Affordable Care Act

Supreme Court Rules That the ACA is Constitutional

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(June 28, 2012): In a landmark case for the healthcare industry, the Supreme Court ruled today that the “individual mandate” provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), colloquially known as “Obamacare,” were indeed constitutional. As such, ACA was largely upheld by the Court. This decision further expands Congress’ legislative powers and maintains some of the

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2011: The Year of Compliance – Medicare Payment Suspension Actions

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(January 26, 2011): Medicare payment suspension action can prove disastrous for your practice or home health agency. How did we get to this point? The recent debate over healthcare in this country has drawn attention to healthcare costs as well as the relationship between healthcare providers and the Federal government. With healthcare costs steadily on

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ACA Reporting and Repayment Mandates are a Real Minefield for Medicare Providers.

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(July 9, 2010): Does the failure to promptly return a Medicare overpayment really warrant liability under the False Claims Act (FCA)? Congress thinks so. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (also known as the “Affordable Care Act” or “ACA”) creates an obligation under the FCA whereby a Medicare provider who fails to timely report

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