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31 Mar 2015, 7:12 am
On March 30, 2015, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published its proposed rule on Stage 3 meaningful use criteria, which focus on the advanced use of Electronic Health Record (EHR) technology to promote improved outcomes for patients. [read post]
31 Mar 2015, 7:08 am
” While Andy Gettinger, a physician who heads health information technology (HIT) safety at HHS, argued at a government-sponsored conference, “This transition to electronic health records has led to far better safety than (it has) created new problems. [read post]
31 Mar 2015, 4:10 am
In addition, HHS Office of Inspector General (OIG) investigations resulted in 867 criminal actions related to Medicare and Medicaid and 529 civil actions (e.g., false claims and unjust-enrichment lawsuits filed in federal district court, civil monetary penalties settlements, and administrative recoveries related to provider self-disclosure matters). [read post]
30 Mar 2015, 3:22 pm
On March 25, 2015, CMS formally launched the Health Care Payment Learning and Action Network, a public-private partnership intended to support HHS’s goal of moving Medicare and the broader health industry from a fee-for-service model towards alternative payment models that emphasize value. [read post]
30 Mar 2015, 3:07 pm
The OIG has released its March 2015 “Compendium of Unimplemented Recommendations,” which highlights the OIG’s top 25 recommendations for cost savings and/or quality improvements in HHS programs, along with other significant unimplemented recommendations. [read post]
30 Mar 2015, 3:03 pm
” The GAO therefore recommends that Congress consider requiring Medicare to pay PCHs on the same basis as PPS teaching hospitals or otherwise authorize the HHS Secretary to modify how Medicare pays PCHs. [read post]
29 Mar 2015, 9:01 pm
§ 18041(c)] authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to set up Federal Exchanges in those states that refuse to set up a State Exchange. [read post]
27 Mar 2015, 3:42 pm
Stamer annually leads the Joint Committee on Employee Benefits (JCEB) HHS Office of Civil Rights agency meeting. [read post]
27 Mar 2015, 1:08 pm
Stamer annually leads the Joint Committee on Employee Benefits (JCEB) HHS Office of Civil Rights agency meeting. [read post]
27 Mar 2015, 11:00 am
By contrast, some other programs administered by HHS offer tribes additional flexibilities, provided they are consistent with the objectives of the program. [read post]
26 Mar 2015, 8:45 am
Examples of some recent publications that may be of interest include: New DOL, IRS & HHS FAQ Confirms Employers Can’t Pay, Use HRAs to Reimburse Employees For Individual Policy Premiums Review Health Plans With Reference-Based Reimbursement Designs Under New Agency FAQ Guidance IRS Raises Health FSA Contribution Limit For 2015 IRS Guidance Raises Concerns For Many Employers Offering “Skinny” & Other Limited Coverage Health Plans Supreme… [read post]
24 Mar 2015, 8:34 pm
“Also be prepared to report a breach not only to the HHS and the state under HIPAA and state-notification laws but also to law enforcement when dealing with criminal activity such as theft and hacking. [read post]
23 Mar 2015, 2:54 pm
That’s in opposition to Sylvia Mathews Burwell, the secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), which oversees CMS and the FDA. [read post]
23 Mar 2015, 9:00 am
The article cites a report from the federal Health and Human Services Administration (“HHS”) that was released to the public later the same day. [read post]
22 Mar 2015, 3:07 pm
Stamer also regularly represents clients and works with Congress and state legislatures, EBSA, IRS, EEOC, OCR and other HHS agencies, state insurance and other regulators, and others. [read post]
22 Mar 2015, 2:17 pm
(B) Driving while intoxicated, driving under the influence, and operating while impaired (§ 50‑2201.05); (C) A misdemeanor offense for which sex offender registration is required pursuant to Chapter 40 of Title 22, whether or not the registration period has expired; (D) Criminal abuse of a vulnerable adult (§ 22‑936(a)); (E) Interfering with access to a medical facility (§ 22‑1314.02); (F) Possession of a pistol by a convicted felon (§ 22‑4503(a)(2) [see… [read post]
20 Mar 2015, 6:26 pm
Stamer also regularly represents clients and works with Congress and state legislatures, EBSA, IRS, EEOC, OCR and other HHS agencies, state insurance and other regulators, and others. [read post]
20 Mar 2015, 5:41 pm
The U.S. [read post]
20 Mar 2015, 2:10 pm
Department of Health & Human Service’s (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) resolving a number of significant cases, summarized below. [read post]
16 Mar 2015, 6:33 am
In addition, Congress should direct the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary to increase shared savings opportunities for physicians and health professionals in two-sided risk accountable care organizations (ACOs). [read post]
