The Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) published updated criteria to its permissive exclusion authority under § 1128(b)(7) of the Social Security Act (the Act) (42 USC § 1320a-7(b)(7)). The guidance—published in mid-April and available here—introduced an OIG “risk spectrum” and several factors the Agency […]
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Iowa Included in DOJ’s Multi-Agency Effort Targeting Elder Abuse
on Friday, 20 May 2016 in
Health Law Alert: Kristin N. Lindgren, Editor
In late March 2016, the Department of Justice (DOJ or the Department) announced several Elder Justice Task Forces throughout the United States to combat elder abuse in nursing facilities and other facilities providing services to the elderly. The Northern District of Iowa was selected as one of the DOJ’s ten […]
Nebraska Adopts Surgical First Assistant Practice Act
on Friday, 13 May 2016 in
Health Law Alert: Kristin N. Lindgren, Editor
Nebraska has joined a number of states in adopting an additional licensure category for surgical first assistants. The Act, which becomes effective January 1, 2017, states “surgical first assistants aid in ensuring a safe surgical environment by maximizing patient safety by using appropriate techniques for processes including, but not limited […]
CMS 2-Midnight Policy Unchanged; But Related IPPS Reductions Reversed By FY2017 Increase
on Friday, 6 May 2016 in
Health Law Alert: Kristin N. Lindgren, Editor
The Policy Itself: The 2-Midnight Policy was adopted by CMS effective for admissions on or after October 1, 2013. The rule provided that an inpatient admission is appropriate for Medicare Part A payment if the physician (or other qualified practitioner) admits the patient as an inpatient based on the reasonable […]
Baird Holm LLP Receives Award of Honor With Distinction at National Safety Council Nebraska’s Annual Safety and Health Summit
on Monday, 25 April 2016 in
Health Law Alert: Kristin N. Lindgren, Editor
For the fifth consecutive year, Baird Holm LLP has successfully met the criteria to achieve the National Safety Council Nebraska’s Award of Honor with Distinction. This award will be presented at Nebraska’s Safest Companies Award Luncheon, held in conjunction with the Annual Safety and Health Summit, on Wednesday, May 25, […]
