I posted/wrote the below blog in 2017. I re-read my February 10, 2017, blog, which was entitled “NC DHHS’ New Secretary – Yay or Nay?” with the new perspective of COVID-19 being such a hot potato topic and sparking so much controversy. Interestingly, at least to me, I still stand by what I wrote. You have to remember that viruses are not political. Viruses spread despite your bank account, age, or location. Sure,…

2 years ago – Hindsight is 20/20. #COVID19 The United States currently spends more per person on health care than any other developed country. So when my daughter and I recently vacationed the “Highlights of Europe” tour, I was interested in learning about the varied health care systems, country-by-country. We visited England, France, Switzerland, Austria, Germany, the Netherlands, and Italy. It was awesome!! She turned 13 during the trip, and she starts 8th grade next week.…

To listen, please click here. Highlights of this episode include: Background on why CMS will forego all audits unrelated to the coronavirus. What types of audits will CMS continue during the coronavirus pandemic? What providers need to know about complying with current audits, such as TPE audits. How providers can protect themselves by documenting exceptions such as two-day admissions. And more… Mike Passanante: Hi, this is Mike Passanante and welcome back to the award-winning Hospital…

Written by my partner, Isaac Mamaysky. This article is germane to health care providers during this COVID19 pandemic. The governor of Ohio recently made national headlines by telling employers across the state to check employees’ temperatures every day before work. Whenever employers conduct health screenings or otherwise make decisions based on their employees’ health, the Americans with Disabilities Act becomes a key consideration. The ADA regulates employer-mandated medical examinations, the medical questions employers are…