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CMS Announces Payment Program for Providers Impacted by Change Healthcare Cyberattack
On March 9, 2024, CMS announced it will make available Change Healthcare/Optum Payment Disruption accelerated payments to providers experiencing potentially significant cash-flow problems as a result of the cyberattack on UnitedHealth Group’s subsidiary Change Healthcare/Optum .
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OIG Issues New Resource for Single Audits
The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of Inspector General (OIG) recently posted a new educational resource on its website about Single Audits. HHS is the largest grant-making agency in the Federal government, and OIG’s new resource is designed to help key stakeholders understand the scope of Single Audits, as well as improve the overall quality of such audits.
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OIG Approves Creative Approach to Restructuring Medical Practice Partnerships
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General (OIG) posted a favorable Advisory Opinion (23-12) that allows a limited liability partnership (the Partnership) consisting of two classes of physician partners to make a one-time, voluntary redemption offer (offer) to individual partners when they reach age 67.
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OIG Approves Use of Gift Cards for Referrals in Certification-Heavy Advisory Opinion
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General (OIG) posted a favorable Advisory Opinion (23-15) permitting a consulting company’s (Consultant) proposal to offer gift cards to its current physician practice customers for referring potential new physician practice customers to Consultant. Notably, OIG determined that the proposed arrangement did not implicate the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS).
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OMIG’s 2024 Work Plan Gives Critical Insights into Program Integrity Initiatives
The New York State Office of the Medicaid Inspector General (OMIG) released its 2024 work plan in furtherance of its mission to coordinate and conduct activities to prevent, detect and investigate medical assistance program fraud, waste and abuse, and to recover improperly expended Medicaid funds.
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More Provider “Nuggets” From OIG’s Year-End Reporting Blitz
Continuing its year-end reporting blitz, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) released its Semiannual Report (SAR) to Congress on December 1, 2023.
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DOJ/HHS Jointly Release "Highlight Reel" Report
This week, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) and the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) fulfilled its annual statutory obligation by releasing its jointly-authored Health Care Fraud and Abuse Control Program (HCFAC) Report for Fiscal Year 2022.
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OIG Provides Roadmap to Hot-Button Issues
The OIG fulfilled its annual statutory obligation by releasing its Top Management and Performance Challenges (TMC) document. Providers should take note because the document provides important insight into the specific areas over which HHS (and the OIG) will remain focused.
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FCMA and HCMA Webinar - Website and Online Pitfalls: A Prescription for Physicians and Other Heathcare Providers
Join Garfunkel Wild's Zachary B. Cohen and Taras M. Czebiniak for an informative and eye-opening session that will delve into some of the most common compliance issues physicians must navigate in the digital age.
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OIG Releases New General Compliance Program Reference Guide
On November 6, 2023, the OIG released its General Compliance Program Guidance, the first in a series of new, non-binding reference guides designed to share information with health care compliance professionals and other health care industry stakeholders
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Florida Medicaid Dental Provider Incentive Program
Beginning October 1, 2023, the Agency for Health Care Administration initiated the Dental Provider Incentive Program (“DPIP”). This program is designed to provide bonus reimbursements for those providers treating Medicaid patients who have prioritized the improvement of oral health in Florida.
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Temporary Health Care Staffing Agencies Now Required to Register in New York
In what appears to follow a multi-state trend to protect “temporary” workers, as part of the New York Budget for FY 2023-2024, a new law went into effect that requires any entity that provides temporary staff to health care entities to register with the Department of Health (DOH).
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Online Tracking Technologies Can Lead to HIPAA Violations
The Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Civil Rights (“OCR”) has published a Bulletin which officially states that incorporating certain tracking technologies into websites and mobile applications may cause HIPAA violations that could result in breach notification obligations as well as penalties. This includes platforms and services provided by companies like Meta (formerly Facebook) and Google.
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Garfunkel Wild Webinar – Federal No Surprises Act – One Month In. What Have We Learned? What Questions Remain?
Garfunkel Wild’s Debra Silverman and John Martin will present the webinar “Federal No Surprises Act – One month in. What have we learned? What questions remain?" on February 1, 2022, from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm (EST).
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Leading Age Annual Meeting
Garfunkel Wild Partner Director Debra Silverman will present at the Leading Age Annual Meeting on October 25, 2021.
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The NJ Health Care Transparency Act: Time is Running Out
The New Jersey Health Care Transparency Act (the “Act”) becomes effective on July 1, 2021. The Act requires health care professionals to clearly inform patients of their training and qualifications when they are providing in-person care to patients and when advertising their practice.
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Garfunkel Wild Webinar – Handling COVID-19 Employee Vaccinations, Updated Leave Entitlements & Addressing Violations of COVID-19 Protocols
Garfunkel Wild’s Marianne Monroy, Salvatore Puccio, and Lauren Levine will present the webinar “Handling COVID-19 Employee Vaccinations, Updated Leave Entitlements & Addressing Violations of COVID-19 Protocols” on January 26, 2021.
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New York State Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons Virtual Annual Meeting and Symposium
Barry Cepelewicz will present at the New York State Society Of Orthopaedic Surgeons Virtual Annual Meeting and Symposium – November 7, 2020.
