LARGEST HEALTH CARE LAW FIRM IN THE NATION As the nation’s largest law firm focused exclusively on matters specific to the health care industry, Hall Render’s knowledge and experience set us apart. With over 50 years of experience, Hall Render is dedicated to advancing the vision of our clients across the country through our collaborative, solutions-oriented approach to client

matters.

EMPLOYER INCENTIVES RELATED TO THE COVID-19 VACCINE: OSHA In an April 15, 2021 letter, the EEOC addressed a request for guidance on employer-provided incentives aimed at encouraging employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.The agency indicated, at the time, that they were updating their technical assistance guide to address the extent to which employers may offer employee incentives to vaccinate. . Specifically, the guidance is intended to ensure EXPERIENCED HEALTH CARE ATTORNEYS AT HALL RENDER The Hall Render team consists of talented and knowledgeable attorneys with extensive experience in the health care industry. View attorney

bios and more.

SKILLED NURSING FACILITY COMPLIANCE UPDATE Reimbursement under the new Patient Driven Payment Model, staff background checks, infection control programs, facility-initiated transfer or discharge of a resident and the use of psychotropic drugs are several new skilled nursing facility (“SNF”) areas of audit and focus of Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (“OIG”). OIG publishes updates monthly LATEST COVID-19 RELIEF PACKAGE INCLUDES $8.5 BILLION FOR Latest COVID-19 Relief Package Includes $8.5 Billion for Rural Providers. President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (the “ARP”) into law on March 11, 2021. Included in the massive $1.9 trillion relief package was an additional $8.5 billion for rural hospitals and providers. The $8.5 billion creates a new relief fund

for

2021 NON-MONETARY COMPENSATION TO PHYSICIANS (AND CHANCE Under the federal Stark Law, hospitals may provide non-monetary compensation to physicians up to an aggregate amount of $429 for calendar year 2021. The dollar limit for “medical staff incidental benefits” (e.g., meals, parking and other items or incidental services that are used on the hospital’s campus) is less than $37

per occurrence.

CMS CONFIRMS PROVIDER’S HOME ACCEPTABLE FOR DISTANT SITE Tara Kepler at (303) 802-1293 or tkepler@hallrender.com; Abby Kaericher at (202) 780-2989 or akaericher@hallrender.com; or. Your regular Hall Render attorney. For more information on Hall Render’s Telemedicine services, click here. UPDATES TO EHR DONATION RULES AND NEW CYBERSECURITY On December 2, 2020, both the Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) issued final rules amending the Anti‑Kickback Statute safe harbor and Physician Self-Referral Law (Stark) exception for EHR donations (“EHR Donation Rules”), as well as a new safe harbor and exception for cybersecurity technology and NEW INDIANA LAW CALLS FOR VISITOR ACCESS TO POST-ACUTESEE MORE ON

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SAMHSA ISSUES FINAL RULE CLARIFYING WHEN COURTS MAY On December 14, 2020, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (“SAMHSA”) published a final rule amending the Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records regulations at 42 CFR part 2 (“Part 2”), effective January 13, 2021 (“Final Rule”). This Final Rule clarifies when a court can authorize disclosures of confidential communications made by a LARGEST HEALTH CARE LAW FIRM IN THE NATION As the nation’s largest law firm focused exclusively on matters specific to the health care industry, Hall Render’s knowledge and experience set us apart. With over 50 years of experience, Hall Render is dedicated to advancing the vision of our clients across the country through our collaborative, solutions-oriented approach to client

matters.

EMPLOYER INCENTIVES RELATED TO THE COVID-19 VACCINE: OSHA In an April 15, 2021 letter, the EEOC addressed a request for guidance on employer-provided incentives aimed at encouraging employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.The agency indicated, at the time, that they were updating their technical assistance guide to address the extent to which employers may offer employee incentives to vaccinate. . Specifically, the guidance is intended to ensure EXPERIENCED HEALTH CARE ATTORNEYS AT HALL RENDER The Hall Render team consists of talented and knowledgeable attorneys with extensive experience in the health care industry. View attorney

bios and more.

