On December 2, 2022, the Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) issued an FAQ stating that it will delay enforcement of the requirement that Good Faith Estimates (“GFEs”) for uninsured (or self-pay) individuals include cost estimates from co-providers and co-facilities and will not begin enforcing that requirement beginning January […]
Health Law Alert
No Surprises Act – New Requirements and Revised Model Disclosure Notice
on Tuesday, 6 September 2022 in
Health Law Alert: Andrew D. Kloeckner, Editor
As the January 1, 2023, enforcement date for compliance with the No Surprises Act approaches, Final Rules released by the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Labor, and the Department of Treasury (the “Departments”) added new requirements for the information that plans and issuers must share with […]
New Requirements and Limitations for Iowa Health Care Employment Agencies
on Wednesday, 31 August 2022 in
Health Law Alert: Andrew D. Kloeckner, Editor
In Iowa, House File 2521 was enacted and went into effect on July 1, 2022. This law places requirements and limitations on health care employment agencies doing business in the state of Iowa. This follows an emerging trend across the country with states introducing legislation that is intended to regulate […]
Did You Miss the HRSA Reporting Deadline for PRF Payments?
on Tuesday, 12 April 2022 in
Health Law Alert: Andrew D. Kloeckner, Editor
Did you miss a reporting period for CARES Act Provider Relief Fund (PRF) payment reporting? As a result, did you receive a notice from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for prompt repayment of funds? If so, you are not alone. It has been reported that approximately 98% of […]
Stark Updates – 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
on Tuesday, 23 November 2021 in
Health Law Alert: Andrew D. Kloeckner, Editor
CMS recently promulgated a few updates to the Stark rules in the 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) Final Rule. Highlights of the changes are as follows: Indirect Compensation Arrangements Prior to 2021, “indirect compensation arrangements” only arose if an unbroken chain of financial relationships existed between a physician and […]