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Garfunkel Wild Webinar – Returning to Work in the COVID-Era: Employee Issues, What to Expect and How to Prepare
Garfunkel Wild’s Andrew Zwerling, Marianne Monroy, Salvatore Puccio and Lauren Levine will present the webinar “Returning to Work in the COVID-Era: Employee Issues, What to Expect and How to Prepare” on June 12, 2020.
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New York Allows Dentistry Practices to Open Statewide
On May 31st , New York Governor Andrew Cuomo issued a press release stating that all New York dentists can reopen statewide beginning June 1, 2020. As dental practices open, they “will be subject to state guidance on best practices for safety and social distancing.” Dental practices are required to affirm their understanding of, and compliance with, State guidelines.
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Connecticut Orthopaedic Society (COS) Webinar – COVID-19 Crisis: How Can You Exit or Modify a Contract You Can No Longer Afford or Comply With?
Barry B. Cepelewicz will present at the COS Webinar – Covid-19 crisis: How Can You Exit Or Modify a Contract? On April 23, 2020.
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Garfunkel Wild Webinar – An Employer’s Practical Guide To Facing Day-To-Day Coronavirus Challenges
Garfunkel Wild’s Andrew Zwerling, Marianne Monroy, Salvatore Puccio, and Lauren Levine will present the webinar “An Employer’s Practical Guide To Facing Day-To-Day Coronavirus Challenges” on April 20, 2020.
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Garfunkel Wild Webinar – Navigating A Murky Landscape: An Employer’s Guide To Responding To The Challenges of COVID-19
Garfunkel Wild’s Andrew Zwerling, Marianne Monroy, Salvatore Puccio, and Lauren Levine will present the webinar “Navigating A Murky Landscape: An Employer’s Guide To Responding To The Challenges of COVID-19” on March 30, 2020.
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Garfunkel Wild Webinar – COVID-19 Billing for Telemedicine Services and Q&A Session
Garfunkel Wild Partner/Director Debra A. Silverman and Partner Stacey L. Gulick along with Certified Professional Coder and President of ProCode Compliance Solutions, LLC, Alicia Shickle will present the webinar “COVID-19 Billing for Telemedicine Services and Q&A Session” on March 25, 2020.
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Garfunkel Wild Webinar – “Telehealth: Effective Risk Management Strategies to Reduce Liability”
Garfunkel Wild Partner/Directors Barry Cepelewicz will present the webinar “Telehealth: Effective Risk Management Strategies to Reduce Liability” on February 26, 2020. This webinar is the first of our Telehealth webinar series.
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2nd Annual Center for Health Education, Medicine, & Dentistry (CHEMED) Conference on Medicine & Ethics
Jeffry Adest will present at the 2nd Annual Center for Health Education, Medicine, & Dentistry (CHEMED) Conference on Medicine & Ethics on February 14, 2020.
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Nassau County Bar Association’s Hospital & Health Law Committee Meeting
Stacey L. Gulick will present at the Nassau County Bar Association’s Hospital & Health Law Committee Meeting on November 7, 2019.
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Monroe County Medical Society Webinar Survival: HIPAA Webinar
Stacey Gulick will present at Monroe County Medical Society Webinar Survival Series: HIPAA Webinar on September 26, 2019.
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2019 ASC And Healthcare Management Complimentary Pre-Symposium Webinar: How Can You Expand And Protect Your Online Presence?
Garfunkel Wild Partner Kevin G. Donoghue will be joined by Doctor.com, Senior Director, Private & Group Practice Solutions Don Dougherty to present a complimentary pre-symposium webinar entitled “How Can You Expand and Protect Your Online Presence?,” Tuesday, September 24, 2019 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT.
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Nassau County Bar Association (NCBA) Hospital and Health Law Committee CLE – Recent Trends in Health Care Fraud Investigations
John G. Martin and Robert A. Del Giorno will present at the Nassau County Bar Association’s CLE – Recent Trends in Health Care Fraud Investigations on September 17, 2019.
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2019 ASC and Healthcare Management Pre-Symposium Webinar: Resolving Payer Obstacles
Garfunkel Wild Partner/Director Debra A. Silverman and will be joined by Garfunkel Health Advisors, Inc., President Alicia Shickle to present a complimentary webinar entitled “Resolving Payer Obstacles,” Thursday, August 8, 2019 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT.
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Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) 18th Annual Healthcare Conference
Debra A. Silverman will present at the Healthcare Financial Management Association’s (HFMA) 18th Annual Healthcare Conference on May 22, 2019.
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Fairfield County Medical Association’s (FCMA) Webinar – Navigating Sexual Harassment in the Workplace for Managers and Supervisors
Marianne Monroy and Salvatore Puccio will present at the FCMA’s Webinar – Navigating Sexual Harassment in the Workplace for Managers & Supervisors on May 9, 2019.
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Hudson Valley Annual Institute 2019
Andrew l. Zwerling, Marianne Monroy and Salvatore Puccio will present at the Hudson Valley Annual Institute on April 4, 2019.
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Fairfield County Medical Association’s Webinar– Creating a Medical Record that Protects Your Patients, Your Practice and You
Barry B. Cepelewicz will present at the Fairfield County Medical Association’s Webinar – Creating a Medical Record that Protects Your Patients, Your Practice & You – March 6, 2019.