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The OIG has issued updated guidance on the provision of a telemedicine platform by hospitals to physicians with an additional FAQ, which deviates slightly from OIG’s April 3, 2020 Policy Statement. In its original Policy Statement, which can be found here, OIG stated it would apply enforcement discretion to transactions that fully comply with... READ MORE

Tuesday, May 12 Recap Note – ​We believe this is the most up-to-date information available at this time, but it is subject to change ​as circumstances warrant. Also, all finalized resources can be found ​on the COVID-19 ​Resource ​Center page ​of Hall Render’s website.​ CMS Updates Medicare Blanket Waivers CMS provided new Medicare blanket waivers expanding... READ MORE

Monday, May 11 Recap Note – ​We believe this is the most up-to-date information available at this time, but it is subject to change ​as circumstances warrant. Also, all finalized resources can be found ​on the COVID-19 ​Resource ​Center page ​of Hall Render’s website.​ OIG Updates FAQs on Administrative Enforcement Authorities on COVID-19 Arrangements OIG updated... READ MORE

The U.S.  Department of Labor (“DOL”) recently issued a new compliance assistance document that answers some of the frequently asked questions it has received during the COVID-19 pandemic regarding employer responsibilities and employee protections under the WARN Act. Any employer that was hoping for an official confirmation that the WARN Act notice requirements do... READ MORE

Earlier this spring and shortly before Indiana began to feel the brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Indiana legislature passed, and Governor Eric Holcomb signed, House Enrolled Act 1004 (“HEA 1004“). HEA 1004 contains a number of sweeping health law changes in Indiana. Importantly, the law goes into effect on July 1, 2020. Two... READ MORE

Thursday, May 7 Recap Note – ​We believe this is the most up-to-date information available at this time, but it is subject to change ​as circumstances warrant. Also, all finalized resources can be found ​on the COVID-19 ​Resource ​Center page ​of Hall Render’s website.​ HHS Extends Deadline for Attestation, Acceptance of Terms and Conditions for Provider... READ MORE

Nursing homes face possible fines and the need to navigate F-Tags as they embark on the new COVID-19 reporting requirements to the CDC. On May 6, 2020, the Quality, Safety & Oversight Group at CMS issued a memorandum entitled “Interim Final Rule Updating Requirements for Notification of Confirmed and Suspected COVID-19 Cases Among Residents... READ MORE

In a press release posted May 7, 2020, the Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) announced that it is extending the deadline for providers and suppliers (collectively “Providers”) to attest to receipt of payments from the CARES Act Provider Relief Fund and accepting the related Terms and Conditions. The announcement comes just three... READ MORE

Recognizing that hospitals need additional flexibilities and financial stability to combat COVID‑19, CMS published in a second Interim Final Rule enabling hospitals to temporarily relocate excepted off-campus and on-campus provider-based hospital departments without losing the ability to receive payment for hospital outpatient services paid under the outpatient prospective payment system (“OPPS”). Despite this increased... READ MORE

Wednesday, May 6 Recap Note – ​We believe this is the most up-to-date information available at this time, but it is subject to change ​as circumstances warrant. Also, all finalized resources can be found ​on the COVID-19 ​Resource ​Center page ​of Hall Render’s website.​ CMS Releases Interim Final Rule Updating Reporting Requirements in Nursing Homes CMS... READ MORE