This summer has seen heightened activity in the prosecution and ultimate settlement of False Claims Act cases brought by qui tam relators alleging violations of the Stark law and Federal Anti-Kickback Statute due to inappropriate compensation arrangements between physicians and hospitals. The amounts for which these cases ultimately settled should […]
Health Law Alert
Patient Account Loan Programs: Factors to Consider for Improved Bottom Line
on Wednesday, 21 October 2015 in
Health Law Alert: Kristin N. Lindgren, Editor
Banks are showing increased willingness to consider patient account loan programs with health care providers. Whether this is due to larger average self-pay account balances, low interest rates for commercial loans that make consumer loans more economically interesting to banks than in past decades, or other developments, this bank trend […]
Do You Need a USDOT Number? The Answer May Surprise You
on Friday, 16 October 2015 in
Health Law Alert: Kristin N. Lindgren, Editor
What is a USDOT Number? The US Department of Transportation Number (“USDOT Number”) is a unique identifier used by the federal government to manage a company’s safety management practices and controls. According to the federal government, if you are a company who operates commercial motor vehicles transporting passengers or hauling […]
Long-Awaited Proposed 340B Omnibus Guidance Narrows “Patient” Definition
on Monday, 12 October 2015 in
Health Law Alert: Kristin N. Lindgren, Editor
In late August 2015, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) released highly anticipated proposed guidance for its 340B Drug Pricing Program, which has caused uncertainty for the program’s thousands of participants—including Critical Access Hospitals—if it finalizes the proposed Omnibus Guidance. The 340B Program traces its roots to the Veteran’s […]
Nebraska Providers: NDHHS Requests for Maternal and Infant Drug Testing and Notification
on Monday, 21 September 2015 in
Health Law Alert: Kristin N. Lindgren, Editor
Recently, many health care providers have received letters from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Children and Family Services (“CFS”) regarding expectant mothers who CFS believes to be drug users. The letter includes the mother’s name and due date and asks the provider to notify CFS […]
