While the survival and enforceability of noncompete agreements remain uncertain, those that exist are still being challenged, and courts are scrutinizing the language contained therein. Courts have routinely enforced noncompete agreements that were... Read More
On February 22, 2023, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) issued a corporate Voluntary Self-Disclosure policy (the “Policy”) that applies to all United States Attorney’s Offices (“USAOs”), effective immediately. The articulated goal... Read More
A motion to dismiss that has been pending since last year was recently decided in the matter of U.S. ex rel. Teresa Ross v. Independent Health Association, et al. The decision may very well be a bellwether for future Medicare Advantage (“MA”)... Read More
Frier Levitt recently conducted a survey of non-payment by health insurers using a sample of various in-network healthcare providers to discover patterns of non-payment, underpayment, and recoupments by public and private payors. While the plurality... Read More
On January 30, 2023, the Biden Administration announced that the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (“PHE”), which has been in effect since January 2020, is set to expire on May 11, 2023. Considering the impending end to the PHE, healthcare... Read More
As physician practices are in the midst of calculating and distributing 2022 year-end bonuses to physician employees and profits to owners, practices providing Designated Health Services ("DHS"), such as laboratory testing, diagnostic radiology... Read More
Create a Pre- and Post-Acquisition Plan Pre-Acquisition Planning. If you are interested in having your practice purchased by a large organization, which will often be one that is supported by private equity, it is important to begin planning well... Read More
Recently, the State of New Jersey, Office of the Attorney General, Division of Consumer Affairs (“DCA”) has issued a “SCAM ALERT” with the following, warning all licensed professionals that: “Individuals impersonating New Jersey Division... Read More
Specialty dental practices can be attractive targets for private equity investors. Conversely, the sale of a dental practice to a private equity (or private equity-backed) organization can be an effective way to maximize the value of a specialty... Read More
Providers should be aware of CMS’s recent aggressively restrictive stance on Medicare Advantage (“MA”) risk adjustment coding. In U.S. ex rel. Teresa Ross v. Independent Health Association, et al. – a False Claims Act (“FCA”) case... Read More