SKILLED NURSING FACILITY COMPLIANCE UPDATE Reimbursement under the new Patient Driven Payment Model, staff background checks, infection control programs, facility-initiated transfer or discharge of a resident and the use of psychotropic drugs are several new skilled nursing facility (“SNF”) areas of audit and focus of Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (“OIG”). OIG publishes updates monthly LATEST COVID-19 RELIEF PACKAGE INCLUDES $8.5 BILLION FOR Latest COVID-19 Relief Package Includes $8.5 Billion for Rural Providers. President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (the “ARP”) into law on March 11, 2021. Included in the massive $1.9 trillion relief package was an additional $8.5 billion for rural hospitals and providers. The $8.5 billion creates a new relief fund

for

2021 NON-MONETARY COMPENSATION TO PHYSICIANS (AND CHANCE Under the federal Stark Law, hospitals may provide non-monetary compensation to physicians up to an aggregate amount of $429 for calendar year 2021. The dollar limit for “medical staff incidental benefits” (e.g., meals, parking and other items or incidental services that are used on the hospital’s campus) is less than $37

per occurrence.

CMS CONFIRMS PROVIDER’S HOME ACCEPTABLE FOR DISTANT SITE Tara Kepler at (303) 802-1293 or tkepler@hallrender.com; Abby Kaericher at (202) 780-2989 or akaericher@hallrender.com; or. Your regular Hall Render attorney. For more information on Hall Render’s Telemedicine services, click here. UPDATES TO EHR DONATION RULES AND NEW CYBERSECURITY On December 2, 2020, both the Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) issued final rules amending the Anti‑Kickback Statute safe harbor and Physician Self-Referral Law (Stark) exception for EHR donations (“EHR Donation Rules”), as well as a new safe harbor and exception for cybersecurity technology and NEW INDIANA LAW CALLS FOR VISITOR ACCESS TO POST-ACUTESEE MORE ON

HALLRENDER.COM

SAMHSA ISSUES FINAL RULE CLARIFYING WHEN COURTS MAY On December 14, 2020, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (“SAMHSA”) published a final rule amending the Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records regulations at 42 CFR part 2 (“Part 2”), effective January 13, 2021 (“Final Rule”). This Final Rule clarifies when a court can authorize disclosures of confidential communications made by a HEALTH PROVIDER NEWS Hall Render uses cookies to improve site functionality and provide you with a better browsing experience. Information about the use of cookies on this site, and how you can decline them, is provided in our privacy policy.By using this site, or clicking “Accept," you consent to the use of cookies. HALL RENDER RANKED BY CHAMBERS USA Hall Render is pleased to announce that the firm was recognized in the 2021 edition of Chambers USA. Hall Render received a Highly Regarded ranking for Health Care nationwide and was ranked for Health Care in

North Carolina.

CONTACT | HALL RENDER Contact. We appreciate your interest in our firm. Please fill out the form as completely as possible. We will review your submission and take the necessary actions to address your communication. Hall, Render, Killian, Heath & Lyman insists that you not send us any personal information until you have talked with one of our attorneys. GOING VIRTUAL: 2021 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE AND CRITICAL Hall Render uses cookies to improve site functionality and provide you with a better browsing experience. Information about the use of cookies on this site, and how you can decline them, is provided in our privacy policy.By using this site, or clicking “Accept," you consent to the use of cookies. CARES ACT CARES FOR HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE Todd Selby at (317) 977-1440 or tselby@hallrender.com; Brian Jent at (317) 977-1402 or bjent@hallrender.com; Sean Fahey at (317) 977-1472 or sfahey@hallrender.com; or. Your regular Hall Render attorney. More information about Hall Render’s Post-Acute and LATEST COVID-19 RELIEF PACKAGE INCLUDES $8.5 BILLION FOR Latest COVID-19 Relief Package Includes $8.5 Billion for Rural Providers. President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (the “ARP”) into law on March 11, 2021. Included in the massive $1.9 trillion relief package was an additional $8.5 billion for rural hospitals and providers. The $8.5 billion creates a new relief fund

