Sonnenschein Health Care Of Interest News http://www.sonnenschein.com/practice_areas/healthcare2/ofInterest.aspx Sonnenschein Health Care Of Interest News Sonnenschein Health Care Of Interest News http://www.sonnenschein.com/images/ui_base/logo_snr_lvl2.gif http://www.sonnenschein.com/practice_areas/healthcare2/ en-us info@sonnenschein.com Copyright 2007 Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP. 2007-10-04T12:00:00-05:00 daily 1 2007-10-04T12:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Senate Votes to Delay Medicare Physician Payment Cut Until October 1, 2010]]> 03-10-2010 - ]]> 2010-03-10T12:00:00-05:00 <![CDATA[OIG Releases Advisory Opinion Regarding the Use of a "Preferred Hospital" Network as Part of a Medigap Policy]]> 02-25-2010 - ]]> 2010-02-25T12:00:00-05:00 <![CDATA[House Votes to Repeal Anti-Trust Exemption for Health Insurers]]> 02-25-2010 - ]]> 2010-02-25T12:00:00-05:00 <![CDATA[The White House Releases a Summary of Revised Health Care Reform Lesiglation]]> 02-22-2010 - ]]> 2010-02-22T12:00:00-05:00 <![CDATA[CMS Announces 2/23/10 Open Teleconference on the Medicare & Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs Established by the HITECH Provisions]]> 02-22-2010 - ]]> 2010-02-22T12:00:00-05:00 <![CDATA[HHS Organizing Workshop on HIPAA's De-Identification Standard]]> 02-18-2010 - ]]> 2010-02-18T12:00:00-05:00 <![CDATA[CMS Rescinds Compliance Standards Limiting Arrangements Between DMEPOS Suppliers and Providers]]> 02-18-2010 - ]]> 2010-02-18T12:00:00-05:00 <![CDATA[HHS Announces Meetings of the HIT Policy Committee and HIT Standards Committee]]> 02-03-2010 - ]]> 2010-02-03T12:00:00-05:00 <![CDATA[The Department of Health and Human Services Releases its 2011 Budget]]> 02-01-2010 - ]]> 2010-02-01T12:00:00-05:00 <![CDATA[The Health Research and Educational Trust Releases a Guide on Reducing Avoidable Readmissions]]> 01-28-2010 - ]]> 2010-01-28T12:00:00-05:00 <![CDATA[OIG Issues Special Fraud Alert Regarding Telemarketing by DME Suppliers]]> 01-13-2010 - ]]> 2010-01-13T12:00:00-05:00 <![CDATA[CMS Asks OMB for Emergency Review Of Hospital Quality Reporting Comments]]> 01-13-2010 - ]]> 2010-01-13T12:00:00-05:00 <![CDATA[HHS Releases Nation's First National Health Security Strategy]]> 01-07-2010 - ]]> 2010-01-07T12:00:00-05:00 <![CDATA[CMS Launches Annual Provider Satisfaction Survey]]> 01-05-2010 - ]]> 2010-01-05T12:00:00-05:00 <![CDATA[CMS and ONC Issue Regulations That Propose a Definition of 'Meaningful Use' and That Set Standards for Electronic Health Record Incentive Program]]> 12-30-2009 - ]]> 2009-12-30T12:00:00-05:00 <![CDATA[Medicare Fraud Strike Force Expands to Seven Locations]]> 12-16-2009 - ]]> 2009-12-16T12:00:00-05:00 <![CDATA[Senate Passes Package for HHS, Including Funds to Expand the Health Care Fraud and Abuse Control Program]]> 12-15-2009 - ]]> 2009-12-15T12:00:00-05:00 <![CDATA[CMS Offers Coding Guidance for the Changes to the Consultation Services Payment Policy Beginning in January 2010]]> 12-14-2009 - ]]> 2009-12-14T12:00:00-05:00 <![CDATA[IRS Posts Guide Sheet and Checklist that Agents Will Use to Evaluate Nonprofit Hospitals and Other Tax-Exempt Organizations During Compliance Examinations]]> 12-10-2009 - ]]> 2009-12-10T12:00:00-05:00 <![CDATA[CMS Announces the Final Regulation on Medicare Claims Appeal Procedures]]> 12-08-2009 - ]]> 2009-12-08T12:00:00-05:00 <![CDATA[Senate Rejects Motion to Strip Health Care Reform Legislation of $42.1 Billion in Cuts to Home Health Agencies]]> 12-05-2009 - ]]> 2009-12-05T12:00:00-05:00 <![CDATA[OIG Posts Semiannual Report to Congress for April through September of Fiscal Year 2009]]> 12-03-2009 - ]]> 2009-12-03T12:00:00-05:00 <![CDATA[OIG Posts the Top Management and Performance Challenges of 2009 for the HHS]]> 