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Virtual Care – Behavioral Health Regulatory Update and Navigating Common Challenges
Most agree that virtual options in relation to behavioral health just make sense. The increased access, convenience and privacy offered through virtual care have led to a dramatic increase in virtual encounters, as well as record reductions in client no-shows. Of course, the increased use of virtual care in this arena has prompted significant regulatory…Read More
Virtual Care – Reimbursement Update and Frequently Asked Questions
The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (“PHE”) brought unprecedented regulatory waiver flexibility, including greatly expanded use of telehealth services. During this session, speakers will discuss the Medicare statutory framework for telehealth coverage and reimbursement, the impact of the PHE on that reimbursement and the differences between the statutory telehealth benefit versus other forms of virtual care….Read More
Virtual Care – Technology and Medical Record Strategies
As health care providers look forward to the expiration of the public health emergency and telemedicine services are normalized, providers are beginning to evaluate, adopt and implement long-term solutions and strategies for the continued provision of telemedicine care and the inclusion of telemedicine care as a component of coordinated care activities. In this webinar, we…Read More
Virtual Care – A Focused Look at Prescription Requirements and Pharmacy Rules
Confusion continues to abound in relation to the prescription of medications through virtual care. High variability among applicable state law persists, COVID-19 flexibilities are increasingly expiring and questions remain in relation to the future of the Ryan Haight Act. This presentation will address these considerations and offer best practices for navigating each. As care modalities…Read More
Exploring the Compliance, Reimbursement and Physician Compensation Issues Tied to Nonphysician Practitioners and Shared Care
Join Hall Render attorneys Lori Wink and Joe Wolfe, along with Advisory Services advisor Delena Howard, for this webinar. Our team will provide their perspectives on staffing opportunities, compliance, billing and physician compensation issues and trends in care models where services or a portion of the services are performed by nonphysician practitioners (“NPPs”). The use of NPPs…Read More
Trends in Physician Group & Ambulatory Center Mergers and Acquisitions
Presented by Hall Render transactions attorneys Colleen Powers and Chad Sukurs along with Hall Render Advisory Services’ advisors Jennifer Fry and Ken Zeko, this webinar will discuss trends in ambulatory and physician group practice acquisitions and address all stages of the M&A transaction process. Key M&A considerations, including strategic, financial, legal and compliance review, as…Read More
Stark Law: Back to Basics
Join Hall Render attorneys Keith Dugger, Kerry Dutra, Alyssa James and Katherine Schwartz for a webinar on the basics of the Stark Law, including key definitions, exceptions, penalties for non-compliance, developments and trends, and compliance strategies for health care organizations. This presentation is Part 1 of our 2-part Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute Primer Series….Read More
Access Denied? Navigating HIPAA’s Right of Access
The Office for Civil Rights continues its initiative to enforce the individual’s right of access under HIPAA. With 27 enforcement actions already levied against HIPAA covered entities, including a settlement of $200,000 for failure to provide records to only two individuals, covered entities face significant financial risks and operational issues related to compliance with the…Read More
Housing Strategies to Improve Employee Recruitment, Retention and Overall Health
As housing costs have continued to skyrocket nationwide, many middle-income hospital and health system team members have found it increasingly difficult to find high-quality and affordable housing options. The lack of available housing has exacerbated the staffing challenges for many hospitals and health systems. This strain has impacted employee recruitment, retention and the overall health…Read More
Housing Intervention Strategies for Hospitals and Health Care Systems
Access to affordable, safe and stable housing is a well-documented social determinant of health. The critical shortage of affordable housing nationally directly impacts both patients and providers, hindering health outcomes and contributing to repeat ER visits and hospital admissions. As providers continue to advance mission and value-based care strategies, housing can be a high-impact component…Read More
Health Care Regulatory Update: 2021 Fraud & Compliance Year in Review
Listen along as Hall Render attorneys Erin Drummy, Matt Schappa, Katherine Schwartz, Scott Taebel and Joe Wolfe discuss key trends and developments in health care fraud and abuse, compliance and government enforcement in 2021. Topics covered will include recent government enforcement initiatives, self-disclosures and settlements, trends and changes in the industry that will impact health…Read More