for

CMS RELEASES FFY 2022 PROPOSED RULE, TRIGGERS WAGE INDEX The FFY 2022 IPPS Proposed Rule (“Proposed Rule”) was released on April 27, 2021, and CMS published the associated tables on its website. In addition, the Proposed Rule is expected to be published in the Federal Register on May 10. THE MEDICARE CHESS GAME: NEW MOVES AND STRATEGIES FOR Hall Render uses cookies to improve site functionality and provide you with a better browsing experience. Information about the use of cookies on this site, and how you can decline them, is provided in our privacy policy.By using this site, or clicking “Accept," you consent to the use of cookies. OMB CENSUS RECOMMENDATIONS COULD HAVE HUGE DOWNSTREAM Interested parties have until March 19, 2021 to submit their comments. If you have any questions about these proposals or how they may affect your facility, please contact: Joseph Krause at (414) 721-0906 or jkrause@hallrender.com; David Snow at (414) 721-0447 or dsnow@hallrender.com; WASHINGTON, D.C. OFFICE WASHINGTON, D.C. Hall Render’s Washington, D.C. office serves the hospital and health care industry throughout the region. As the nation’s largest law firm focused exclusively on matters specific to the health care industry, Hall Render’s team of health law attorneys

is dedicated to

LARGEST HEALTH CARE LAW FIRM IN THE NATION As the nation’s largest law firm focused exclusively on matters specific to the health care industry, Hall Render’s knowledge and experience set us apart. With over 50 years of experience, Hall Render is dedicated to advancing the vision of our clients across the country through our collaborative, solutions-oriented approach to client

matters.

EMPLOYER INCENTIVES RELATED TO THE COVID-19 VACCINE: OSHA In an April 15, 2021 letter, the EEOC addressed a request for guidance on employer-provided incentives aimed at encouraging employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.The agency indicated, at the time, that they were updating their technical assistance guide to address the extent to which employers may offer employee incentives to vaccinate. . Specifically, the guidance is intended to ensure EXPERIENCED HEALTH CARE ATTORNEYS AT HALL RENDER The Hall Render team consists of talented and knowledgeable attorneys with extensive experience in the health care industry. View attorney

bios and more.

SKILLED NURSING FACILITY COMPLIANCE UPDATE Reimbursement under the new Patient Driven Payment Model, staff background checks, infection control programs, facility-initiated transfer or discharge of a resident and the use of psychotropic drugs are several new skilled nursing facility (“SNF”) areas of audit and focus of Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (“OIG”). OIG publishes updates monthly LATEST COVID-19 RELIEF PACKAGE INCLUDES $8.5 BILLION FOR Latest COVID-19 Relief Package Includes $8.5 Billion for Rural Providers. President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (the “ARP”) into law on March 11, 2021. Included in the massive $1.9 trillion relief package was an additional $8.5 billion for rural hospitals and providers. The $8.5 billion creates a new relief fund

for

2021 NON-MONETARY COMPENSATION TO PHYSICIANS (AND CHANCE Under the federal Stark Law, hospitals may provide non-monetary compensation to physicians up to an aggregate amount of $429 for calendar year 2021. The dollar limit for “medical staff incidental benefits” (e.g., meals, parking and other items or incidental services that are used on the hospital’s campus) is less than $37

per occurrence.

CMS CONFIRMS PROVIDER’S HOME ACCEPTABLE FOR DISTANT SITE Tara Kepler at (303) 802-1293 or tkepler@hallrender.com; Abby Kaericher at (202) 780-2989 or akaericher@hallrender.com; or. Your regular Hall Render attorney. For more information on Hall Render’s Telemedicine services, click here. UPDATES TO EHR DONATION RULES AND NEW CYBERSECURITY On December 2, 2020, both the Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) issued final rules amending the Anti‑Kickback Statute safe harbor and Physician Self-Referral Law (Stark) exception for EHR donations (“EHR Donation Rules”), as well as a new safe harbor and exception for cybersecurity technology and NEW INDIANA LAW CALLS FOR VISITOR ACCESS TO POST-ACUTESEE MORE ON

