In support of Lucido’s investigation, Republicans in both houses of Michigan’s legislature have introduced bills to provide funds for county prosecutors for further investigation. Specifically, Senate Bill 27, which the Senate already passed on a party line vote, appropriates $1.25 million
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OIG Puts Telehealth in its Crosshairs
By Eric Klein
The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically altered the way health care providers render services, including the proliferation of telehealth options available. Most have viewed telehealth expansion positively with its ability to increase access to services while reducing burdens for both patients…
Healthcare Providers Must Remain Vigilant with ADA Service Animal Requirements
Health facilities and individual healthcare providers who open their offices to the public should remain aware they are subject to the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) requirements regarding service animals. Failing to adhere to the stringent ADA standards can quickly…
The Ten Year Wait is Over: HRSA Releases 340B Dispute Resolution Final Rule
By Dykema
The 340B Program, named after its section within the 1992 Public Health Service Act, allows covered entities to stretch their scarce federal resources as far as possible, by setting a ceiling price on the sale of covered outpatient drugs from…
HHS Final Rules Modernize the Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute to Usher in Value-Based Care
By Dykema
On November 20, 2020, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) released final rules seeking to modernize the Physician Self-Referral Law (“Stark Law”) and the federal Anti-Kickback Statute (“AKS”).
The final rules, released by HHS’ Centers for Medicare…
The CDC’s New Definition of “Close Contact”: What You Need To Know
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has expanded the definition of close contact to now evaluate exposure cumulatively over a 24-hour period such that “15 cumulative minutes of exposure at a distance of 6 feet or less can be used as an operational…
U.S. Department of Labor Issues Revised Regulations Implementing FFCRA Leaves Following New York Court’s Decision
By James Hermon
We reported last month on a decision by a New York federal court that rejected portions of the Department of Labor regulations implementing the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) leaves signed into law earlier this year. The FFCRA created…
Michigan Reinstitutes Pre-COVID Scope of Practice, Licensure, and Liability Standards
By Eric Klein
On July 13, 2020, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued Executive Order 2020-150 to rescind a previous order (Executive Order 2020-61) that had permitted certain health care professionals to temporarily practice beyond the scope of their license. Governor Whitmer cited Michigan’s progress in…
DHHS Issues Terms and Conditions for Relief Funds
By Dykema
On March 27, 2020, Congress enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act or “CARES Act” which includes $100 billion in relief funds for hospitals and other healthcare providers to be used to provide support for healthcare-related expenses or lost…
Nursing Home Compliance Under the COVID-19 Microscope
Nursing homes have been on the front lines throughout the COVID-19 pandemic as they care for the persons most at risk. In an effort to improve safety and curb the spread of COVID-19, federal and state authorities are relaxing certain…