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Update: The NIH Funding Cuts: Implications and Status of Lawsuits
The proposed cuts would place a 15% indirect cost rate on all new and existing grant awards received by research institutions and universities. Update: On February 21, 2025, the US District Court of Massachusetts ordered that the existing TROs entered on February 10, 2025, be extended and remain in effect until further order of the court.
Healthcare Regulatory Check-Up Newsletter | August 2024 Recap
This issue of McDermott’s Healthcare Regulatory Check-Up highlights regulatory activity for August 2024.
Stark Law Changes for 2024: CMS Updates Designated Health Services Code List
On November 29, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published the 2024 annual update to the designated health services (DHS) Code List. This annual update includes important changes for Medicare providers who rely on the Code List to ensure financial relationships with physicians remain in compliance with the federal physician self-referral law (the Stark Law). Of particular note, CMS has clarified that certain definitive drug testing codes will be considered DHS.
OIG Issues General Compliance Program Guidance Updates
On November 6, 2023, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) published the General Compliance Program Guidance (GCPG) as a revised reference guide for the healthcare compliance community and other healthcare stakeholders. The GCPG is part of the ongoing OIG modernization initiative announced on April 24, 2023, and summarizes the federal laws, OIG resources and compliance program infrastructure.
HRSA and OIG Begin Recovery and Audits of the COVID-19 Funding Programs | JD Supra
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) reminded providers through a program update on Monday, June 5, 2023, that the Provider Relief Fund (PRF) and COVID-19 Uninsured Program (UIP) Terms and Conditions continue to apply to funding recipients. Recipients of PRF and UIP dollars must still meet the reporting and auditing requirements for the PRF and UIP, respectively.
HRSA Ends COVID-19 Relief Payments and Processing | JD Supra
The US Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announced on Monday, June 5, 2023, that it has stopped payments to healthcare providers under the Provider Relief Fund (PRF) and COVID-19 Uninsured Program (UIP).
HHS Announces Provider Relief Fund Late Reporting Pathway | JD Supra
Provider Relief Fund Reporting Requirements Providers that received $10,000 or more in aggregated General and Targeted Distribution PRF payments must report on the use of funds in accordance with HRSA PRF reporting requirements. Providers that fail to satisfy reporting requirements may be excluded from receiving or retaining future PRF payments, including applicable Phase 4 payments. HRSA has also published a fact sheet regarding consequences of reporting noncompliance.
Office of Civil Rights Underscores Civil Rights Protection During COVID-19 | JD Supra
On July 20, 2020, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued guidance focused on federal financial assistance recipients’ compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Title VI prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin. The bulletin also highlights initiatives and funding opportunities by OCR and HHS focused on removing discriminatory barriers that impede equal access to quality healthcare.
Office of Civil Rights Underscores Civil Rights Protection During COVID-19
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Looming confusion as COVID-19 state emergency orders begin to expire
As the COVID-19 emergency continues to spread across the country, governors and executive agencies across the United States have taken actions to loosen cross-border licensing restrictions for health care professionals. However, in the absence of a unifying statement of suggested action from the federal government, these actions are a patchwork of disparate state emergency orders.
Florida's Extension Of Its COVID-19 Out-of-State Provider Waiver: A Sign Of The Times
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Florida’s Extension of its COVID-19 Out-of-State Provider Waiver: A Sign of the Times | JD Supra
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Florida’s Extension of its COVID-19 Out-of-State Provider Waiver: A Sign of the Times
Background: Issuing Florida’s Emergency Order On March 16, 2020, Florida Surgeon General Dr. Scott Rivkees signed, stamped and finalized Emergency Order 20-002. In doing so, Florida joined what would become the vast majority of states in modifying licensure requirements for physicians in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) emergency.
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