by Kristin Rowan | Sep 27, 2024 | Admin, Breaking News, CMS, Regulatory
by Kristin Rowan, Editor CMS Ransomware Attack In mid-2023, a planned file transfer went awry when Clop claimed to have breached hundreds of companies that they later listed on a data leak site. Among the companies listed were Shell, UnitedHealthcare Student...
by Elizabeth E. Hogue, Esq. | Sep 27, 2024 | Admin, Advocacy, Audits, Regulatory
by Elizabeth E. Hogue, Esq. The "Wicked Witch" Chevron is Gone On June 28, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a decision of the Court in 1984 often referred to as “Chevron.” The Chevron case said that Courts must defer to administrative actions that are...
by Elizabeth E. Hogue, Esq. | Sep 20, 2024 | Admin, Regulatory
by Elizabeth E. Hogue, Esq. Bring on the Fraud Enforcers We Have Nothing to Hide! Oh, but you do! Statements like this from providers are cringe-worthy. If you have said it before, please don’t ever say it again. Here’s why: First, many providers think that when fraud...
by Elizabeth E. Hogue, Esq. | Sep 12, 2024 | Admin, Clinical, Regulatory
by Elizabeth E. Hogue, Esq. What to do About Noncompete Agreements The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published a final rule earlier this year that banned noncompete agreements. The final rule was effective on September 4, 2024. Requirements of the rule included: A...
by Kristin Rowan | Sep 12, 2024 | Admin, CMS, Hospice, Regulatory
by Kristin Rowan, Editor CMS Oversight in Fraud-Ridden States In 2023, The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) cited research suggesting that hospices profit from fraud far too often. CMS has identified cases of hospices certifying benficiaries who are...
by Rowan Report | Aug 29, 2024 | Admin, Breaking News
Get to know the new NAHC-NHPCO Alliance CEO Dr. Landers named CEO for joint NAHC NHPCO. A recognized leader and innovator in home health, primary care and aging services, Dr. Steven “Steve” Landers brings almost two decades of experience as a physician, executive...