Understanding the Federal COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates: Practical Considerations for Covered Employers
OSHA and CMS have finally issued their much-anticipated standard and rules around mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for workers. Please join Hall Render attorneys for an overview of the new requirements and a discussion of the next steps your organizations may need to consider to come into compliance. Slides are available here: https://bit.ly/3ch8MVQ
Compliance Check-In: Current Issues in Health Care Compliance
Join Hall Render attorneys Ritu Kaur Cooper, James Junger and Hall Render Advisory Services’ Delena Howard as they discuss enforcement trends related to the False Claims Act, the 2021 changes to the Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute and other key risk areas. Get up-to-date information on COVID-related trends, CMS waivers, and proactive steps your organization…Read More
Simple, But Not Easy: Assessing Impact of Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and Stark Law Changes
Hall Render attorneys Keith Dugger and Alyssa James and JTaylor partner Anna Brewer discuss the impact of recent regulatory changes on physician compensation. The webinar includes a detailed review of the changes in the number of work relative value units attributable to certain evaluation and management services and a discussion regarding the impact the modifications…Read More
Leveraging IT Operations in Health Care: Creating Alignment Through EHR as a Service and IT Service Delivery
In response to increasing regulatory and security risks, some health care providers are seeking out opportunities to reduce costs, improve care coordination and reduce the burden of operating IT environments. For hospitals and health systems, this presents an opportunity to fill a community need by leveraging their scale and sophistication to meet the needs of…Read More
Holding Health Care Ransom – How to Reduce the Threat
Ransomware attacks against health care organizations are increasing at an alarming rate. Many organizations have implemented industry-standard practices to mitigate the risk of becoming a victim of such an attack, but the attacks still continue unabated. Join Hall Render, Hall Render Advisory Services and Amazon Web Services as we define the ransomware challenge in health…Read More
Health Care Regulatory Update: Lessons Learned and Opportunities After First 6 Months of Stark and Anti-Kickback Reform
In this webinar, a roundtable of Hall Render attorneys will discuss the Stark and Anti-Kickback Statute regulatory changes that went into effect on January 19, 2021. Topics covered will include the current state of the regulatory changes, highlights and lessons learned from trenches, including value-based framework, compliance and implementation considerations and pitfalls. Slides are available…Read More
Surprise Billing and Price Transparency Update
The No Surprises Act and the Price Transparency Rule are game-changers for health care providers and payors alike. This webinar will unpack key components of the interim regulations implementing the No Surprises Act. Hall Render attorneys will also discuss the complex requirements related to complying with the Hospital Price Transparency Rule and provide updates on…Read More
COVID-19 Vaccination Strategies for Health Care Employers
COVID-19 Vaccination Strategies for Health Care Employers—Effectively Navigating the Changing Landscape As we return to a “new normal” and what is hoped to be the tail end of the COVID-19 pandemic, health care employers are still having to evaluate and update their COVID-19 vaccination strategies. With new regulations and guidance from OSHA and the EEOC,…Read More
Health Care Real Estate Growth Strategies in Mergers and Acquisitions or Joint Ventures
Now more than ever hospitals, health care operators and managers, physician groups, diagnostic operators and specialty care operators are activating M&A and JV-related discussions. In nearly every instance of this discussion, real estate is a big consideration. So long as a physical location is needed for providers and equipment to render patient care, real estate…Read More
The Medicare Chess Game: New Moves and Strategies for Hospitals/CAHs and Ambulatory Care Venues
How hospitals and health care systems position their inpatient and ambulatory care patient venues relative to each other, whether it is organizationally, operationally or geographically, can make a significant difference in financial and strategic outcomes. Hall Render and Hall Render Advisory Services discuss the importance of positioning as well as how venues interface with various…Read More
Going Virtual: 2021 Legislative Update and Critical Considerations for Legal Compliance
“Virtual Care” (telemedicine and telehealth) is here to stay. Survey results, legislative efforts, and payor data all suggest that we will continue to see the expansion of these services – even as we transition out of the pandemic. At the same time, federal and state regulatory bodies have announced their intention to closely monitor these…Read More
