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As the country contends with exponential growth in the number of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (“COVID-19”) cases, government agencies tasked with protecting health care programs and enforcing the law are sending strong messages to those who may commit fraud to take advantage of the current situation. The U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) filed an enforcement... READ MORE

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, hospitals and health system leaders are being proactive to ensure they have the physician and advanced practice provider (“APP”) coverage needed to provide sustainable care for a growing influx of coronavirus patients. In addition, health systems are being faced with unique issues on redeployment of physicians and... READ MORE

On Friday, March 20, 2020, the Treasury Department (“Treasury”), Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) and the Department of Labor (“Labor”) issued a news release that offered very preliminary information about the implementation plan for the paid leave and related payroll tax credit provisions contained in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “Act”), which was... READ MORE

As part of its recent round of FAQs related to COVID-19, CMS clarified that distant site practitioners may furnish Medicare telehealth services from their homes.  However, these distant site providers, and the clinics/group practices to whom they reassign benefits, must update their Medicare enrollment with the provider’s home location. The FAQ reads: Can the... READ MORE

Monday, March 23 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 A second procedural vote to end debate and move to... READ MORE

As our country’s health care providers and hospital leadership center their attention on preparing and caring for COVID-19 patients, pending transactions will likely be viewed in a different light. Regardless of where you are in the transaction process, or whether you are buyer or seller, each party to a transaction should consider the impact... READ MORE

On Wednesday, March 18, 2020, the United States Pharmacopeial Convention (“USP”) Compounding Expert Committee published resources in response to reported shortages of gowns and personal protective equipment (“PPE”) as well as shortages of alcohol-based hand sanitizers during the COVID-19 pandemic. While the expectation is that compounders continue to follow applicable USP standards, we anticipate... READ MORE

Sunday, March 22 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 A procedural vote to end debate and move to a... READ MORE

Saturday, March 21 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 After 12 hours of negotiation on Friday, Republicans and Democrats... READ MORE

The financial ripple effects of the COVID-19 crisis are likely to hit hospitals and health systems soon. As elective procedures are postponed or cancelled, and as COVID-19 costs escalate, many hospitals and health systems will begin burning cash and will find liquidity deteriorating. Declining investment portfolio values only add salt to the wounds. Aside... READ MORE