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03-17-2010
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Thomas Hyatt and Bruce Merlin Fried Present in Inaugural Health Law Symposium
On March 26th, a health law symposium entitled, Health Law and Public Policy: An Introduction to America’s Trillion Dollar Business will be held at the University of Memphis’ Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law in Tennessee. This one day seminar will feature discussions by national authorities on Public Health, Health Information Technology, Health Care Reform, Biomedical Research, Economic Development and other topics of interest to providers, payors and regulators. Health Care Group co-chair, Thomas Hyatt will co-present in the opening seminar, The Health Care Ecosystem in Transition, at 8:45 a.m. Later (2 p.m.), Sonnenschein partner, Bruce Merlin Fried will co-present Perspectives on Health Care Reform - discussing the potential impact of reform on patients, physicians and hospitals.
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02-19-2010
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Rebecca Fayed Presents Webinar on a 10-Step Plan for Responding to HIPAA Security Breaches
Recently, HHS began enforcing the new HITECH Act security breach notification rule making it imperative that HIPAA covered entities and business associates be prepared to respond to suspected security breaches. On February 24, 2010, Sonnenschein attorney, Rebecca Fayed will co-present a webinar entitled "HIPAA Security Breaches: 10 Steps to Take When a Breach Occurs." This webinar presentation will cover 1) how to determine whether a breach has occurred, including strategies for assessing whether there is a significant risk of harm to the individual; 2) how to evaluate whether one of the HITECH Act breach exceptions applies; 3) who you have to notify of the breach and when; 4) the applicability of state breach-notification laws; 5) special considerations regarding breaches occurring at the business associate level; 6) strategies for preventing future breaches; and 7) how to prepare for an investigation by HHS-OCR.
This 60-minute presentation will be followed by a 30-minute Q&A session. To register, visit the AIS Health site at: http://www.aishealth.com/Products/C0X05_022410E773.html
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02-19-2010
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Janice Ziegler Presents During the AHLA Institute on Medicare and Medicaid Payment Issues Program
The American Health Lawyers Association (AHLA) will again offer the Institute on Medicare and Medicaid Payment Issues program from March 24-26, 2010 in Baltimore at the Marriott Waterfront Hotel. This program is viewed as the most comprehensive program available on legal issues related to reimbursement. On March 25th, Sonnenschein partner Janice Ziegler will co-present "Medicare Secondary Payer Issues" from 3-4pm ET.
Please check the AHLA web site for additional details on the Institute on Medicare and Medicaid Payment Issues program.
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02-18-2010
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Thomas Hyatt Presents Webinar on the New Version of Form 990
Sonnenschein partner Thomas Hyatt co-presents "Make Sure Your Board Complies With the New Form 990" - an archived discussion on the top things trustees need to know about the revised tax form and how executives can help their boards fulfill their new responsibilities. You can access this archived discussion at http://philanthropy.com/article/Make-Sure-Your-Board-Complies/64123/.
Resources shared during this presentation may be accessed within the following files:
Governance and the revised IRS Form 990: New roles for trustees
A Trustee's Guide to Reviewing the New IRS Form 990
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01-19-2010
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Strategic Solutions for Health Care Reform
The health care reform bill that ultimately lands on President Obama’s desk is bound to have a far-reaching impact on all segments of the health care industry, including pharmaceutical manufacturers, medical device companies, Medicare and Medicaid providers and suppliers, insurers, researchers and educators. The bill also will have significant consequences for employers, benefits managers and a wide range of other constituencies within the health care industry. Sonnenschein's Strategic Solutions for Health Care Reform site provides up-to-date news and resources prepared by our attorneys and professionals on the current state of America's health care reform system and its impact on the client communities we serve."
Click here to learn more about Sonnenschein's Strategic Solutions for Health Care Reform.