12-03-2009 - ]]> 2009-12-03T12:00:00-05:00 <![CDATA[CMS to Release Draft Data Standards Prior to Private Plan Validation Audits]]> 11-23-2009 - ]]> 2009-11-23T12:00:00-05:00 <![CDATA[Senate Health Care Reform Bill (H.R. 3590) Released]]> 11-19-2009 - ]]> 2009-11-19T12:00:00-05:00 <![CDATA[OIG Releases Report Identifying Potential Part D Fraud and Abuse]]> 11-02-2009 - ]]> 2009-11-02T12:00:00-05:00 <![CDATA[President Signs Appropriations Bill for FDA Funding for FY 2010]]> 10-23-2009 - ]]> 2009-10-23T12:00:00-05:00 <![CDATA[OIG Seeks CIA Quality of Care Monitors in Federal Register Notice]]> 10-15-2009 - ]]> 2009-10-15T12:00:00-05:00 <![CDATA[Four Senators Urge Inclusion of Biosimilars in Reform Bill]]> 10-14-2009 - ]]> 2009-10-14T12:00:00-05:00 <![CDATA[OIG Issues Advisory Opinion Concerning Joint Venture to Provide EMS and Ambulance Services]]> 10-07-2009 - ]]> 2009-10-07T12:00:00-05:00 <![CDATA[FDA Issues Draft Guidance Related to Risk Evaluation for Industry]]> 10-02-2009 - ]]> 2009-10-02T12:00:00-05:00 <![CDATA[CDC Awards Over $4M in Grants to Improve Health Informatics Programs<B><FONT size=2></B></FONT>]]> 09-27-2009 - ]]> 2009-09-27T12:00:00-05:00 <![CDATA[OIG Issues Advisory Opinion Regarding Arrangement Between Professional Organization and Referral Service]]> 09-25-2009 - ]]> 2009-09-25T12:00:00-05:00 <![CDATA[FDA Issues Proposed Rule on Making Combination Products]]> 09-24-2009 - ]]> 2009-09-24T12:00:00-05:00 <![CDATA[CMS Final Rule Prohibits Recoupment of Medicare Funds if Providers Request a Redetermination of an Overpayment Finding]]> 09-17-2009 - ]]> 2009-09-17T12:00:00-05:00 <![CDATA[CMS Issues Proposed Rule for Prospective Payment System for Dialysis Facilities]]> 09-16-2009 - ]]> 2009-09-16T12:00:00-05:00 <![CDATA[HHS Proposes Medicare Coverage of HIV Screenings]]> 09-11-2009 - ]]> 2009-09-11T12:00:00-05:00 <![CDATA[Some Children's Hospitals Can Purchase Low Cost Drugs Through HRSA 340B Program]]> 09-02-2009 - ]]> 2009-09-02T12:00:00-05:00 <![CDATA[CMS Releases Fact Sheet Regarding ICD-10 Implementation]]> 08-31-2009 - ]]> 2009-08-31T12:00:00-05:00 <![CDATA[CMS Issues New Draft Chapters to Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Manual]]> 08-28-2009 - ]]> 2009-08-28T12:00:00-05:00 <![CDATA[HHS Issues Breach Notification Interim Final Rule]]> 08-19-2009 - ]]> 2009-08-19T12:00:00-05:00 <![CDATA[FTC Issues Final Rule on Notifying Consumers About Breaches of Electronic Health Records]]> 08-18-2009 - ]]> 2009-08-18T12:00:00-05:00 <![CDATA[OIG Issues Advisory Opinion Regarding Government Subsidy for Copayments for Outpatient Prescription Drugs for Financially Needy Medicare Part D Enrollees]]> 08-17-2009 - ]]> 2009-08-17T12:00:00-05:00 <![CDATA[CMS Releases Final Marketing Guidelines for Medicare Part D/MA Plans]]> 08-13-2009 - ]]> 2009-08-13T12:00:00-05:00 <![CDATA[OIG Publishes Advisory Opinion Regarding Hospital Free Blood Pressure Screenings]]> 08-12-2009 - ]]> 2009-08-12T12:00:00-05:00 <![CDATA[State Alliance for E-Health Issues Report Outlining Steps to Meet HITECH Act Mandates in Each State]]> 08-05-2009 - ]]> 2009-08-05T12:00:00-05:00 <![CDATA[Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) to use $300 Million in ARRA Funds to Expand Comparative Research Program]]> 08-04-2009 - ]]> 2009-08-04T12:00:00-05:00 <![CDATA[Enforcement of HIPAA Security Rule Shifted From CMS to OCR]]> 08-03-2009 - ]]> 2009-08-03T12:00:00-05:00 <![CDATA[OIG Posts Advisory Opinion Concerning Proposed Institutional Patient Assistance Program ]]> 07-29-2009 - ]]> 2009-07-29T12:00:00-05:00 <![CDATA[FTC Delays Red Flag Rule Enforcement]]> 07-29-2009 - ]]> 2009-07-29T12:00:00-05:00 <![CDATA[AHRQ Study Reveals Key Issue for Health Information Exchange]]> 07-23-2009 - ]]> 2009-07-23T12:00:00-05:00 <![CDATA[GAO Identifies Weaknesses in How Medicare Claims are Reviewed]]> 07-22-2009 - ]]> 2009-07-22T12:00:00-05:00 <![CDATA[Congressional Efforts to Reform the Nation's Health Care System Are Accelerating, Though Much Uncertainty Remains]]> 07-15-2009 - ]]> 2009-07-15T12:00:00-05:00 <![CDATA[OIG Issues Report Regarding Accuracy of Part D Drug Price Information]]> 07-10-2009 - ]]> 2009-07-10T12:00:00-05:00 <![CDATA[U.S. Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Appeal Regarding NH Prescription Drug Privacy Law]]> 06-30-2009 - ]]> 2009-06-30T12:00:00-05:00 <![CDATA[Federal Coordinating Council for Comparative Effectiveness Research Releases Report with Recommendations for Use of ARRA Funds]]> 06-30-2009 - ]]> 2009-06-30T12:00:00-05:00 <![CDATA[HHS Secretary Releases Health Statistics for all 50 States ]]> 06-29-2009 - ]]> 2009-06-29T12:00:00-05:00 <![CDATA[OIG Posts House Testimony on Health Care Fraud]]> 06-25-2009 - ]]> 2009-06-25T12:00:00-05:00 <![CDATA[The Federal Trade Commission Allows Prince William, Johns Hopkins deals]]> 06-19-2009 - ]]> 2009-06-19T12:00:00-05:00 <![CDATA[American Medical Association Issues Guidelines for Breach of Information in Electronic Medical Records]]> 06-15-2009 - ]]> 2009-06-15T12:00:00-05:00 <![CDATA[OIG Issues Report Regarding Inappropriate Part D Drug Payments for Beneficiaries in SNFs]]> 06-05-2009 - ]]> 2009-06-05T12:00:00-05:00 <![CDATA[OIG Issues Report Regarding State Medicaid Reporting]]> 06-03-2009 - ]]> 2009-06-03T12:00:00-05:00 <![CDATA[OIG Issues Press Release Regarding Audit of ARRA]]> 05-29-2009 - ]]> 2009-05-29T12:00:00-05:00 <![CDATA[GAO Report Calls for CMS to Develop New Payment System for Home Dialysis]]> 05-25-2009 - ]]> 2009-05-25T12:00:00-05:00 <![CDATA[OIG Issues Advisory Opinion Regarding Compensation of On-Call Physicians]]> 05-22-2009 - ]]> 2009-05-22T12:00:00-05:00 <![CDATA[CMS Revises Marketing Guidance for MA and Part D Plans]]> 05-20-2009 - ]]> 2009-05-20T12:00:00-05:00 <![CDATA[OIG Issues Advisory Opinion Regarding Cost Sharing Obligations]]> 05-19-2009 - ]]> 2009-05-19T12:00:00-05:00 <![CDATA[CMS Notice Urges Providers to Plan For Medicare ICD-10, Health IT Pilots]]> 05-07-2009 - ]]> 2009-05-07T12:00:00-05:00 <![CDATA[CMS Proposed Rule for Nursing Home Pay Anticipates Net Reduction of $390 Million]]> 05-01-2009 - ]]> 2009-05-01T12:00:00-05:00 <![CDATA[OIG Issues Advisory Opinion Regarding Cost Sharing Arrangements of Backup EMS Transportation Providers]]> 04-30-2009 - ]]> 2009-04-30T12:00:00-05:00 <![CDATA[IRS, Other Agencies Seek Comment for Regulations on Mental Health Parity]]> 04-28-2009 - ]]> 2009-04-28T12:00:00-05:00 <![CDATA[IOM Issues 16 Recommendations to Manage Financial Relationships in Research]]> 04-28-2009 - ]]> 2009-04-28T12:00:00-05:00 <![CDATA[Institute of Medicine releases report, "Conflict of Interest in Medical Research, Education and Practice".]]> 04-28-2009 - ]]> 2009-04-28T12:00:00-05:00 <![CDATA[FDA Issues Final Rule to Require Additional Labeling for Over-the-Counter Pain Relievers and Fever Reducers]]> 04-28-2009 - ]]> 2009-04-28T12:00:00-05:00 <![CDATA[OIG Posts Testimony on Fighting Medicare/Medicaid Waste, Fraud and Abuse]]> 04-23-2009 - ]]> 2009-04-23T12:00:00-05:00 <![CDATA[NIH Releases Guidelines Extending Stem Cell Research Funding]]> 04-18-2009 - ]]> 2009-04-18T12:00:00-05:00 <![CDATA[HHS Issues HITECH Act Breach Notification Guidance and Request for Public Comment]]> 04-17-2009 - ]]> 2009-04-17T12:00:00-05:00 <![CDATA[FTC Publishes Proposed Breach Notification Rule for Electronic Health Information]]> 04-16-2009 - ]]> 2009-04-16T12:00:00-05:00 <![CDATA[OIG Issues Open Letter to Health Care Providers Narrowing Self-Disclosure Protocol's Scope Regarding Stark Law]]> 03-24-2009 - ]]> 2009-03-24T12:00:00-05:00