McCarter & English, LLP’s Healthcare Group presents the April 2014 issue of Health Law Insights, which discusses the latest legal issues in the health care industry.
Federal Updates
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Issues Guidance for Meaningful Use Hardship Exception
CMS Initiates Pilot Program for Hospice Patients
Doc Fix Included in Protecting Access to Medicare Act
US Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General Broadens Scope of Compliance Reviews
Doctor Payment Data Released on CMS Website
OIG Issues Notice of Termination to Previous Advisory Opinion
OIG Issues Unfavorable Advisory Opinion on EHR Interface
CMS to Develop Rating System for Hospitals, Home Health and Dialysis Providers
Proposed Rule Would Amend Fire Safety Standards for Providers
Halifax Hospital Medical Center and Department of Justice (DOJ) Reach $85 Million Settlement
OIG Excludes Dental Provider for Five Years
State Updates
New Jersey Attempts to Unify Mental Health Privilege
NJ Department of Health Proposes Amendments to Reimbursement Rates to Hospitals Providing Certain Psychiatric Services
HIPAA Updates
HHS Gears Up for HIPAA Audits
Free Software Released to Aid HIPAA Compliance
Class Certification Sought After Widespread Data Breach
Hospital Settles Data Breach Action for $4 Million