With the New York Medicaid Program facing scrutiny by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for a perceived lack of oversight and compliance integrity involving certain types of providers (including personal care and home health providers), the
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Inspector General (OIG) recently issued Advisory Opinion 26-16, concluding that the “food-as-medicine” program operated by a federally qualified health center, which provides weekly produce boxes or vouchers paired with
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), joined by the States of California and Utah, has filed a lawsuit against telehealth company Hims & Hers, alleging that the company engaged in deceptive privacy, billing, and subscription practices. According to the lawsuit, Hims
We have previously reported that a number of states have proposed legislation to address growing concerns about the potential negative impacts of private equity (PE) investments in healthcare businesses. Vermont has now joined this list by passing legislation on June
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What does the term “gross income” mean to you? For most folks, it refers to the amount of money that is paid to someone in exchange for their services or property, or for the use of their property.
As discussed in our prior publication, Medical Aid in Dying Is Now Legal in NY, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed New York’s Medical Aid in Dying Act (MAID) on February 6, 2026. Since then, the New York State Department
I’m delighted to share that FeedSpot has ranked TaxSlaw 21 in its list of the 100 Best Tax Blogs to Follow in 2026.
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The IRS recently announced its intention to propose regulations relating to the 21 percent tax[i] imposed with respect to any “excess” executive compensation paid by certain tax-exempt organizations, including public charities and private foundations (i.e., charitable organizations),
An article in the June 25 issue of Part B News, “Heads up: New No Surprises rule mayblock some IDR claims,” discussed the No Surprises Act’s recently effective final rule. Rivkin Radler’s Chris Kutner was quoted in the
Two New York residents were recently indicted in the Eastern District of New York federal court in Central Islip for conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud, among other charges. The defendants allegedly paid kickbacks and submitted fraudulent claims to government payors,