Stark & Anti-Kickback Statute Reform: Highlights and Lessons Learned from the First 90 Days in the Trenches
In this webinar, a roundtable of Hall Render attorneys will discuss the Stark and Anti-Kickback Statute regulatory changes that went into effect on January 19, nearly 90 days ago. Topics covered will include the current state of the regulatory changes, highlights and lessons learned from trenches, including value-based contracting, compliance and implementation considerations and pitfalls….Read More
Hot Topics in Health Information Privacy
With a pandemic, a presidential election and a number of proposed rules (some of which were finalized), this past year has presented an ever-changing landscape related to health information privacy. Join Hall Render attorneys Charise Frazier, Mark Swearingen, Stephane Fabus and Patricia Connelly for this informative webinar where they discuss current hot topics in health…Read More
A Look at the Evolution of Health Care Delivery
Join Hall Render attorney Brian Betner, along with Jacob Bregman of Everside Health, Meg Duffy of DispatchHealth and Chad Knight of Encompass Health – Home Health & Hospice, for this webinar. This webinar will explore how health care delivery is evolving with an emphasis on patient access, meeting patients where care is needed, and the…Read More
IT Considerations in Health Care M&A: Aligning Goals and Priorities to Achieve Successful Growth
Have you ever heard a conversation between attorneys and IT leaders who are navigating a transaction discuss how the organization “should” prepare to ensure “long-term success”? While each side often speaks different languages, they share the collective aim of a smooth transition and implementation. When both points of view can be aligned, the best possible…Read More
Compliance Check-In: Focus Areas for 2021
The rules of health care have changed dramatically over the past year, and we want to help compliance professionals make sure they are fully up to speed. Join Hall Render’s Katherine Kuchan as she moderates a panel with attorneys Liz Elias, Sean Fahey, James Junger and Hall Render Advisory Services’ Ken Zeko as we identify…Read More
Strategy Considerations for Health Care Real Estate
Pandemic Considerations, Regulatory Updates & Other Trends Hall Render attorney Rene Larkin, talks with Kelly Adams of SCL Health, Cindy Black of Indiana University Health, Matt Crawford of Bon Secours Mercy Health and Heidi Hohendorf of Spectrum Health for a health care real estate webinar on February 25. Changing trends, legal updates and population forces…Read More
Information Blocking Compliance—Are you ready?
Similar in structure to the Anti-Kickback Statute, the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT’s Information Blocking Regulations, which implement the 21st Century Cures Act information blocking provisions, establish a broad general prohibition on any activities that appear to knowingly discourage the access, exchange or use of electronic health information, and then provide a…Read More
The “New Normal” for Managing Medical Office Space
While the CDC and other governmental and trade groups have issued wide-ranging guidance on “reopening” medical office space in light of COVID, the realities are that these spaces never truly closed, and furthermore, it would be nearly impossible to abide by all of the standards that have been published. This session instead focuses on what…Read More
COVID-19 Vaccinations—Key Operational and Employment Considerations
Hall Render attorneys Jon Bumgarner, Melissa Markey, Jennifer Skeels, Dana Stutzman and Cara Tolliver discuss key implications of the COVID-19 vaccine in the workplace with respect to both i) important requirements pertinent to provider-vaccine administrators; and ii) crucial employment law considerations. We will walk through the requirements for provider-vaccine administrators, including EUA instructions and the…Read More
How to Survive a Corporate Integrity Agreement
In this webinar, Hall Render attorneys Ritu Kaur Cooper and Steve Pratt focus on the evolving requirements of a CIA, as well as how organizations can plan for year 1 and how to prepare governance and leadership. – Discuss how to prepare Certifying Employees so organizations are not surprised by and can be comfortable providing…Read More
COVID-19, Stark Reform and the Evolving Physician Compensation Landscape
Hall Render attorneys discuss key developments in physician compensation. Topics covered include recent enforcement trends, the proposed sweeping changes to Stark and Anti-Kickback regulations and how providers can prepare for the impact that proposed changes to work value unit under the 2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule will have on productivity compensation plans. The roundtable provided…Read More
The Sprint to Value in Health Care: An Overview of Stark and Anti-Kickback Rule Changes
In this webinar, Hall Render attorneys Gregg Wallander, Jennifer Skeels, Keith Dugger, Joe Wolfe and Alyssa James discuss the final Stark and Anti-Kickback rules that are effective January 19, 2021. Key definitions, exception and safe harbor changes, and the new value-based enterprise are addressed. Slides are available here.
