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 […]
Health Law Alert
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 […]
The EMV Liability Shift – What Is It and Why Is It Important
on Friday, 11 September 2015 in
Health Law Alert: Kristin N. Lindgren, Editor
Over the last few weeks, you may have received information from vendors or seen segments on the news regarding the adoption of the EMV standard by the payments industry. While many in the industry have a clear understanding of what EMV is and how it might impact business, for small […]