HALLRENDER.COM

SAMHSA ISSUES FINAL RULE CLARIFYING WHEN COURTS MAY On December 14, 2020, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (“SAMHSA”) published a final rule amending the Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records regulations at 42 CFR part 2 (“Part 2”), effective January 13, 2021 (“Final Rule”). This Final Rule clarifies when a court can authorize disclosures of confidential communications made by a LARGEST HEALTH CARE LAW FIRM IN THE NATION As the nation’s largest law firm focused exclusively on matters specific to the health care industry, Hall Render’s knowledge and experience set us apart. With over 50 years of experience, Hall Render is dedicated to advancing the vision of our clients across the country through our collaborative, solutions-oriented approach to client

matters.

EMPLOYER INCENTIVES RELATED TO THE COVID-19 VACCINE: OSHA In an April 15, 2021 letter, the EEOC addressed a request for guidance on employer-provided incentives aimed at encouraging employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.The agency indicated, at the time, that they were updating their technical assistance guide to address the extent to which employers may offer employee incentives to vaccinate. . Specifically, the guidance is intended to ensure EXPERIENCED HEALTH CARE ATTORNEYS AT HALL RENDER The Hall Render team consists of talented and knowledgeable attorneys with extensive experience in the health care industry. View attorney

bios and more.

SKILLED NURSING FACILITY COMPLIANCE UPDATE Reimbursement under the new Patient Driven Payment Model, staff background checks, infection control programs, facility-initiated transfer or discharge of a resident and the use of psychotropic drugs are several new skilled nursing facility (“SNF”) areas of audit and focus of Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (“OIG”). OIG publishes updates monthly LATEST COVID-19 RELIEF PACKAGE INCLUDES $8.5 BILLION FOR Latest COVID-19 Relief Package Includes $8.5 Billion for Rural Providers. President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (the “ARP”) into law on March 11, 2021. Included in the massive $1.9 trillion relief package was an additional $8.5 billion for rural hospitals and providers. The $8.5 billion creates a new relief fund

for

2021 NON-MONETARY COMPENSATION TO PHYSICIANS (AND CHANCE Under the federal Stark Law, hospitals may provide non-monetary compensation to physicians up to an aggregate amount of $429 for calendar year 2021. The dollar limit for “medical staff incidental benefits” (e.g., meals, parking and other items or incidental services that are used on the hospital’s campus) is less than $37

per occurrence.

CMS CONFIRMS PROVIDER’S HOME ACCEPTABLE FOR DISTANT SITE Tara Kepler at (303) 802-1293 or tkepler@hallrender.com; Abby Kaericher at (202) 780-2989 or akaericher@hallrender.com; or. Your regular Hall Render attorney. For more information on Hall Render’s Telemedicine services, click here. UPDATES TO EHR DONATION RULES AND NEW CYBERSECURITY On December 2, 2020, both the Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) issued final rules amending the Anti‑Kickback Statute safe harbor and Physician Self-Referral Law (Stark) exception for EHR donations (“EHR Donation Rules”), as well as a new safe harbor and exception for cybersecurity technology and NEW INDIANA LAW CALLS FOR VISITOR ACCESS TO POST-ACUTESEE MORE ON

HALLRENDER.COM

SAMHSA ISSUES FINAL RULE CLARIFYING WHEN COURTS MAY On December 14, 2020, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (“SAMHSA”) published a final rule amending the Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records regulations at 42 CFR part 2 (“Part 2”), effective January 13, 2021 (“Final Rule”). This Final Rule clarifies when a court can authorize disclosures of confidential communications made by a HEALTH PROVIDER NEWS Hall Render uses cookies to improve site functionality and provide you with a better browsing experience. Information about the use of cookies on this site, and how you can decline them, is provided in our privacy policy.By using this site, or clicking “Accept," you consent to the use of cookies. HALL RENDER RANKED BY CHAMBERS USA Hall Render is pleased to announce that the firm was recognized in the 2021 edition of Chambers USA. Hall Render received a Highly Regarded ranking for Health Care nationwide and was ranked for Health Care in

North Carolina.

