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HOSPICE PROVIDERS FACE UNPRECEDENTED SCRUTINY
Hospice providers are subject to increasing initiatives and regulations as part of CMS's crack down on hospice fraud, waste and abuse.

Lynn M. Barrett, Esq.
Sep 12, 20233 min read
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COVID-19 and Resource Allocation: Planning for Times of Scarce Medical Resources
This article addresses issues facing hospitals when patient needs for resources are greater than the resources themselves.

Lynn M. Barrett, Esq.
Jul 1, 202028 min read
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Nursing Homes Face Enhanced Enforcement Actions in Connection with Infection Control
This article discusses potential enhanced enforcement actions in connection with infection control issues.

Lynn M. Barrett, Esq.
Jun 18, 20204 min read
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COVID-19: Stark Law Waivers & OIG's Anti-Kickback Policy Statement
Practical guidance on CMS's Stark Law waivers and the OIG Policy Statement relating to the Anti-Kickback Statute

Lynn M. Barrett, Esq.
Apr 24, 20209 min read
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Opioid Settlements: Some Lessons Learned from Big Tobacco
What lessons from the big tobacco litigation have we learned that can be applied to the opioid litigation?

Lynn M. Barrett, Esq.
Apr 13, 202027 min read
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COVID-19: Guidance for Long-Term Care Facilities After Kirkland Nursing Home Investigation
The Life Care Center's investigation resulted in significant changes in nursing home and long-term care facility inspections by CMS.

Lynn M. Barrett, Esq.
Apr 10, 20204 min read
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COVID-19: Telehealth Then & Now
The provision of telehealth has changed dramatically as a result of the coronvirus. It is now widely available to patients.

Lynn M. Barrett, Esq.
Apr 3, 20203 min read
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Hospitals Jump Into the Opioid Litigation Fray
This article examines hospital lawsuits filed against opioid manufacturers, distributors and dispensers in federal and state court.

Lynn M. Barrett, Esq.
Apr 1, 202021 min read
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COVID-19: Medicare Advantage Plan Guidance
Medicare Advantage Organizations receive guidance regarding plan flexabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Lynn M. Barrett, Esq.
Mar 26, 20203 min read
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COVID-19: Guidance For Hospitals: EMTALA & HIPAA
Guidance from CMS and OCR is provided to hospitals relating to EMTALA and HIPAA requirements during the coronavirus pandemic.

Lynn M. Barrett, Esq.
Mar 20, 20203 min read
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