Perspectives on Health Care

Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries

Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries

In a move with far reaching implications for the health care industry, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently released a proposed rule that would codify into regulation specific requirements that it and its related agencies must follow when issuing guidance to the public or regul

Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries

CMS is soliciting comments on whether future payments for devices that may have been impacted by the COVID-19 PHE should be adjusted.

Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries

Due to the broader spread of COVID-19 in California, the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) has extended numerous professional licensing waivers to facilitate the delivery of patient care during the state of emergency.

Fifty-three Arent Fox LLP attorneys have been rated as leaders in their profession by The Best Lawyers in America 2021.

On August 17, 2020, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a Guidance Memorandum (Guidance) setting forth revised state survey agency priorities as well as providing information regarding the resumption of enforcement activities and resolution of open enforcement cases.

On August 17, 2020, CMS encouraged State Survey Agencies to resume some of their normal enforcement activities.

Health Care Partner Rachel Hold-Weiss and Associate Michele Gipp will lead Weatherbee Resources Hospice Compliance Network Webinar Series’ upcoming webinar addressing how to handle HIPAA breaches in hospice care.

Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries

After a four-month hold, CMS announced on August 6 that it would resume Medicare Fee-For Service (FFS) medical reviews.

Members of the industry should be on the lookout for proposed rules related to this Order and take advantage of all public comment periods.

Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries

Health Care Partner Stephanie Trunk will present at the 21st Annual Patient Assistance & Access Programs conference on August 7.

Partner Anne Murphy is a featured speaker in an upcoming webinar sponsored by The Governance Institute, about emerging digital health care delivery challenges and opportunities for health care providers.

On July 22, 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced new initiatives designed to protect nursing home residents from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries

The White House released three Executive Orders on July 24, 2020 setting forth policies that the Administration believes will “deliver lower prescription drug prices to American patients.” 

For health care providers that are out-of-network with a patient’s insurance, navigating reimbursement is a tactical imperative. The current economic environment makes it more difficult for patients to pay coinsurance, while insurers are increasingly motivated to cut expenses.

Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries

Health Care attorneys Debra Albin-Riley and Diane Roldán recently presented to California Association Medical Staff Services (CAMSS) about the state of medical staff peer review, why it is becoming increasingly litigious, and how to make litigation or hearings less onerous.

Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries

The Criminal Division of the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and Enforcement Division of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently published its second edition of A Resource Guide to the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (the “Updated Guide”), which was originally released in November 2