CONTACT | HALL RENDER Contact. We appreciate your interest in our firm. Please fill out the form as completely as possible. We will review your submission and take the necessary actions to address your communication. Hall, Render, Killian, Heath & Lyman insists that you not send us any personal information until you have talked with one of our attorneys. GOING VIRTUAL: 2021 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE AND CRITICAL Hall Render uses cookies to improve site functionality and provide you with a better browsing experience. Information about the use of cookies on this site, and how you can decline them, is provided in our privacy policy.By using this site, or clicking “Accept," you consent to the use of cookies. CARES ACT CARES FOR HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE Todd Selby at (317) 977-1440 or tselby@hallrender.com; Brian Jent at (317) 977-1402 or bjent@hallrender.com; Sean Fahey at (317) 977-1472 or sfahey@hallrender.com; or. Your regular Hall Render attorney. More information about Hall Render’s Post-Acute and LATEST COVID-19 RELIEF PACKAGE INCLUDES $8.5 BILLION FOR Latest COVID-19 Relief Package Includes $8.5 Billion for Rural Providers. President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (the “ARP”) into law on March 11, 2021. Included in the massive $1.9 trillion relief package was an additional $8.5 billion for rural hospitals and providers. The $8.5 billion creates a new relief fund

for

CMS RELEASES FFY 2022 PROPOSED RULE, TRIGGERS WAGE INDEX The FFY 2022 IPPS Proposed Rule (“Proposed Rule”) was released on April 27, 2021, and CMS published the associated tables on its website. In addition, the Proposed Rule is expected to be published in the Federal Register on May 10. THE MEDICARE CHESS GAME: NEW MOVES AND STRATEGIES FOR Hall Render uses cookies to improve site functionality and provide you with a better browsing experience. Information about the use of cookies on this site, and how you can decline them, is provided in our privacy policy.By using this site, or clicking “Accept," you consent to the use of cookies. OMB CENSUS RECOMMENDATIONS COULD HAVE HUGE DOWNSTREAM Interested parties have until March 19, 2021 to submit their comments. If you have any questions about these proposals or how they may affect your facility, please contact: Joseph Krause at (414) 721-0906 or jkrause@hallrender.com; David Snow at (414) 721-0447 or dsnow@hallrender.com; WASHINGTON, D.C. OFFICE WASHINGTON, D.C. Hall Render’s Washington, D.C. office serves the hospital and health care industry throughout the region. As the nation’s largest law firm focused exclusively on matters specific to the health care industry, Hall Render’s team of health law attorneys

is dedicated to

LARGEST HEALTH CARE LAW FIRM IN THE NATION As the nation’s largest law firm focused exclusively on matters specific to the health care industry, Hall Render’s knowledge and experience set us apart. With over 50 years of experience, Hall Render is dedicated to advancing the vision of our clients across the country through our collaborative, solutions-oriented approach to client

matters.

EMPLOYER INCENTIVES RELATED TO THE COVID-19 VACCINE: OSHA In an April 15, 2021 letter, the EEOC addressed a request for guidance on employer-provided incentives aimed at encouraging employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.The agency indicated, at the time, that they were updating their technical assistance guide to address the extent to which employers may offer employee incentives to vaccinate. . Specifically, the guidance is intended to ensure EXPERIENCED HEALTH CARE ATTORNEYS AT HALL RENDER The Hall Render team consists of talented and knowledgeable attorneys with extensive experience in the health care industry. View attorney

bios and more.

SKILLED NURSING FACILITY COMPLIANCE UPDATE Reimbursement under the new Patient Driven Payment Model, staff background checks, infection control programs, facility-initiated transfer or discharge of a resident and the use of psychotropic drugs are several new skilled nursing facility (“SNF”) areas of audit and focus of Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (“OIG”). OIG publishes updates monthly LATEST COVID-19 RELIEF PACKAGE INCLUDES $8.5 BILLION FOR Latest COVID-19 Relief Package Includes $8.5 Billion for Rural Providers. President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (the “ARP”) into law on March 11, 2021. Included in the massive $1.9 trillion relief package was an additional $8.5 billion for rural hospitals and providers. The $8.5 billion creates a new relief fund

for

2021 NON-MONETARY COMPENSATION TO PHYSICIANS (AND CHANCE Under the federal Stark Law, hospitals may provide non-monetary compensation to physicians up to an aggregate amount of $429 for calendar year 2021. The dollar limit for “medical staff incidental benefits” (e.g., meals, parking and other items or incidental services that are used on the hospital’s campus) is less than $37

per occurrence.

