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SB 1264 Restricts Certain Providers from Balance Billing in Texas

By Theresa Langley on July 15, 2019

Senate Bill 1264, which recently passed during the 86th Texas legislative session, places restrictions on certain out-of-network providers regarding the practice known as “balance billing” and establishes a process through which health plans and providers may resolve payment disputes. The bill is effective September 1, 2019 and applies to services and supplies provided on or after January 1, 2020. I. Balance Billing and SB 1264 The term “balance billing” refers to when a healthcare provider…

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USP Finalizes Revisions to Sterile Compounding Standards

By Wakaba Tessier, Renee Zerbonia & Isaac Idicula on July 2, 2019

On June 1, 2019, the United States Pharmacopeia (“USP”) published the final revisions to its pharmaceutical sterile compounding standards (“chapter <797>”). Chapter <797> sets forth standards for the preparation of compounded sterile medications to help ensure products are safe and effective and reduce risks such as contamination or incorrect dosing. The most recent revisions implement new standards and revise existing ones based on recent scientific and technological developments. The chapter <797> revisions also incorporate stakeholder…

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The disposal of non-economic damage caps in the State of Kansas

By Scott W. Martin & Zaina Afrassiab on June 28, 2019

In 1988, the Kansas legislature enacted K.S.A. 60-19a02 to limit personal injury plaintiffs’ recovery for non-economic losses such as pain and suffering, mental anguish, loss of enjoyment of life, etc. Thirty years later, in a 4-2 decision handed down on Friday, June 14th, Hilburn v. Enerpipe Ltd. put an end to non-economic damage caps in Kansas personal injury cases. This change does not apply to wrongful death cases or punitive damages, but it will affect…

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Ultimate Guide to Closing a Private Equity Transaction

By Hal Katz on June 25, 2019

Part I: Preparing for a Transaction First in the series. To increase the likelihood of ultimately closing a transaction with a private equity investor or buyer, the key is preparation. Preparation is divided up into several steps. First, before seeking a potential investor or buyer, the owners of the business should go through a semi-formal process to confirm the owners and key members of the business have shared, or at least compatible, motivations and priorities…

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Bipartisan Senators Choose Benchmark Approach to Prevent Surprise Medical Billing

By Bruce Arnold on June 24, 2019

Bipartisan legislation to address surprise medical billing was introduced June 19 in the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee. Most notable for health insurers and providers is the way the bill tackles the biggest sticking point in the issue—mandating a benchmark rate to avoid pay disputes between health insurers and non-network providers. Surprise medical billing is commonly the result of care received in an in-network facility, such as a hospital, but that included…

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OSHA, Workplace Violence, and the Healthcare Industry

By Donna Pryor on June 20, 2019

Unfortunately, workplace violence is in the news every day. OSHA is paying increasing attention to the workplace violence issue, particularly in the healthcare industry. While there is no specific OSHA regulation addressing workplace violence, a recent decision supports OSHA’s use of the General Duty Clause in workplace violence cases in the healthcare industry. In Secretary of Labor v. Integra Health Management, No 13-1124 (March 4, 2019), the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC)…

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Did you miss our latest webinar: Compliance Considerations for Pharmacy Sale or Acquisition

By Wakaba Tessier & Renee Zerbonia on June 20, 2019

On Tuesday, June 18, 2019, our team of legal professionals and industry experts hosted a Compliance Considerations for Pharmacy Sale or Acquisition Webinar that took a look at the regulatory pitfalls and problems that can arise in a pharmacy transaction. The free on-demand recording will provide real-life examples of what to do – and not do –to avoid last-minute “deal killers.” Learn how to address compliance and operational risks to put yourself in the best…

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CMS Finalizes Helpful Change to Stark Law Signature Exception

By Megan Phillips on May 6, 2019

In January of 2019, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) implemented a helpful change to the signature exception to the Stark Law. In particular, the exception may now be used more than once during a 3-year period for compensation arrangements with the same referring physician. History of Signature Exception The signature exception to the Stark Law has undergone several revisions within the past few years. The original version of the exception was…

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Husch Blackwell at the NAACOS Conference

By Ellee Cochran on May 2, 2019

On April 24-26, The National Association of Accountable Care Organizations held its semi-annual conference for members. NAACOS invites its business partner members, including Husch Blackwell, to attend their semi-annual meetings. Scott Loftin, a Healthcare Regulatory Associate in Husch Blackwell’s Denver office, and I were fortunate enough to attend the conference on behalf of the firm. This conference provided an opportunity for us to listen to the issues, challenges, concerns, and ideas ACO leadership are…

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An Update on the Eighth Circuit’s Deliberation of Title VII and Sexual Orientation, SCOTUS Weighs in Too

By Husch Blackwell on April 23, 2019

On Wednesday, April 17, a three-judge panel of the Eighth Circuit heard oral arguments in an appeal from the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri in Horton v. Midwest Geriatric Management LLC. Although the forthcoming Eighth Circuit decision would add to the split among the federal circuits as to whether the prohibition against sex discrimination in Title VII applies to discrimination based on sexual orientation, today’s order list indicates that SCOTUS…

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SB 1264 Restricts Certain Providers from Balance Billing in Texas

USP Finalizes Revisions to Sterile Compounding Standards

The disposal of non-economic damage caps in the State of Kansas

Ultimate Guide to Closing a Private Equity Transaction

Bipartisan Senators Choose Benchmark Approach to Prevent Surprise Medical Billing

OSHA, Workplace Violence, and the Healthcare Industry

Did you miss our latest webinar: Compliance Considerations for Pharmacy Sale or Acquisition

CMS Finalizes Helpful Change to Stark Law Signature Exception

Husch Blackwell at the NAACOS Conference

An Update on the Eighth Circuit’s Deliberation of Title VII and Sexual Orientation, SCOTUS Weighs in Too

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