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01-07-2010
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Medicare Secondary Payer Section 111 Reporting
Congress amended the federal Medicare Secondary Payer ("MSP") statute in December 2007 to impose mandatory reporting obligations on certain entities, including group health plans and liability, no fault and workers’ compensation insurers. A liability insurer is interpreted broadly in this context to include any self-insured entity and, accordingly, CMS has determined that the reporting obligations may apply to a broad range of entities (including, in certain instances, those who settle and pay within insurance deductible amounts). The statute authorizes CMS to impose civil monetary penalties of $1,000 dollars a day for each instance of non-reporting. Sonnenschein is actively advising many clients on MSP reporting obligations, including insurers and self-insured entities (such as hospitals, retailers and others).
Click here to view Medicare Secondary Payer & Other Coordination of Benefits page.
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11-11-2009
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Sonnenschein Sponsors 2009 Healthcare & Capital Conference
Sonnenschein is an executive sponsor of the 2009 Healthcare & Capital Conference, an event bringing together senior executives in healthcare and finance to explore issues and trends in health care finance and regulation. On November 17, 2009, Capital Markets Partner and Co-Chair Mike Froy will participate in a panel titled "Anatomy of a Deal," an in-depth case study of Legend Health care transactions with National Health Investors. On November 18, 2009, Health Care Partner Bruce Fried will participate in a panel titled "The Outlook for Physician Medical Groups".
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11-10-2009
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Washingtonian Magazine Recognizes Two Health Care Partners for 2010
Thomas Hyatt is recognized by the Washingtonian magazine on the "Washington, D.C., Best Health Care Lawyers of the Year" and "Washington, D.C., Best Non-Profit Charities Lawyers of the Year" list. Also, Robert Joseph is named by the Washingtonian magazine on the "Washington, D.C., Best Franchise Lawyers of the Year" list. These lists are published in the magazine's November 2009 edition.
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10-26-2009
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L. Robert Guenthner Named A Nightingale Outstanding Healthcare Transactions Lawyer
Sonnenschein partner L. Robert Guenthner has been named by Nightingale's Healthcare News as one of the country's Outstanding Healthcare Transactions Lawyers for 2009. Nightingale's is a nationally prominent monthly health care newsletter that honors outstanding health care attorneys practicing in various areas of health care law. Rob focuses his practice in transactional matters with an emphasis on the health care industry. His expertise includes mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, strategic alliances, equity and debt financings, corporate reorganizations and other commercial transactions. He also has considerable experience dealing with the issues facing graduate medical education.
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10-19-2009
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Kevin Eskew Presents Tactical Framework for a Clinical Trial Billing Audit Webinar
As part of the Association of Healthcare Internal Auditors (AHIA) webinar series, Kevin Eskew, Sonnenschein Health Care Managing Director, presents a webinar titled, "Tactical Framework for a Clinical Trial Billing Audit," on November 5, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern. This webinar will provide an overview of clinical trials billing (dynamics, accountabilities, regulations), identify the common areas of risk and issues that are usually cited in an audit and summarize strategic options for reducing risk. Read more and register for this event at http://www.ahia.org.
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10-19-2009
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Bruce Fried Speaks at the Oppenheimer 20th Annual Healthcare Conference in New York
Sonnenschein partner Bruce Merlin Fried will be the opening keynote speaker for the Oppenheimer 20th Annual Healthcare Conference. This conference, taking place at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City on November 3-4, 2009, is for institutional clients of Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. and is open by invitation only. Mr. Fried will be speaking on "Health Reform & Managed Care: Implications and Implementation". The panel presentation begins at 8 a.m. on November 3rd and will be webcast live during the event. The webcast will be archived automatically about three hours after the live event concludes and will be available for 90 days through February 2, 2010. Click here to view the webcast.
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10-14-2009
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Rebecca Fayed Participates in HITECH Act Webinar
Sonnenschein attorney Rebecca Fayed will present during the "The Impact of the HITECH Act on HIPAA Compliance and Data Security: Clear Information Direct from the Legal Experts" webinar on October 21 at 2:00 p.m. EDT. The 60-minute webinar is presented by Legal Experts and sponsored by Vormetric. Click here to register for this webinar.
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10-05-2009
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Ramy Fayed Named "Outstanding Young Healthcare Lawyer"
Ramy Fayed has been named to the Nightingale's Healthcare News list of "Outstanding Young Healthcare Lawyers." The list was published in the newsletter's September 2009 edition.