CMS CONFIRMS PROVIDER’S HOME ACCEPTABLE FOR DISTANT SITE Tara Kepler at (303) 802-1293 or tkepler@hallrender.com; Abby Kaericher at (202) 780-2989 or akaericher@hallrender.com; or. Your regular Hall Render attorney. For more information on Hall Render’s Telemedicine services, click here. UPDATES TO EHR DONATION RULES AND NEW CYBERSECURITY On December 2, 2020, both the Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) issued final rules amending the Anti‑Kickback Statute safe harbor and Physician Self-Referral Law (Stark) exception for EHR donations (“EHR Donation Rules”), as well as a new safe harbor and exception for cybersecurity technology and NEW INDIANA LAW CALLS FOR VISITOR ACCESS TO POST-ACUTESEE MORE ON

HALLRENDER.COM

SAMHSA ISSUES FINAL RULE CLARIFYING WHEN COURTS MAY On December 14, 2020, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (“SAMHSA”) published a final rule amending the Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records regulations at 42 CFR part 2 (“Part 2”), effective January 13, 2021 (“Final Rule”). This Final Rule clarifies when a court can authorize disclosures of confidential communications made by a LARGEST HEALTH CARE LAW FIRM IN THE NATION As the nation’s largest law firm focused exclusively on matters specific to the health care industry, Hall Render’s knowledge and experience set us apart. With over 50 years of experience, Hall Render is dedicated to advancing the vision of our clients across the country through our collaborative, solutions-oriented approach to client

matters.

EMPLOYER INCENTIVES RELATED TO THE COVID-19 VACCINE: OSHA In an April 15, 2021 letter, the EEOC addressed a request for guidance on employer-provided incentives aimed at encouraging employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.The agency indicated, at the time, that they were updating their technical assistance guide to address the extent to which employers may offer employee incentives to vaccinate. . Specifically, the guidance is intended to ensure EXPERIENCED HEALTH CARE ATTORNEYS AT HALL RENDER The Hall Render team consists of talented and knowledgeable attorneys with extensive experience in the health care industry. View attorney

bios and more.

SKILLED NURSING FACILITY COMPLIANCE UPDATE Reimbursement under the new Patient Driven Payment Model, staff background checks, infection control programs, facility-initiated transfer or discharge of a resident and the use of psychotropic drugs are several new skilled nursing facility (“SNF”) areas of audit and focus of Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (“OIG”). OIG publishes updates monthly LATEST COVID-19 RELIEF PACKAGE INCLUDES $8.5 BILLION FOR Latest COVID-19 Relief Package Includes $8.5 Billion for Rural Providers. President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (the “ARP”) into law on March 11, 2021. Included in the massive $1.9 trillion relief package was an additional $8.5 billion for rural hospitals and providers. The $8.5 billion creates a new relief fund

for

2021 NON-MONETARY COMPENSATION TO PHYSICIANS (AND CHANCE Under the federal Stark Law, hospitals may provide non-monetary compensation to physicians up to an aggregate amount of $429 for calendar year 2021. The dollar limit for “medical staff incidental benefits” (e.g., meals, parking and other items or incidental services that are used on the hospital’s campus) is less than $37

per occurrence.

