Earlier this summer, the Long-Term Care Pharmacy Definition Act of 2021 was introduced with bipartisan support in the Senate in order to provide some structured governance to long-term care (LTC) pharmacies. According to the bill, the definition... Read More
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued emergency use authorization for three vaccines to protect against COVID-19. While these long-awaited vaccines have provided tremendous hope for the nation in looking for a pathway out of the pandemic,... Read More
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) recently announced that dentists may now apply to receive funding through the CARES Act Provider Relief Fund. The original published deadline for applications to be submitted through the... Read More
With the imminent need for information on government action in regards to medical issues and potential lifesaving treatments during the Covid-19 pandemic, various state and federal agencies have seemingly dismissed the public’s right to... Read More
The rising cost of healthcare and the renewed focus on personal hygiene related to the COVID-19 pandemic has brought a marked increase in the use of over-the-counter (OTC) medications such as cold remedies, antihistamines, pain relievers and hand... Read More
Additional FAQ Released Regarding Recent Practice Acquisitions As you are likely aware, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“DHHS”) has allocated a total of $50 billion in Provider Relief Funds for general distribution to Medicare... Read More
As a first in the nation, criminal complaints were filed recently in Federal Court in Rhode Island for fraud related to the seeking of more than a half million dollars in loans pursuant to the Coronavirus, Aid, Relief, and Economic Security... Read More
$50 Billion in Total Funding Available, But Significant Compliance Requirements Must be Satisfied In mid-April, you may have seen a significant payment from the Federal government mysteriously land in your provider bank account. With little notice... Read More
By way of Interim Final Rule dated April 24, 2020, the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) issued further agency guidance in connection with borrower eligibility for loans under the CARES Act’s Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) (“New... Read More
Last week, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services ("HHS") announced that all Medicare-participating providers with COVID-19 related losses are eligible for a second round of funding, totaling $20 billion, from the CARES Act-authorized... Read More