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10-01-2009
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Health Care Group Partners Author Second Edition of Stark Law Bestseller
A second, extensively revised, edition of The Stark Law: A User's Guide to Achieving Compliance has been published by HC Pro. Authored by Sonnenschein partners Ramy Fayed, Christopher Janney, Marci Rose Levine and Gadi Weinreich, this book (first published in 2005) provides hospitals, physicians and others with practical guidance from seasoned professionals, easy-to-implement tools, and over 175 real world examples -- all designed to help health care organizations comply with the Stark Law and its increasingly complex regulations.
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09-25-2009
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Rebecca Fayed Presents on Privacy and Security of Health Information at AHLA Conference
Sonnenschein attorney, Rebecca Fayed will present on "Privacy and Security of Health Information: HIPAA, HITECH and Red Flags" on November 3rd and November 4th in Chicago at AHLA's Fundamentals of Health Law Conference. The presentation will focus on the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules, the HITECH Act and related agency rules and guidance, and the FTC's Red Flag Rules. This AHLA conference is tailored as a training program for new associates and in-house counsel as well as a refresher for experienced health lawyers. To learn more about the conference, visit the AHLA site.
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09-25-2009
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Thomas Hyatt Speaks at AHLA's Fundamentals of Health Law Conference
Thomas Hyatt is serving on the conference program faculty and presenting "Tax Exemption and Tax Issues" at the AHLA's Fundamentals of Health Law Conference on November 3rd at 8:00 a.m. Mr. Hyatt also will present alongside Barry Alexander, David Marx, Jr. and David E. Matyas during a presentation titled "Pulling It All Together - a Joint Venture Case Study" on November 4th at 3:00 p.m. This conference will be held November 2-4, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago.
Download the AHLA Fundamentals of Health Law Conference brochure.
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09-03-2009
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Sonnenschein Attorneys Present at Compliance Seminar on FTC's New Market Manipulation Regulations
Sonnenschein partners and Federal Trade Commission and petroleum market experts Katherine Funk and Vince Murchison present "Nuances and Potential Impacts of the Final Rule on Participants in the Petroleum Markets" on Sept. 21 at the Capital Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C. This seminar is designed to assist industry participants in complying with the FTC's recent rulemaking on market manipulation in the petroleum industry, which takes effect Nov. 4. More information can be found at http://www.npra.org.
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08-17-2009
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Lisa Murtha presents at the AHLA Fraud & Compliance Forum
Lisa Murtha presents at the AHLA Fraud & Compliance Forum on October 5. Ms. Murtha presents, "Conflicts of Interest: The Final Research Compliance Frontier," 2:00-3:00pm, discussing recent cases and legislative updates on conflicts of interest and best practices related to conflicts of interest policies and disclosure procedures. Read more, here.
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07-28-2009
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Thomas Hyatt Provides Analysis of the New IRS Form 990
Health care and nonprofits attorney Thomas Hyatt has authored "Show Me What I'm Looking For: A Trustee's Guide to Reviewing the New IRS Form 990," published in the July/August 2009 issue of Trusteeship Magazine, by the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges. The article provides an overview, analysis and outline of the new form that will assist nonprofit trustees in reviewing and discussing the new form's disclosures.
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06-29-2009
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Janice Ziegler Presents at AHLA Webinar
Janice Ziegler speaks in the AHLA's "Part D Compliance" Webinar on Wednesday, July 29, from 1:00-2:30 p.m. The Webinar focuses on Part D fraud, waste and abuse issues, as well as relevant Part D reporting issues. Read additional Webinar information.
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06-29-2009
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Holley Thames Lutz Speaks at AHLA Annual Meeting
Holley Thames Lutz presents on "Conflicts of Interest in Clinical Research, Enforcement Initiatives and FCA Update" on June 30, 2009, at the AHLA Annual Meeting. This year's meeting, which features more than 35 sessions on a broad range of health law topics, takes place on June 29-30 at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, D.C. Read the event agenda.
