[10/05/17]
Posted on October 5, 2017 in Health Law News
Published by: Hall Render
In Michigan, as in many other states, a nonprofit charitable organization must satisfy rigorous requirements to qualify for real and personal property tax exemptions. In Baruch SLS, Inc. v. Tittabawassee Twp., the Michigan Supreme Court recently upheld the landmark Wexford case while clarifying one of Wexford’s six factors to qualify for property tax exemptions. The... READ MORE
[10/03/17]
Posted on October 3, 2017 in Health Law News
Published by: Hall Render
On September 30, 2017, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services notified hospitals participating in the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement (“CJR”) model of certain reporting requirements related to financial sharing arrangements with CJR collaborators (i.e., physicians and other providers who work with CJR hospitals to improve quality and cost performance). The notice, which... READ MORE
[10/02/17]
Posted on October 2, 2017 in HR Insights for Health Care
Published by: Hall Render
On Wednesday, September 28, 2017, the Trump administration and the so-called “Big 6” revealed an outline for tax reform entitled “Unified Framework For Fixing Our Broken Tax Code.” The Big 6 include Senator Orrin Hatch of Utah, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Speaker of the House... READ MORE
[10/02/17]
Posted on October 2, 2017 in Press Room
Published by: Hall Render
[09/29/17]
Posted on September 29, 2017 in Federal Advocacy
Published by: Hall Render
No Deal for Repeal: Congress Considers Next Steps On September 26, Senate leadership announced they would not hold a vote on the Graham-Cassidy bill to repeal the ACA. The vote was called off after Republicans realized they would not reach the requisite 50 votes needed to pass the legislation prior to the September 30... READ MORE
Tags: This Week in Washington
[09/29/17]
Posted on September 29, 2017 in Health Law News
Published by: Hall Render
NATIONAL Price to stop private plane use on business during review Evaluating the future of hospital acquisitions of private practices Senate Republicans Say They Will Not Vote on Health Bill Trump vows another healthcare vote next year, eyes executive order 4 financial, strategic and revenue cycle issues health systems are facing CMS postpones October... READ MORE
[09/26/17]
Posted on September 26, 2017 in Health Law News
Published by: Hall Render
In 2016, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (“SAMHSA”) National Survey on Drug Use and Health estimated that 11.8 million people misused opioids, including prescription pain relievers and heroin. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for 2016 is estimating that drug overdose deaths, most of them due to opioids, will exceed... READ MORE
[09/26/17]
Posted on September 26, 2017 in Press Room
Published by: Hall Render
[09/26/17]
Posted on September 26, 2017 in Press Room
Published by: Hall Render
[09/25/17]
Posted on September 25, 2017 in Health Law News
Published by: Hall Render
On September 20, 2017, the Michigan Senate Committee on Health Policy recommended Senate Bill 541 (2017) (the “Bill”), which would authorize licensure for dental therapists in Michigan. The Bill would allow licensed dental therapists to perform certain dental services under the supervision of a dentist pursuant to a written practice agreement. Specifically, the Bill... READ MORE
