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Wade Emmert
CMS Proposes ‘36-Month Rule’ to Curb Hospice License ‘Flipping’
Jim Parker, for Hospice News: Some hospice owners have been selling their businesses soon after securing a license. This has prompted federal agencies to pursue new…
DOJ Charges Nearly 80 People in $2.5 Billion Health Care Fraud Scheme
Telehealth has been a boon for fraud because it expands the reach of the fraudster. But this type of fraud is nothing new. It’s just a…
U.S. Supreme Court: False Claims Act Liability Depends on Defendant’s Subjective Beliefs
Michael R. Bertoncini & William Kang for Jackson Lewis: Liability in False Claims Act (FCA) suits depends on whether a defendant subjectively believed its claims were…
A Provider’s Guide to OIG’s Self-Disclosure Protocol
Recommending to clients that they self-disclose violations of the False Claims Act often creates a lot of anxiety. It is a certainty that self-disclosure will be…
New Texas Data and Privacy Security Act Aims to Increase Protections for Online User Data
Matt Stringer, for The Texan: [T]he Texas Data and Privacy Security Act (TDPSA), was signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott on Sunday and will take…
Safeguarding Healthcare Data in the Age of AI: A Critical Imperative for Healthcare Executives
Artificial Intelligence, particularly generative AI, is upending many industries. It will be years before we have an appreciation for the many ways AI can be used…
Key Findings from Private Equity’s Healthcare Play: Management Service Agreements
Holden Godat, Taylor Anderson, CVA, and Trent Fritzsche, writing for VMG Health: With the emergence of private equity (PE) firms attempting to align with physician practices,…
How Often Should Med Spas Perform Good Faith Exams?
At a minimum, a Good Faith Exam (GFE) should be performed annually, but may be required more often depending on the circumstances. The good faith exam…
Healthcare Organizations and Practitioners Receive New Protection Against Frivolous Whistleblower Lawsuits
Jose Vela, Jr., for Clark Hill: Last Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) handed down an important ruling that will give healthcare organizations and practitioners relief…
Texas Jury Renders $10 Million Verdict in Novel Corporate Practice of Medicine Case
From HuschBlackwell, Healthcare Law Insights: Following two weeks of trial testimony, a Travis County jury recently rendered a $10 million verdict in a novel corporate practice…