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06-02-2009
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Gadi Weinreich Presents Stark Law Compliance Webinar
Sonnenschein and Compliance 360 will present a complimentary webinar titled, "Ensuring Compliance with Current Stark Laws: An Operational Guide." Sonnenschein Health Care attorney Gadi Weinreich host the webinar, discussing recent updates to the Stark law that expand the regulations and create new risks for hospital and physician compliance. The webinar takes place on June 10, 2009 from 2:00 until 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Click here to read more and register for the event.
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05-13-2009
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Sonnenschein Hosts Webinar - It's All About the Data: Privacy and Security for Patient Data
On May 12, 2009, Sonnenschein's Health Care and Internet, Communications & Data Protection Practices hosted a webinar titled, "It's All About the Data: Privacy and Security for Patient Data in 2009". This seminar: (1) summarized new privacy and security regulations that impact health care providers, (2) provided an easy-to-follow timeline of required next steps, and (3) offered practical and cost effective tips for ensuring compliance. Listen to the audio presentation and view the presentation (590k PDF) from this webinar.
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05-01-2009
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Janice Ziegler Speaks at BCBSA 43rd Annual Lawyer's Conference
Janice Ziegler presents at the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association's 43rd Annual Lawyer's Conference on May 7, 2009 in Seattle, Washington. Ms. Ziegler leads a roundtable discussion regarding, MSP Mandatory Reporting, Debt Collection Recovery and Coordination of Benefits Contractor issues, on which she is a nationally recognized authority.
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05-01-2009
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Complimentary Webinar - It's All About the Data: Privacy and Security for Patient Data
Sonnenschein's Health Care and Internet, Communications & Data Protection Practices host a webinar titled, "It's All About the Data: Privacy and Security for Patient Data in 2009" on Tuesday, May 12 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. ET. This seminar will (1) summarize new privacy and security regulations that impact health care providers, (2) provide an easy-to-follow timeline of required next steps, and (3) offer practical and cost effective tips for ensuring compliance.
Read more and get RSVP information.
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04-20-2009
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Sonnenschein Professionals Speak at HCCA's 13th Annual Compliance Institute
Health Care Group members Ramy Fayed, Holley Thames Lutz, Judy Ringholz, and Gadi Weinreich will each present at HCCA's 13th Annual Compliance Institute in Las Vegas, NV on April 26-29, 2009. The conference will include 118 sessions on the latest compliance information, hot topics in the industry and current events.
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04-01-2009
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Health Care Group Promotes Ramy Fayed to Partner
Effective April 1, Ramy Fayed, of our Washington, D.C. office, was promoted to partner. Mr. Fayed advises clients on compliance with the federal health care program anti-kickback law, the Stark law, the False Claims Act, laws and regulations governing coverage and reimbursement and privacy issues.
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03-25-2009
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Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers Recognizes Two Sonnenschein Healthcare Attorneys
Thomas Hyatt and Gadi Weinreich have been named 2009 Super Lawyers for the Washington, D.C. area. Mr. Hyatt and Mr. Weinreich are ranked in the "Health Care" category. Super Lawyers is a listing of attorneys who are recognized for their professional accomplishments.
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03-19-2009
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Healthcare Attorney Hosts Webinar on New CMS Guidelines for Transplant Centers
Erin Janssen hosted a webinar presentation on "The New Medicare Survey and Certification Process: What Transplant Centers Need to Know" on March 19, 2009. Ms. Janssen provided a detailed explanation of this new process, as well as tips and insight into what transplant centers may expect in the coming months. Click here to hear the audio presentation and PowerPoint presentation from this Webinar.
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03-17-2009
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Janice Ziegler Speaks on Medicare Secondary Payor Issues
Janice Ziegler presents at the AHLA's Institute on Medicare and Medicaid Payment Issues on March 25 in Baltimore, MD. Ms. Ziegler discusses Medicare Secondary Payor Issues, on which she is a nationally recognized authority. She has advised insurers, providers, and industry associations in all manner of MSP and coordination of benefits representations, including defending companies involved in False Claims Act litigation and regulatory enforcement matters, conducting comprehensive MSP compliance and operational reviews, and providing legislative counseling.
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