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CMS Emergency Preparedness Final Rule Nears Implementation Date

Hurricanes Harvey and Irma have devastated our nation in recent weeks and significantly impacted health care facilities in the affected areas. To better address preparedness for disasters such as Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, the Centers for Medicare…

CMS Site Visit Verification Process Completed by Hired Hand

A quick peek at CMS’ FY 2018 budget (and beyond) indicates that CMS is investing heavily in rules enforcement.[1] Encouraged by a Fraud Prevention System return on investment of $11.50 for every $1.00 spent[2], CMS sees enhanced enforcement as a…

CMS Issues Proposed Rule for Updates to the Quality Payment Program

On June 30, 2017, CMS published a proposed rule with changes and policy updates to the Quality Payment Program (“QPP”) for calendar year 2018. The QPP, established under the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (“MACRA”), includes…

Implementation of Indiana's Opioid Prescribing Law

Indiana’s seven day script law for new patients, Senate Enrolled Act (“SEA”) 226, went into effect on July 1, 2017.[1]  Under SEA 226, the general rule is as follows:  A prescriber may not issue more than a seven day supply of an opioid if the…