Just when the procedures thought they were out(patient), CMS pulls them back in(patient).
Last year, in the final CY 2021 Outpatient PPS rule, CMS announced its intention to eliminate the Inpatient Only (IPO) List by January 1, 2024. The
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Federal Circuit emphasizes high bar for enablement of functional claims
In two recent decisions in Amgen Inc. v. Sanofi, Aventisub LLC, the Federal Circuit has made clear that broad functional patent claims must be fully enabled and underscored the high bar for enablement of broad biological compound claims including functional…
CMS’ Proposal to Expand Telehealth Coverage
On July 13, 2021, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) unveiled a proposal to temporarily extend Medicare coverage for particular telehealth services granted during the COVID-19 public health emergency (the “Pandemic”), in order to evaluate which services should…
Glynias and Potter Named to Missouri Lawyers Media POWER List in Employment Law
Our Terry Potter and FAB’s Josef (Joe) Glynias are the latest Husch Blackwell attorneys to be named to a Missouri Lawyers Media POWER (log-in required) list covering Employment Law: https://lnkd.in/ew_HE2m
A former field attorney with the National Labor Relations Board…
Connecticut Legislature Passes Act to Help Address the Opioid Epidemic
On July 6, 2021, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed into law Public Act 21-113 titled “An Act Concerning Opioids” (PA 21-113), which establishes pilot programs to help serve persons with opioid use disorder in urban, suburban, and rural…
Mask On? Mask Off? Mask On? What Employers Need to Know About The New CDC Guidance
The CDC is now recommending that everyone – including fully vaccinated individuals – wear masks in indoor public settings in all areas with substantial and high transmission of the COVID-19 virus and get tested following exposure to someone with suspected…
California Department of Public Health Issues Mandate to Encourage Health Care Workers to Get Vaccinated
Due to a rise in transmission of the Delta variant causing a rapid increase in COVID-19 cases in California, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued a new order to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in hospitals, high-risk…
Copyright Basics for Health Marketers
Legal note: Copyright compliance programs and training are vital to mitigating your marketing risks.
Understanding copyright basics is an important component of an effective health care marketing strategy.
A proper copyright compliance program will include an understanding of what you…
Compliance Guidance for Healthcare: OSHA Directive for COVID-19 ETS
On June 28, 2021, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) issued a new directive that establishes a change in its inspection and enforcement procedures to facilitate the uniform enforcement of OSHA’s Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) with respect to workplace…
National Hospital Associations Release Statements Endorsing Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policies for Healthcare Workers
The nation’s largest healthcare groups and associations have released separate statements endorsing the position that all healthcare workers should be fully vaccinated and supporting the implementation of mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policies in hospitals and health systems nationwide.
On July 21,…