On October 9, 2019, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) released proposed changes to the physician self-referral law (the “Stark Law Proposed Rule”) and the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) and the Civil Monetary Penalty Law (CMPL) (the “AKS Proposed Rule”). These proposed changes to the Stark Law, the Anti-Kickback Statute, and the Civil Monetary Penalty Law contain some of the most significant changes to these laws in the last several years. Continue reading →

On Monday, October 7, 2019, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) announced an enhancement available to nursing home residents, families and caregivers on CMS’ “Nursing Home Compare” website.  By the end of the month, CMS will display a consumer alert icon next to nursing homes that have been cited on inspection reports for one or both of the following: 1) Abuse that led to harm of a resident within the past year; and 2) Abuse that could have potentially led to harm of a resident in each of the last two years.

The Nursing Home Compare website is available here.

Written By: Catherine B. Moore

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When reviewing participating provider agreements with Bayou Health Plans, hospitals should keep the Louisiana Department of Health (“LDH”) requirements in mind as they carefully review proposed agreements for potential pitfalls.  The following are some tips for hospitals to consider. Continue reading →

Summer is traditionally a slow time for everyone, including those in law enforcement. But this summer was a little “hotter” enforcement-wise. Here are a few observations from the recent enforcement cases that have emerged this summer. Continue reading →