C’mon Already
New York has once again missed its April 1 budget deadline, in no small part because the Governor’s party, which controls both the State Senate and Assembly,[i] is once again at odds with the Governor over tax
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C’mon Already
New York has once again missed its April 1 budget deadline, in no small part because the Governor’s party, which controls both the State Senate and Assembly,[i] is once again at odds with the Governor over tax…
A recent report issued by The NYU Stern Center for Business and Human Rights entitled “Private Equity and Healthcare: Balancing Profit with Wellness” examined the expanding role of private equity in the healthcare sector, concluding that “Private Equity’s combination of…
Last month, Pinnacle MultiCare Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (Pinnacle) filed a federal action to stop the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) from recouping tens of millions of dollars in Medicare Part A payments made to…
On March 20, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a memorandum announcing the formation of a Healthcare Task Force dedicated to addressing unlawful business practices within the healthcare sector. The memorandum emphasizes that industry consolidation and anticompetitive conduct have contributed to…
The Struggling Business
When things start to go badly in a business, its owners may feel compelled to take certain extraordinary, and usually ill-conceived, measures “to keep the doors open and the lights on.”
For instance, when faced with a…
A March 16 article in Part B News, “Tax time approaches; check your practice-friendly deductions,” provides timely information on the types of expenses and deductions that doctors and medical practice owners can claim as the April 15 tax…
On February 6, Rhode Island introduced legislation that would significantly expand its corporate practice of medicine (CPOM) restrictions and impose new healthcare ownership transparency requirements. The proposal would prohibit unlicensed entities from owning medical practices or employing licensed providers, while…
In a March 3 letter addressed to Gov. Kathy Hochul, CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz raised pointed concerns about fraud, waste and abuse (“FWA”) within New York’s Medicaid Program involving payments for home health-related services.
In his letter, Dr. Oz…
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul recently signed a new law that will allow registered dental hygienists in the state to practice without the direct supervision of a dentist by mid-2027, pursuant to collaborative agreements with dentists. The legislation broadens permissible…