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In 1992, President George Bush issued a proclamation designating the first week of November as “National Medical Staff Services Awareness Week,” to acknowledge and thank medical services professionals (MSPs) for playing “an important role in our nation’s healthcare system.” The American Medical Association-Organized Medical Staff Section also recognizes the medical services profession in a... READ MORE

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) has reevaluated the revalidation requirements in the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”), and believe the ACA allows for the extension of the revalidation period for an additional two years.  This will extend the deadline for revalidation through March of 2015.  Providers are reminded that if they have... READ MORE

U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers® recently released the 2011-2012 “Best Law Firms” rankings.  Hall Render received a Tier 1 “Best Law Firm” ranking in Health Care and Construction Law and a Tier 2 ranking in Litigation – Construction and Project Finance Law. The annual rankings are presented in tiers and showcase 9,633... READ MORE

The National Supplier Clearinghouse (“NSC”) has recently indicated it is aware that numerous Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (“DMEPOS”) suppliers are having issues with viewing and/or submitting revalidation information through the web-based Provider Enrollment Chain Ownership System (“PECOS”). NSC has indicated that the majority of these issues are due to information discrepancies... READ MORE

On November 1, 2011, the Indiana Court of Appeals issued a decision that will have an impact on all Indiana employers that have No-Fault attendance policies.  In particular, in the unemployment compensation setting, an employee will not be found to have been discharged for “just cause” (and therefore disqualified from receiving benefits) if the discharge was... READ MORE

One of the most interesting recent developments is the NLRB’s focus on private employer polices that restrict employees on what they can say about their company and the people who work for it. Last month, an Administrative Law Judge for the NLRB ruled that an employer’s policies on “Courtesy,” “Unauthorized Interviews” and “Outside Inquiries... READ MORE

The Medicare Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive Bidding Program Round 2 and the national mail-order competitions are coming soon. Though the bidding schedule has not yet been released, suppliers interested in bidding should begin their preparations now to help avoid unnecessary delays or rejection of a bid application. Any supplier who... READ MORE

On October 31, 2011, the final rule (Rule) to update the Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) for Calendar Year 2012 was published in the Federal Register.  As a result of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) implementing the Rule, home health agencies (HHAs) will experience a decrease in payments of... READ MORE

A case based upon FOIA documents may be subject to the public disclosure bar. A difference of scientific judgment does not create the basis for an FCA suit. Whistleblowers who wish to dismiss their suits after the Government refuses intervention may not hide their identity from the defendants, even if the defendant is their... READ MORE

On October 16, Hall Render attorneys and clients ran in the annual Detroit Free Press Marathon Relay for the fourth straight year. The international race course started in Detroit, crossed into Canada and then returned to the U.S. for a downtown Detroit finish.  Each Hall Render team member ran relay legs ranging from 2.9... READ MORE