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US Supreme Court Lifts Injunctions of CMS Vaccine Mandate

(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 […]

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The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act: Provisions Relevant to Healthcare Providers

By Michael Cook, Jennifer Papapanagiotou & Andy Lynch –  Partners at Liles Parker, PLLC. (March 31, 2020):  On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act[1] passed the House of Representatives by a voice vote. The President then signed the bill into law. The bill is the third round of federal

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Operating a Medical Practice in Texas during the COVID-19 Pandemic

(March 30, 2020): The COVID-19 pandemic is unprecedented and has resulted in President Trump declaring a National Emergency[1] and Secretary Alex Azar, of the US Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) to declare a public health emergency[2] for the nation. The effects of this pandemic have been felt across the country, and understandably, numerous

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Small Business Administration Releases Express Bridge Loan Pilot Program for COVID-19

(March 26, 2020): The Small Business Administration (“SBA”) announced an Express Bridge Loan Pilot Program on March 25, 2020.[1] The Express Bridge Loans are available to businesses, including health care providers, to provide economic relief for businesses impacted by the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) while they await long-term disaster financing.[2] I. Background: The Express Bridge Loan

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Coronavirus Update – HHS & CMS Guidance, Directives and Waivers with Respect to Telemedicine, Provider Enrollment Regulations, Claim Appeals, the Suspension of Non-Emergency Survey Inspections, Nursing Homes, Home Health Agencies, Dialysis Facilities and DME Suppliers.

UPDATED (March 17, 2020): CMS just announced a waiver of certain telehealth coverage requirements so that Medicare beneficiaries can receive a wider range of services from their doctors without having to travel to a healthcare facility. The article below has been updated to address these key takeaways. (March 16, 2020): On March 13, 2020, President

Coronavirus Update – HHS & CMS Guidance, Directives and Waivers with Respect to Telemedicine, Provider Enrollment Regulations, Claim Appeals, the Suspension of Non-Emergency Survey Inspections, Nursing Homes, Home Health Agencies, Dialysis Facilities and DME Suppliers. Read More »