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(June 27, 2023): In the State of Texas, Medicaid plays a significant role in providing healthcare services to a large portion of the population. With more than 5.9 million[1] Texans (approximately 18.9% of the current population[2]) enrolled in Medicaid, it is an essential program for qualifying low-income citizens. In Texas, Medicaid costs taxpayers over $40 […]
(May 2, 2022): The Supreme Court last addressed violations of 21 U.S.C. §841 by a medical practitioner in 1975.[1] Since that time, several circuit courts have taken different approaches when construing the scienter requirements to prove a Controlled Substance Act violation, and how a jury may be instructed when deciding a case. Hopefully, clarification of
(April 19, 2022): Despite our government’s best efforts, opioid overdose deaths in America are continuing to spiral out of control. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), during the period April 2020 through April 2021, the number of overdose deaths were more than 30% higher than the previous year. While many
(March 17, 2022): Over the last few months (from mid-November 2021 through mid-March 2022), the number of excluded individuals and entities on the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General’s (OIG’s) List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE) has grown by approximately 15%. According to our friends at Exclusion Screening,[1] this rapid expansion of
(January 24, 2022): In a 5-4 decision, the US Supreme Court issued a ruling on January 13, 2022 staying the injunctions preventing the implementation of CMS’ Vaccine Mandate in 24 states.[1] As a result, Medicare and Medicaid providers[2] subject to the CMS Vaccine Mandate interim final rule in those states must quickly take steps to
US Supreme Court Lifts Injunctions of CMS Vaccine Mandate Read More »
(January 9, 2017): A recent report of the New York State agency that administers the Medicaid program by the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General (OIG) further highlights the importance of ensuring that dentists providing services to Medicaid beneficiaries are properly licensed, enrolled as a Medicaid provider and not excluded from
Medicaid Dentist Eligibility Audits are Ongoing Around the Country Read More »
(November 23, 2016): Michael Cook, co-chair of the Health Care Group, has an article published in the October issue of the American Health Lawyers Association Journal of Health Law & Life Sciences entitled “It’s Time for CMS and Congress to Review Outdated Medicare and Medicaid Provisions.” The article discusses the fact that given the dramatic
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(October 11, 2016): More than 45 million children receive government-funded dental care served under Medicaid and CHIP programs. This equates to approximately 1 out every 3 children in the country. The dental care provided includes screening services and other preventive, diagnostic, and treatment services that are medically necessary and properly documented. Under the mandatory Early
Dental Practice Audits are on the Rise — Protect your Interests! Read More »
(August 23, 2016): During 2014, the Texas Health Human Services Commission’s (THHSC), Office of Inspector General (IG) found itself at the center of a number of controversial investigations and probes associated with its review of Medicaid dental claims. In response, Governor Greg Abbott appointed Stuart W. Bowen, the former Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction to
More Texas Medicaid Dental Audits Are Coming in 2017! Read More »
(January 12, 2016): With the advent of the Affordable Care Act and the changes in the payment incentives that are being developed by payors, including the Medicare and Medicaid programs, many emerging companies are developing new products and devices for the market. While companies will take these products through the regulatory process of obtaining FDA
Coverage and Payment of New Products – CPT / HCPCS Code Issues Read More »
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