Although these emergency measures were implemented with good intentions, providers must be prepared for audits in several overlapping areas due to their corresponding risks for fraud and abuse.
How to Prepare for the Aftermath of COVID-19
Here are key practices providers should focus on to create a safer, more stable environment for patients while remaining vigilant for a COVID-19 resurgence.
Ageism in Medicine: A Look at Medical Ethics, Laws, and Regulations
Ageism can hurt both physicians and patients. Here’s a look at the federal and state laws surrounding ageism.
Telemedicine: A Look at Recent Reforms Expanding Access, Use Amid Coronavirus Crisis
Recent changes in state and federal laws have made telemedicine services more likely to be covered and reimbursed by insurance companies, benefitting both providers and patients.
Changes to Federal Laws May Mean Better Collaboration Between Healthcare Providers
Proposed changes to the the U.S. healthcare system’s primary fraud and abuse laws were finally unveiled in October 2019. Here’s what the reforms mean for physicians.
How to Work with Sales and Marketing Representatives in Your Medical Practice
The decision to engage saled and marketing representives should be made carefully because the arrangements are subject to significant scrutiny under the federal Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) and state equivalents.
Are Opioid Contracts Helpful or Harmful?
Intended to deter opioid abuse, and opioid contract provides information regarding the pros and cons associated with opioid use.
What to Know Before Signing a Physician Employment Agreement
Here are some of the common physician employment agreement provisions you should analyze before signing.
What the Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act Means for Healthcare Facilities
The Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act of 2018 addresses the opioid crisis and is critical to understand the law and what it may mean for your healthcare facility in the future to remain legally compliant.
How to Prepare and Respond to Payer Audits
To help alleviate some of the tension surrounding the audit process, providers must be proactive and understand what types of audits exist and how to prepare for the possibility.
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