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Jul 21, 2024 | Events
Florida Health Care Association’s Annual Conference & Trade Show
Garfunkel Wild will sponsor the Florida Health Care Association’s (FHCA) Annual Conference & Trade Show.
May 8, 2024 | Events
Managing the Remote Workforce: Employer Best Practices and Legal Considerations
Join Andrew Zwerling and Lauren Levine as they address some of the common issues that employers encounter with remote employees and best practices for addressing these issues as the growing trend of telecommuting continues.
May 2, 2024 | Events
National Health Care Decisions Day: Know Your Choices, Share Your Wishes
Planning for end-of-life medical care and estate planning can be daunting, but failing to put your affairs in order can leave your family with difficult decisions, increased expenses, and outcomes you didn’t intend. Join our webinar as Garfunkel Wild attorneys explain the legal documents every person should have
May 1, 2024 | Events
Be Prepared! NYS OMIG's 2024 Work Plan Provides an Audit Roadmap for Health Care Providers of All Types
Garfunkel’s Compliance Webinar Series rolls on with an examination of the 2024 Work Plan published by the New York State Office of Medicaid Inspector General (OMIG).
Apr 18, 2024 | Events
Ambulatory Surgery Center Association's ASCA 2024
Garfunkel Wild's Salvatore Puccio will present at Ambulatory Surgery Center Association’s ASCA 2024, April 17-20, 2024. He will present “HR Highlights for the Healthcare Provider”.
Apr 17, 2024 | Events
HHS-OIG’s Plan for Oversight of Managed Care Programs: How the New Plan Impacts Providers
This Health Care Compliance webinar session will review HHS-OIG’s recently issued strategic plan for oversight of Medicare Managed Care and discuss the impact these initiatives could have on providers who participate in Medicare Advantage plans.
Apr 16, 2024 | Events
Cybersecurity – It’s More Than HIPAA: NY Regulatory Refresher for 2024
Join the health care professionals of Garfunkel Wild and Withum as they dive into the technical, legal, and financial steps you will need to take to come into compliance with the new cybersecurity regulations for New York hospitals.
Apr 9, 2024 | Publications
Employment Law Q & A
Garfunkel Wild’s Employment and Workforce Management attorneys are ready to answers all of your labor and employment law questions in our new Q&A series.
Apr 9, 2024 | Alerts
FQHC Look-Alike Application Blackout Period: Changes are Coming
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has announced that it will not be accepting Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Look-Alike Initial Designation (LAL-ID) applications for approximately one month starting in late June.
Apr 4, 2024 | Events
ADA’s Reasonable Accommodation: Compliance Tips for Employers
Join Andrew Zwerling, and Marianne Monroy as they help employers understand their legal obligations concerning disability accommodations, appropriate medical documentation, and how to engage in the required interactive dialogue with an employee before making an accommodation decision.
Mar 26, 2024 | Events
American Health Law Association – Telemedicine Series Part II: Enforcement Trends in Telehealth
In this webinar, the John G. Martin will explore current trends in criminal and civil telehealth enforcement to better understand provider risks and mitigation strategies.
Mar 21, 2024 | Events
New York Adult Care Facilities: How to Obtain Medical Equipment Waivers
This session will explain the medical equipment waiver process and provide clarity on what steps Adult Care Facilities (ACFs) should take to get their waivers approved and remain compliant with State regulations.
Mar 13, 2024 | Alerts
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 .
Mar 12, 2024 | Events
Conducting a Proper Employee Performance Evaluation
Join Garfunkel Wild’s Andrew L. Zwerling and Salvatore Puccio as they provide practical guidance on how to create a company-wide evaluation system and guidance on best practices for delivering positive and difficult messages to staff.
Mar 11, 2024 | Alerts
Federal District Court Declares Corporate Transparency Act Unconstitutional
On March 1, 2024, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama declared the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) unconstitutional.
Mar 7, 2024 | Events
New York State Center for Assisted Living (NYSCAL) - Adult Care Facility (ACF) Medical Equipment Waivers and Equivalencies 101
This session will provide clarity on what steps ACFs should take to remain compliant with State regulations.
Mar 4, 2024 | Alerts
Nursing Home Alert: Dramatic Increase in NYS DOH Life Safety Code Citations
Nursing homes being cited for Life Safety Code (LSC) deficiencies by the New York State Department of Health (DOH) are on the rise. The difficulty achieving substantial compliance or obtaining a waiver places nursing homes at risk for termination from Medicare and Medicaid, denial of payments, and monetary penalties.
Mar 1, 2024 | Alerts
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.
Feb 28, 2024 | Alerts
Governor Hochul Proposes Significant Changes to CDPAP and to LHCSA Enrollment in Medicaid
Governor Hochul’s 30-day Amendments to her proposed state fiscal year 2025 Executive Budget would significantly change New York State’s (NYS) Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) and what licensed home care services agencies (LHCSAs) can enroll or re-enroll in Medicaid.
Feb 27, 2024 | Podcasts
Health Care Information and Technology Podcast - Change Healthcare Cyberattack: Avoid, Safeguard, and Mitigate
Zachary Cohen and Philip Hammarberg discuss the Change Healthcare cyberattack and the steps that a medical provider can take to attempt to mitigate their risk from future cyberattacks.