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Year: 2020

Almost to the Finish Line: Proposed Stark and Anti-Kickback Rules Await Finalization

[08/20/20]

Posted on August 20, 2020 in Health Law News

Published by: Hall Render

As the health care system moves from volume-based to value-based care models, the industry is eager to modify federal laws and regulations to enhance patient-centered collaboration. HHS, CMS and OIG have been considering changes to the Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute regulations for several years now and finally came out with the proposed rules... READ MORE

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Hall Render’s Lawrence Coon and John Ryan Named Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year”

[08/20/20]

Posted on August 20, 2020 in Firm News

Published by: Hall Render

Hall Render is pleased to announce that Larry Coon was recently named the Best Lawyers® 2021 Milwaukee Health Care “Lawyer of the Year” and John Ryan was named the Best Lawyers® 2021 Indianapolis Health Care “Lawyer of the Year.” Larry Coon serves as the Managing Partner of the firm’s Milwaukee office and counsels health... READ MORE

36 Hall Render Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers

[08/20/20]

Posted on August 20, 2020 in Firm News

Published by: Hall Render

30 Hall Render attorneys were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2021. Hall Render is proud to congratulate the following attorneys. S. Allan Adelman, Shareholder, Best Lawyers Since 2008 Brian C. Betner, Shareholder, Best Lawyers Since 2019 Lawrence K. Coon, Shareholder, Best Lawyers Since 2007 Arthur F.... READ MORE

What Do You Want from Me? HHS’s Proposed Rule on Guidance Documents Would Clarify Agency Expectations

[08/19/20]

Posted on August 19, 2020 in Health Law News

Published by: Hall Render

The Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) proposed a rule that would require HHS components to inform the public when issuing a “guidance document” and to clarify the document’s legal impact. The new procedures also create a process for “any interested party” to petition HHS to review guidance documents that go too far... READ MORE

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Cara Tolliver Joins Hall Render

[08/19/20]

Posted on August 19, 2020 in Firm News

Published by: Hall Render

Hall Render is pleased to announce Cara Tolliver has joined the firm in its Milwaukee office. Cara focuses her practice on a variety of health law matters, concentrating on compliance-related matters in the life sciences space. She also advises clients on clinical laboratory management and administration, including licensing, accreditation, operations, quality, patient safety and employment... READ MORE

Megan Culp Joins Hall Render

[08/19/20]

Posted on August 19, 2020 in Firm News

Published by: Hall Render

Hall Render is pleased to announce Megan Culp has joined the firm in its Indianapolis office. Megan focuses her practice on a variety of health law matters. Megan advises clients on matters related to a broad range of issues, including clinical services, fraud and abuse, Stark Law and Anti-Kickback compliance and value-based payment models. Prior... READ MORE

Julie Mitchell Joins Hall Render

[08/19/20]

Posted on August 19, 2020 in Firm News

Published by: Hall Render

Hall Render is pleased to announce Julie Mitchell has joined the firm in its Indianapolis office. Julie focuses her practice on a variety of health law matters. Julie advises clients on matters related to licensing, certification and accreditation. In addition, she assists in ensuring compliance with fraud and abuse laws, including Stark Law, and... READ MORE

Hall Render Partners with Modern Healthcare to Present “Reimagining Care” Video Series – Part 3

[08/18/20]

Posted on August 18, 2020 in Firm News

Published by: Hall Render

In partnership with Modern Healthcare, we have produced a series of four videos that will provide actionable, practical advice across several health care industry areas. In the third video, Bruce Bagdady and Jeff Short discuss how leaders can optimize their COVID-19 response by reimagining operations, updating workforce policies and strengthening data management. This video... READ MORE

Hall Render Partners with Modern Healthcare to Present “Reimagining Care” Video Series – Part 2

[08/18/20]

Posted on August 18, 2020 in Firm News

Published by: Hall Render

In partnership with Modern Healthcare, we have produced a series of four videos that will provide actionable, practical advice across several health care industry areas. In the second video, Amy Mackin and Dave Snow offer strategies for optimizing government reimbursement, streamlining managed care partnerships and stabilizing your organization’s balance sheet. This video is now... READ MORE

Health Provider News – August 14, 2020

[08/17/20]

Posted on August 17, 2020 in Health Law News, Health Provider News

Published by: Hall Render

NATIONAL 25 hospitals getting biggest slice of $12B federal bailout fund 266 hospitals with 5 CMS stars for patient experience 85 hospitals with a 1-star CMS rating for patient experience Breaking down CMS’ proposals for 2021 & more Cash-strapped hospitals press Congress for more aid CMS launches new alternative payment model for rural healthcare... READ MORE