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DOJ Combats COVID-19 Fraud at “Unprecedented Pace and Tempo”

[04/06/21]

Posted on April 6, 2021 in Health Law News

Published by: Hall Render

In a press release issued on March 26, 2021 (“Press Release”), the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced that immediately after Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act, the DOJ created an elaborate network to protect the integrity of the $2.2 billion economic relief package. Working with myriad enforcement partners, the... READ MORE

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$175 Billion Health Care Relief Fund: How Much Is Left After New Medicaid/CHIP and Safety Net Hospital Payments Announced?

[06/12/20]

Posted on June 12, 2020 in COVID-19 Daily Updates, Health Law News

Published by: Hall Render

The Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund (“Relief Fund”) was originally appropriated $100 billion from the CARES Act to provide payment to hospitals and other health care entities for COVID‑19-related expenses and lost revenue. The Relief Fund later received an additional $75 billion appropriation through the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement... READ MORE

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Today in Washington – May 26, 2020: COVID-19 Updates

[05/26/20]

Posted on May 26, 2020 in COVID-19 Daily Updates, Health Law News

Published by: Hall Render

Tuesday, May 26 Update Our Federal Advocacy Team is dedicated to providing frequent COVID-19 updates as they develop. Going forward, these updates will be distributed as developments warrant instead of nightly. These updates along with other resources can be found ​on the COVID-19 ​Resource ​Center page ​of Hall Render’s website​. Note – ​we believe this is... READ MORE

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COVID-19 Relief Funds in Health Care M&A – Whose Money Is It Anyway?

[05/26/20]

Posted on May 26, 2020 in COVID-19 Daily Updates, Health Law News

Published by: Hall Render

Over the last several months, health care providers have seen COVID-19 relief funds in various forms, from advances against future payments, to pure grant money. In addition to the much-needed assistance these funds have provided, a new stream of revenue has emerged that must be accounted for, and ultimately negotiated, in a health care... READ MORE

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Today in Washington – May 21, 2020: COVID-19 Updates

[05/21/20]

Posted on May 21, 2020 in COVID-19 Daily Updates, Health Law News

Published by: Hall Render

Thursday, May 21 Update Our Federal Advocacy Team is dedicated to providing frequent COVID-19 updates as they develop. Going forward, these updates will be distributed as developments warrant instead of nightly. These updates along with other resources can be found ​on the COVID-19 ​Resource ​Center page ​of Hall Render’s website​. Note – ​we believe this is... READ MORE

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Providers Beware: Avoiding the Pitfalls in Regulatory Flexibilities and Relief Funds

[05/21/20]

Posted on May 21, 2020 in COVID-19 Daily Updates, Health Law News

Published by: Hall Render

The federal and state responses to COVID-19 have resulted in a dizzying and ever-evolving array of executive orders, waivers, flexibilities, emergency declarations and enforcement discretion (collectively referred to as, “regulatory flexibilities”) that significantly change the rules governing health care providers. Although regulatory flexibilities and relief funds are in part intended to shield frontline responders... READ MORE

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Today in Washington – May 20, 2020: COVID-19 Updates

[05/20/20]

Posted on May 20, 2020 in COVID-19 Daily Updates, Health Law News

Published by: Hall Render

Wednesday, May 20 Update Our Federal Advocacy Team is dedicated to providing frequent COVID-19 updates as they develop. Going forward, these updates will be distributed as developments warrant instead of nightly. These updates along with other resources can be found ​on the COVID-19 ​Resource ​Center page ​of Hall Render’s website​. Note – ​we believe this is... READ MORE

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Today in Washington – May 13, 2020: COVID-19 Updates

[05/13/20]

Posted on May 13, 2020 in COVID-19 Daily Updates, Health Law News

Published by: Hall Render

Wednesday, May 13 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 Launches Toolkit on State Actions to Mitigate COVID-19 in Nursing Homes... READ MORE

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Today in Washington – May 4, 2020: COVID-19 Updates

[05/04/20]

Posted on May 4, 2020 in COVID-19 Daily Updates, Health Law News

Published by: Hall Render

Monday, May 4 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.​ From the FDA The FDA authorized the first serology, or antibody, test where the... READ MORE

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Today in Washington – April 24, 2020: COVID-19 Updates

[04/24/20]

Posted on April 24, 2020 in COVID-19 Daily Updates, Health Law News

Published by: Hall Render

Friday, April 24 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.​ SBA Releases Guidance on the Paycheck Protection Program The Small Business Administration... READ MORE

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