CMS CONFIRMS PROVIDER’S HOME ACCEPTABLE FOR DISTANT SITE Tara Kepler at (303) 802-1293 or tkepler@hallrender.com; Abby Kaericher at (202) 780-2989 or akaericher@hallrender.com; or. Your regular Hall Render attorney. For more information on Hall Render’s Telemedicine services, click here. UPDATES TO EHR DONATION RULES AND NEW CYBERSECURITY On December 2, 2020, both the Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) issued final rules amending the Anti‑Kickback Statute safe harbor and Physician Self-Referral Law (Stark) exception for EHR donations (“EHR Donation Rules”), as well as a new safe harbor and exception for cybersecurity technology and NEW INDIANA LAW CALLS FOR VISITOR ACCESS TO POST-ACUTESEE MORE ON

HALLRENDER.COM

SAMHSA ISSUES FINAL RULE CLARIFYING WHEN COURTS MAY On December 14, 2020, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (“SAMHSA”) published a final rule amending the Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records regulations at 42 CFR part 2 (“Part 2”), effective January 13, 2021 (“Final Rule”). This Final Rule clarifies when a court can authorize disclosures of confidential communications made by a HEALTH PROVIDER NEWS Hall Render uses cookies to improve site functionality and provide you with a better browsing experience. Information about the use of cookies on this site, and how you can decline them, is provided in our privacy policy.By using this site, or clicking “Accept," you consent to the use of cookies. HALL RENDER RANKED BY CHAMBERS USA Hall Render is pleased to announce that the firm was recognized in the 2021 edition of Chambers USA. Hall Render received a Highly Regarded ranking for Health Care nationwide and was ranked for Health Care in

North Carolina.

CONTACT | HALL RENDER Contact. We appreciate your interest in our firm. Please fill out the form as completely as possible. We will review your submission and take the necessary actions to address your communication. Hall, Render, Killian, Heath & Lyman insists that you not send us any personal information until you have talked with one of our attorneys. GOING VIRTUAL: 2021 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE AND CRITICAL Hall Render uses cookies to improve site functionality and provide you with a better browsing experience. Information about the use of cookies on this site, and how you can decline them, is provided in our privacy policy.By using this site, or clicking “Accept," you consent to the use of cookies. CARES ACT CARES FOR HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE Todd Selby at (317) 977-1440 or tselby@hallrender.com; Brian Jent at (317) 977-1402 or bjent@hallrender.com; Sean Fahey at (317) 977-1472 or sfahey@hallrender.com; or. Your regular Hall Render attorney. More information about Hall Render’s Post-Acute and LATEST COVID-19 RELIEF PACKAGE INCLUDES $8.5 BILLION FOR Latest COVID-19 Relief Package Includes $8.5 Billion for Rural Providers. President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (the “ARP”) into law on March 11, 2021. Included in the massive $1.9 trillion relief package was an additional $8.5 billion for rural hospitals and providers. The $8.5 billion creates a new relief fund

for

CMS RELEASES FFY 2022 PROPOSED RULE, TRIGGERS WAGE INDEX The FFY 2022 IPPS Proposed Rule (“Proposed Rule”) was released on April 27, 2021, and CMS published the associated tables on its website. In addition, the Proposed Rule is expected to be published in the Federal Register on May 10. THE MEDICARE CHESS GAME: NEW MOVES AND STRATEGIES FOR Hall Render uses cookies to improve site functionality and provide you with a better browsing experience. Information about the use of cookies on this site, and how you can decline them, is provided in our privacy policy.By using this site, or clicking “Accept," you consent to the use of cookies. OMB CENSUS RECOMMENDATIONS COULD HAVE HUGE DOWNSTREAM Interested parties have until March 19, 2021 to submit their comments. If you have any questions about these proposals or how they may affect your facility, please contact: Joseph Krause at (414) 721-0906 or jkrause@hallrender.com; David Snow at (414) 721-0447 or dsnow@hallrender.com; WASHINGTON, D.C. OFFICE WASHINGTON, D.C. Hall Render’s Washington, D.C. office serves the hospital and health care industry throughout the region. As the nation’s largest law firm focused exclusively on matters specific to the health care industry, Hall Render’s team of health law attorneys

is dedicated to

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KATHERINE A. KUCHAN

Milwaukee Office

Katherine Kuchan is a shareholder and Nurse Attorney focusing her practice on regulatory and compliance matters. Katherine serves as co-leader of the firm’s compliance service line. She provides legal counsel to clients across the country on regulatory and compliance matters involving the False Claims Act, the Stark Law, the Anti-Kickback Statute and the Civil Monetary...Read More Learn More About Katherine

