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
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Since being established in May 2022, New York’s Pharmacy Benefits Bureau (“Bureau”) has requested input from the public on six separate occasions regarding New York’s laws governing Pharmacy Benefit Managers (“PBMs”). The Bureau’s... Read More
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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
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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
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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
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Frier Levitt’s Heathcare Attorneys Theresa M. DiGulielmo, Esq., and Brandon S. Zarsky, Esq., Author Article for Medical Economics on what physicians need to know before opening a medispa.   According to a recent study , the global... Read More
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Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, medical professionals were developing innovative ways to care for their patients, and the public health emergency only accelerated the need for, and growing interest in, alternatives to in-person medical office... Read More
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As part of our firm’s commitment to staying abreast of COVID19-related issues affecting our clients, we are continuing to monitor financial relief program requirements and other important topics.  While applying for various forms of aid and... Read More
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Earlier this week, the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) issued further guidance on “Eligibility Criteria and Requirements” for borrowers in connection with loans made under the CARES Act’s Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”).... Read More
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On Monday April 6, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) announced details of its COVID-19 Small Business Emergency Assistance Loan Program (SBEALP.) The SBEALP allows a New Jersey business with annual revenues up to $5 million that... Read More
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