Health Care Compliance NetNews Newsletter Library

Additional NetNews Libraries

 

November 4, 2009

Featured this week:

  • Implementation of Part D e-prescribing surveyed by CMS 
  • Creation of exclusive nephrology practice did not constitute monopolization, 10th Circuit concludes 
  • New tips offered to prevent identity theft and Medicare fraud 
  • Tenth Circuit affirms dismissal of qui tam action for pleading deficiencies 
  • False Claims Act suit involving sham DME company survives dismissal 
  • Upward sentencing adjustments require actual pecuniary loss by victims 

October 21, 2008

Featured this week:

  • The shortage of primary care providers and healthcare reform – what compliance officers should be prepared for 
  • New requirements effective for suppliers of medical equipment and supplies 
  • Proposed, final rules protect patients' genetic information 

On the Front Lines:

  • The Role of Data Monitoring Committees (DMCs) in Clinical Trials 

October 7, 2009

Featured this week:

  • Release of allegedly misleading health care reform information halted by CMS 
  • OIG: localities not fully prepared for pandemic influenza 
  • Resolution reached regarding auxiliary aids to deaf patients 
  • New PPS proposed for renal dialysis facilities 
  • EMTALA duty to stabilize not triggered by transfer order 
  • Ambulance service contracts not subject to OIG sanctions 

On the Front Lines:

  • The ADA Amendments Act: Expanded Disability Challenges for Health Care Employers

September 23, 2009

Featured this week:

  • Revised Common Formats for collecting safety data issued 
  • Hospice claims in nursing facilities found noncompliant, OIG 
  • EMTALA inapplicable to later-discovered emergency medical conditions 
  • Patient stopped from bringing service animal into hospital 

On the Front Lines:

  • Stark Case on Exclusive Contract with Physicians in a Hospital Outpatient Department: Narrow Interpretation of Stark Exception

September 9, 2009

Featured this week:

  • Medicare demonstrations show financial incentives work 
  • State agency subsidy of Part D copayments permissible, OIG 
  • OIG allows hospital to subsidize affiliated ambulance cooperative 
  • CMS offers guidelines regarding electronic health records 
  • $1.2 billion in grants for use of electronic health records 

On the Front Lines:

  • Tightening Rules May Loosen Relationships Between Manufacturers and Physicians

 

ChargeMaster Comply™

Hands on Calculator

Automating your Hospital ChargeMaster

ChargeMaster Comply™ is an internet-based hospital assistant for maintaining Charge Description Master.

Learn More »

Medicare and Medicaid Guide

Offers comprehensive, full-text reporting of federal Medicare and Medicaid law and regulation provisions and summary reporting of state Medicaid programs.

Learn More »
Courtroom with empty chairs