Navigating Information Blocking
The 21st Century Cures Act made illegal the act of health care providers, health IT developers and health information networks blocking access to electronic health information (“Information Blocking”) and instructed the Secretary of Health and Human Services to adopt regulations clarifying what activities do not constitute Information Blocking. On May 1 of this year, the…Read More
Health Care Real Estate Trends Observed During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Hall Render attorney Libby Park hosts a panel discussion with health care real estate professionals John VanSanten, Managing Director, Valuation Advisory, Stout Risius Ross, LLC; Lorie Damon, Managing Director, Healthcare Advisory Practice, Cushman & Wakefield; Perry Bacalis, Broker, Denver Medical, Carr; and Shawn Janus, National Director, Healthcare, Colliers International. The conversation focuses on health care real…Read More
Analyzing COVID-19 Arrangements Under the New Stark Blanket Waivers
CMS has issued blanket Stark waivers for physician arrangements that relate to a COVID-19 purpose. In this Hall Render webinar, attorneys Gregg Wallander, Joe Wolfe and Jennifer Skeels will have a practical discussion about the approved purposes and application of the waivers, including examples of arrangements that could be protected by the waivers, the time frame for relying on…Read More
Accelerated Payments and the $100 Billion Health Care Relief Fund: Financial Strategies for Providers and Suppliers
The massive $2.2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) signed into law March 27, 2020 includes $100 billion in reimbursement for hospitals and other health care entities to help cover COVID-19-related expenses and lost revenue. Hall Render attorneys Liz Elias, John Williams and Lori Wink provide a 30 to 45-minute information…Read More
Navigating the Use of Telemedicine During the COVID-19 State of Emergency
As part of the emergency measures to address COVID-19, all levels of government are facilitating, and even encouraging, the use of telemedicine technology. The primary goal, of course, is to reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19 to and from patients who would otherwise present for in-person services. The use of telemedicine is also providing…Read More
The False Claims Act: Government Enforcement Trends & Compliance Best Practices Related to Medical Necessity, Coding & Billing
Health care organizations continue to face an increasing number of federal government enforcement actions premised on allegations that facility and professional services billed to government health care programs were not medically necessary, not documented appropriately or failed to meet complicated coding and billing rules. Listen along as Hall Render attorneys Ben Fee, Katherine Kuchan, Scott…Read More
Looking Back, Planning Ahead for Physician Arrangements and Compliance Trends!
Listen along as Hall Render attorneys discuss key trends and developments in health care fraud and abuse, compliance and government enforcement in 2019. In addition to a compliance update, the webinar will give health care organizations a greater understanding of the proposed Stark and Anti-Kickback proposed rules.
Understanding the Process & Issues in Real Estate Compliance Actions
A Conversation with Assistant US Attorney Justin Olson Hall Render attorneys Addison Bradford and Lauren Rodriguez sit down with Justin Olson, an Assistant United States Attorney for the US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Indiana who serves as the office’s Civil Health Care Fraud Coordinator, about his experience litigating civil health care compliance…Read More
Surprise Billing and Transparency Mandates: What They Might Mean for Providers
“Surprise billing” refers to an unexpected charge that a patient receives after being treated by an out-of-network health care provider. At least 25 states have implemented measures to address surprise billing, and both chambers of Congress are now actively pursuing a legislative fix at the federal level. The White House issued an executive order directing…Read More
Tired of Putting Off That New Development Project? Leveraging Opportunity Zones and Other Health Care Financing Tools
Do you have a hospital or hospital-related development project that you would love to implement but just can’t seem to find the money? Do you have a development project in the works that needs a little boost to get across the finish line? Wondering if your health system can benefit from Opportunity Zones or other…Read More
Office Leases with Physicians: Should I Include a Medical Staff Requirement?
Hospitals and health care providers frequently own, operate or manage medical office buildings on or around their hospital campus. As a condition to entering into a lease with an independent physician, the hospital, as landlord, will often require that the physician maintain medical staff privileges at the hospital. In this webinar, Hall Render attorneys Andrew Dick and Brian Betner will discuss medical staff basics, along with factors to consider when requiring a physician to maintain medical staff privileges as a condition to leasing space in a medical office building. Hospital and health care executives, in-house counsel and directors of real estate will want to consider attending this informative program.
