Many deductibles and co-pays […]
Posted on October 22, 2018 by Ruder Ware Alumni
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Last month, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a proposed rule designed to, in CMS’s words, “relieve burden on healthcare providers by removing unnecessary, obsolete or excessively burdensome Medicare compliance requirements for healthcare facilities”. CMS estimates that the annual savings to healthcare providers would be $1.2 billion. The proposed rule is some […]
Posted on March 16, 2018 by Ruder Ware Alumni
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Some recent changes in federal law and in federal agency interpretation of federal law may both clarify and relieve some regulatory obligations of health care providers. Lessening Dependence on Federal Agency Interpretations of Federal Law In late January, a high ranking official of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) told DOJ litigators they can no […]
Posted on September 12, 2017 by Ruder Ware Alumni
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Skilled nursing facilities (SNF) may see even more scrutiny from the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) because of a recent audit conducted by the Office of Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The audit looked into abuse and neglect of Medicare recipients residing in SNFs and the associated […]
Posted on May 31, 2017 by Emilu E.C. Larson
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As discussed in a previous blog, beginning on June 1, 2017, health care providers of services and suppliers wanting to voluntarily disclose actual or potential violations of the Stark Law must follow a new process finalized by CMS. Previously, health care providers and suppliers were able to submit a self-disclosure of an actual or potential […]
Posted on May 21, 2014 by Ruder Ware Alumni
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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a new proposed rule today that changes the timeline for meaningful use electronic health record (EHR) technology. The new proposed rule would be consistent with previous CMS announcement regarding extension of Stage 2 and Stage 3 timelines. The proposed rule recognizes the difficulties that software vendors […]