Topic: Healthcare

Edwards Wildman’s latest Healthcare Update discusses how OIG issues favorable advisory opinion for Medigap “Preferred Hospital” network arrangement; the FDA issued a draft guidance on stem cell same surgery exception; and the $840 million in grants that are available through new HHS Transformation Initiative.

Edwards Wildman’s latest Healthcare Update discusses that the Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) published a proposed rule that would amend the safe harbors to the anti-kickback statute (“AKS”) and the civil monetary penalty (“CMP”) rules under the authority of the OIG; and how CMS launched open payments database on September 30, 2014.

Edwards Wildman’s latest healthcare advisory “Senate Passes Post-Acute Care Reform Bill; OIG Issues Special Advisory Bulletin on Drug Copayment Coupons” discusses legislation passed that was intended to strengthen and improve the Medicare post-acute care system.

Edwards Wildman’s David Szabo, partner, in the Healthcare Practice Group discusses “Reminder: Update Your “Grandfathered” Business Associate Agreements By September 23, 2014” and “Final Meaningful Use Regulations Published” 

ACA SMALL BUSINESS EXCHANGES DELAYED

On Thursday, September 26, 2013, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that it would delay online enrollment in the health insurance exchanges for small businesses. However, applicants may still enroll by phone, mail or fax starting October 1, 2013. Coverage will start January 1, 2014.