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As COVID-19 continues to spread rapidly across the United States, emergency departments regardless of hospital size or location are being inundated with patients seeking emergency care. Providers have begun to question how they can fulfill their obligations to perform emergency screenings, stabilization and transfers in compliance with the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act... READ MORE

On March 28, 2020, CMS published a Press Release announcing an expansion of its existing accelerated payment program (“APP”) to help providers and suppliers access emergency funding needed to support operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Press Release includes a Fact Sheet with details about eligibility, funding amounts, processing and how the funds are... READ MORE

Friday, March 27 Recap Note – ​We believe this is the most up-to-date information available at this time, but it is subject to change ​as circumstances warrant. Also, all finalized resources can be found ​on the COVID-19 ​Resource ​Center page ​of Hall Render’s website.​ Congressional Outlook Despite a last minute procedural objection from Rep. Tom Massie... READ MORE

COVID-19 is taking the world by storm, and in Washington D.C., our legislators have been working day and night to find methods of monetary assistance and relief for families, individuals, and businesses as the country prepares for a temporary freeze in the economy. Here is a quick highlight of the tax and general business... READ MORE

On March 25, 2020, the Senate passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (H.R. 748) (“CARES Act” or “Act”). The CARES Act contains numerous provisions aimed at the response to the Coronavirus or COVID-19 pandemic, including $100 billion in reimbursement to hospitals and other health care entities for COVID-19-related expenses and lost... READ MORE

In response to the economic distress resulting from COVID-19, Congress has passed a number of stimulus bills providing financial relief for small businesses. The programs created by these stimulus bills are available to a variety of small businesses, both within and outside the health care sector, including independent physician groups, home health agencies, dental... READ MORE

On March 25, 2020, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) issued a statement soliciting questions from the health care community regarding the application of the fraud and abuse laws such as the federal Anti-Kickback Statute (“AKS”) and the Civil Monetary Penalty Law (“CMP”) prohibition on inducements to... READ MORE

On Monday, March 23, 2020, the Illinois Department of Employment Security (“IDES”) published guidance in the form of FAQs that address the COVID-19 related reasons an Illinois resident might qualify for unemployment benefits. Temporary Layoffs The guidance clarifies that an individual who is temporarily laid off because of COVID-19 may qualify for unemployment benefits... READ MORE

If you haven’t thought about it already, it’s important to start thinking about insurance claims your business can make as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is imperative that your business acts quickly to preserve your rights on an insurance claim. Here’s what you need to know: You might be covered under your... READ MORE

NATIONAL 4 questions medical students are asking on the COVID-19 pandemic AHA Urges HHS to Clarify EMTALA, HIPAA Waivers AMA supports Telehealth Initiative to improve health care access Amid mounting shortage, 5 facts about the nation’s stockpile of emergency medical supplies CMS provides reporting exemptions for Medicare payment programs CMS relaxes hospital, nursing home... READ MORE