PrivacyTalk 2.0: A Closer Look at the Extra-Territorial Effect of the New European Privacy Regulation on U.S. Health Care Organizations, Universities and Researchers
Hall Render privacy and security attorneys held a roundtable discussion on the extra-territorial effect of the new European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”), specifically for U.S. health care organizations, universities and researchers. Learn how GDPR may affect your organization, what steps you should take toward compliance with this new law, what the European regulators are saying,…Read More
Privacy Talk: Implications of the New European Privacy Regulation for U.S. Health Care Organizations & Universities
Hall Render privacy and security attorneys held a discussion addressing how U.S. health care organizations may be impacted by the new European Union General Data Protection Regulation that goes into effect May 25, 2018. In-house counsel and executive leadership, including privacy and security officers, should consider watching this 60-minute PrivacyTalk.
How Can Hospitals Better Protect Their Property Tax Exemptions?
Hospital property tax exemptions are increasingly at risk. We discuss which hospitals could be in the crosshairs next and how nonprofit hospitals can protect themselves.
BPCI Advanced: Opportunities for Hospitals and Physician Groups
CMS’s latest value-based payment model, Bundled Payments for Care Improvement Initiative (“BPCI”) Advanced, will begin October 1, 2018. This one-hour webinar will provide an overview of BPCI Advanced and highlight key factors to consider when deciding whether to participate in the model.
TaxTalk: What Should You Be Doing NOW to Prepare For the New Tax Bill?
Hall Render attorneys from various practice areas held a roundtable discussion to share their experience and knowledge during this 60-minute TaxTalk. In-house counsel and hospital leadership, including CFOs and other financial executives, should consider viewing.
You Could Be on the Hook: How Leaders Can Protect Themselves from Individual Liability
Hall Render and Modern Healthcare’s co-recorded webinar, You Could Be on the Hook: How Leaders Can Protect Themselves from Individual Liability, explains recent trends in individual liability and the False Claims Act and discusses how health care decision-makers should adjust to the new, more threatening environment.
Off-Campus Provider-Based Final Rule – Phoenix or Apocalypse?
This presentation will provide an overview of the Final Rule, released by CMS on November 1, 2016, implementing Section 603’s limitations on off-campus provider-based departments. Attorneys, hospital CFOs and other financial executives, compliance departments and billing and revenue cycle departments should consider watching this informative webinar.
“Rurban” Strategy: Two-Step Medicare Reclassifications
This webinar provides an overview of MGCRB Wage Index Reclassification, of Urban to Rural Reclassification, Multiple Reclassifications including prior prohibition, court challenges, policy changes and 2-step reclass – “Rurban” Strategy including new opportunities for urban hospitals, considerations and case studies.
Diligently Handling Diversion
According to the Drug Enforcement Administration, nearly seven million Americans are abusing prescription drugs, more than the combined number of those abusing cocaine, heroin, hallucinogens, ecstasy and inhalants. Included within this webinar are best practices for prevention and early intervention, the elements of a successful investigation, ways to mitigate risk and a checklist for addressing the resulting employment actions.
ADA: Basic Training and Best Practices
Years after the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act took effect, employers are still facing large settlements for failing to accommodate their disabled workers. Learn what your obligations are, best practices to reduce your organization’s risk and how to strategically document your interactive process to best defend enforcement action.
Conducting Effective Investigations in the Health Care Sector
Conducting effective investigations is more important than ever, especially in the health care workplace. In this presentation, Larry Jensen will discuss the policies and tools all health care employers should have in place before the need for an investigation arises, as well as the uncommon events in the health care sector that trigger the need for an investigation.
Family & Medical Leave Act: The Basics
In this presentation, Hall Render attorneys focus on FMLA usage in the health care industry and provide a general overview of, among other things, how an employer should determine if an employee is eligible for FMLA-protected leave and what rights an eligible employee is entitled to.
FLSA Issues in the Health Care Workplace
Join us as we offer insight into and analysis of wage and hour issues of unique interest to health care employers. Among the topics covered are the classification of employees, such as medical residents and interns.
NLRB and the Health Care Industry
Health care employers today continue to face a number of evolving challenges, not the least of which are the constantly changing rules and guidance from the NLRB. Join us as we review recent NLRB trends and developments affecting health care employers.
Seven Advanced Topics Under the FMLA Facing Health Care Employers
In this presentation, Hall Render attorneys offer a detailed analysis of several advanced topics under the Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) that are of unique interest to health care employers.