Cybercrime in the Healthcare Sector
November 13, 2020 Several government agencies have reported that cybercrime directed at hospitals, healthcare providers, and medical devices is increasing. Healthcare records are more valuable to hackers than other types …
Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Provide Medicare Reimbursement for Home Health Agencies’ Delivery of Telehealth Services During Public Health Emergencies
On October 23, 2020, U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Ben Cardin (D-MD) introduced the Home Health Emergency Access to Telehealth Act (“HEAT Act”). Concurrently, Representatives Roger Marshall (R-KS), Terri Sewell …
HHS Expands Provider Relief Fund Eligibility
October 23, 2020 The Department of Health & Human Services (“HHS”) announced on October 22, 2020 that it is expanding Provider Relief Fund eligibility for Phase 3 General Distribution funding …
Amended Repayment Terms for Payments Issued Under the Accelerated and Advance Payments Program
October 9, 2020 On October 8, 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) announced amended repayment terms for payments issued under the Accelerated and Advance Payments (“AAP”) Program …
Texas Governor Abbott Issues Executive Order Allowing Certain Elective Surgeries and Procedures to Resume
September 21, 2020 On September 17, 2020, Texas Governor Abbott issued Executive Order GA-31, effective immediately, which alleviates certain COVID-19 restrictions related to elective surgeries and hospital capacity issued under …
OSHA Guidance for Employers as Workers Continue Returning to the Office
September 17, 2020 As companies across the United States continue to reopen following COVID-19 shutdowns, prioritizing the health and safety of workplace employees will be paramount. In our previous posts …
