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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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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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
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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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The Department of Justice (“DOJ”) recently established the Elder Justice Initiative (“EJI”), which directs Government efforts to combat elder abuse, neglect, and financial fraud. The EJI seeks to address several schemes affecting older... Read More
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Last month, a Joint Stipulation of Dismissal was filed on behalf of a home health service provider and its affiliated entities settling a qui tam action for violations of the Federal False Claims Act ( “FCA”).  The defendants submitted claims... Read More
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The pandemic exposed, among other things, some of the shortcomings facing long-term care facilities. Being well-aware of the persistent issues long-term care facilities have with resources, the federal government nevertheless pushed for... Read More
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Palliative care is specialized medical care for people living with a serious illness, such as cancer or heart failure. Patients may receive medical care aimed at providing relief from their symptoms and improving their quality of life, while also... Read More
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