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December 16, 2020

Join Husch Blackwell’s Meg Pekarske as she further explores good governance in hospice. In this conversation, Meg is joined by fellow attorney Stephanie E. Kaiser as they delve into the details about how a “good” board functions, what are the common attributes and how you can measure performance. They discuss the role of sub-committees and term limits, what makes a good board agenda and minutes, and the essential elements of effective board infrastructure. If…

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Department of Health and Human Services Releases Proposed Changes to HIPAA

By Wakaba Tessier, Kelsey Anderson, Erica M. Ash & Tracey Toll

December 15, 2020

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On December 10, 2020, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR) released a proposed rule that would revise the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). In its news release, OCR noted that the changes “seeks to promote value-based health care by examining federal regulations that impede efforts among healthcare providers and health plans to better coordinate care for patients.” The proposed changes come on the…

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Employer vaccine update: As FDA reviews vaccines, drug makers report limited supplies

By Avi Meyerstein

December 9, 2020

The FDA could approve two COVID-19 vaccines within a matter of days. However, drug makers have tried to keep expectations in check about how much vaccine they can deliver immediately and over the next few months as they grapple with supply chain and manufacturing challenges. In Safety Law Matters, we write about limited and insufficient supplies to complete Phase 1 of CDC’s recommended vaccination plan. To address the many questions employers have to prepare,…

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COVID-19 Vaccines for Your Workplace – What You Should Know and How to Prepare

By Priscilla Murray

December 9, 2020

Register today to join our very own Healthcare lawyers, Jenna Brofsky and Timothy A. Hilton, and Husch Blackwell Labor and Employment and Health and Safety lawyers Brittany M. Falkowski and Avi Meyerstein as they present various issues and action steps employers should consider as they develop plans involving the much-anticipated COVID-19 vaccine. While there are still many open questions, our team will provide guidance on steps employers can take now to place themselves in…

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CMS Permanently Expands Telehealth as Far as Congress Has Allowed

By Julian Rivera & Theresa Langley

December 3, 2020

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) expanded Medicare reimbursement for telehealth within the annual Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) final rule for 2021. During the pandemic Public Health Emergency (PHE), CMS has temporarily reimbursed many telehealth services. In light of the success of unprecedented telehealth utilization during the PHE, more than 60 services have been formally added to the Medicare telehealth list which will endure beyond the end of the PHE.…

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The New Information Blocking Rule: What It Means For Hospices

By Meg S.L. Pekarske, Wakaba Tessier, Tracey Toll & Kelsey Anderson

December 2, 2020

With all that 2020 has brought, the Information Blocking Rule that came out of the Cures Act was under the radar of many hospices. Thankfully, HHS extended the compliance date for the Rule to April 5, 2021, from November 2, 2020. With this additional time, hospices need to evaluate how they will achieve compliance; what policies they need to update; the work they need to do with their EMR vendor; and their rollout to patients,…

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Health Law & Innovation Virtual Series – Stimulus Relief Funds: Strings Attached

By Meg S.L. Pekarske & Tiffany A. Hetland

November 9, 2020

Hopefully you had an opportunity to attend our recent Health Law & Innovation Virtual session titled “Stimulus Relief Funds: Strings Attached.” Here are program materials that will be helpful to you: Cheat Sheet for CARE’s Act Provider Relief Funds PowerPoint Presentation Provider Relief Fund General Distribution FAQs (As of 10/28/2020) U.S. Department of Health & Human Services | CARES Act Provider Relief Fund If you miss some of the webinar, want to review some of…

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The Price Transparency Rule Goes Into Effect January 1, 2021 – Is Your Hospital Ready?

By Eric Weatherford, Varsha Gadani & Spencer Smith

November 9, 2020

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Effective on January 1, 2021, the Price Transparency Rule (the “Rule”) requires all hospitals operating within the United States to make public a list of their standard charges for items and services via the Internet in a machine-readable format. Hospitals must also provide prices for a list of 300 shoppable services that must be made publicly available in a searchable, consumer-friendly format. This requirement is being enforced with the intent to enable healthcare consumers to…

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Health Law & Innovation Virtual Series – Pharmacy Trends 2021: What to Watch Out for After The Year That Was

By Tiffany A. Hetland & Pete Enko

November 5, 2020

Please join Husch Blackwell as we go virtual with our Health Law Conference. The series will include a range of important topics relevant to the healthcare industry and will be moderated by Curt Chase, leader of the firm’s Healthcare, Life Sciences and Education team; Hal Katz, American Bar Association, Health Law Section, Chair; and Tom Shorter, American Health Law Association, President-Elect Designate. The webinar programs will be offered every Thursday through November…

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Update: Information Blocking Rule Deadline Delayed, But Telehealth Still in Play

By Julian Rivera, Wakaba Tessier & Theresa Langley

November 4, 2020

On October 29, 2020, HHS extended the effective date of compliance for the “Information Blocking” final rule promulgated as part of the 21st Century Cures Act (Information Blocking Rule). The Information Blocking Rule, which was set to take effect on November 2, 2020, prohibits health care providers, IT developers, and health information exchanges from unreasonably interfering with the access, exchange, or use of electronic health information (EHI). We previously discussed the practice of information blocking…

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Governance Series: A Good Hospice Board in Action – What it Looks Like

Department of Health and Human Services Releases Proposed Changes to HIPAA

Employer vaccine update: As FDA reviews vaccines, drug makers report limited supplies

COVID-19 Vaccines for Your Workplace – What You Should Know and How to Prepare

CMS Permanently Expands Telehealth as Far as Congress Has Allowed

The New Information Blocking Rule: What It Means For Hospices

Health Law & Innovation Virtual Series – Stimulus Relief Funds: Strings Attached

The Price Transparency Rule Goes Into Effect January 1, 2021 – Is Your Hospital Ready?

Health Law & Innovation Virtual Series – Pharmacy Trends 2021: What to Watch Out for After The Year That Was

Update: Information Blocking Rule Deadline Delayed, But Telehealth Still in Play

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