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JOSEPH R. KRAUSE

Milwaukee Office

Joe Krause’s practice focuses on corporate and regulatory work for health care clients including hospitals, health systems, physician practices, rural health clinics, IDTFs and ASCs. This work encompasses government reimbursement, billing and payment matters; health care licensing and certification; corporate structure and reorganizations; and obtaining and maintaining tax exemption. His work also includes provider-based status and...Read More Learn More About Joseph

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BENJAMIN C. FEE

Denver Office

Ben Fee practices exclusively in the area of health law advising health systems, hospitals, pharmacies, long-term care providers and medical practices on a variety of regulatory, compliance and corporate transactional matters. He regularly counsels clients on fraud and abuse issues, including compliance with the federal Stark Law and federal and state anti-kickback statutes; government reimbursement...Read More Learn More About Benjamin

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RITU KAUR COOPER

Washington, D.C. Office Ritu Kaur Cooper is a shareholder in Hall Render’s health section and serves as a co-leader of the firm’s compliance service line. Ritu’s practice consists of representing health care providers such as hospitals, health systems and large physician practice groups, as well as laboratories, pharmaceutical and medical device companies, and other health care organizations in litigation,...Read More Learn More About Ritu

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KATHERINE A. KUCHAN

Milwaukee Office

Katherine Kuchan is a shareholder and Nurse Attorney focusing her practice on regulatory and compliance matters. Katherine serves as co-leader of the firm’s compliance service line. She provides legal counsel to clients across the country on regulatory and compliance matters involving the False Claims Act, the Stark Law, the Anti-Kickback Statute and the Civil Monetary...Read More Learn More About Katherine

Featured Attorney

JOSEPH R. KRAUSE

Milwaukee Office

Joe Krause’s practice focuses on corporate and regulatory work for health care clients including hospitals, health systems, physician practices, rural health clinics, IDTFs and ASCs. This work encompasses government reimbursement, billing and payment matters; health care licensing and certification; corporate structure and reorganizations; and obtaining and maintaining tax exemption. His work also includes provider-based status and...Read More Learn More About Joseph

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BENJAMIN C. FEE

Denver Office

Ben Fee practices exclusively in the area of health law advising health systems, hospitals, pharmacies, long-term care providers and medical practices on a variety of regulatory, compliance and corporate transactional matters. He regularly counsels clients on fraud and abuse issues, including compliance with the federal Stark Law and federal and state anti-kickback statutes; government reimbursement...Read More Learn More About Benjamin

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RITU KAUR COOPER

Washington, D.C. Office Ritu Kaur Cooper is a shareholder in Hall Render’s health section and serves as a co-leader of the firm’s compliance service line. Ritu’s practice consists of representing health care providers such as hospitals, health systems and large physician practice groups, as well as laboratories, pharmaceutical and medical device companies, and other health care organizations in litigation,...Read More Learn More About Ritu

Featured Attorney

KATHERINE A. KUCHAN

Milwaukee Office

Katherine Kuchan is a shareholder and Nurse Attorney focusing her practice on regulatory and compliance matters. Katherine serves as co-leader of the firm’s compliance service line. She provides legal counsel to clients across the country on regulatory and compliance matters involving the False Claims Act, the Stark Law, the Anti-Kickback Statute and the Civil Monetary...Read More Learn More About Katherine

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HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Hall Render attorneys have the understanding required to guide clients through the process of selecting, acquiring and implementing complicated health information systems and health information technology services. Our attorneys have worked with clients to create business partner relationships that achieve business objectives. The scope of our work includes electronic health records, health information exchanges, outsourcing,...Read More Learn more about Health Information Technology

COMPLIANCE COUNSEL

Health care providers of all types function in a high-risk regulatory environment. This includes, but is not limited to, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, inpatient rehabilitation facilities, large multi-specialty physician groups, ambulatory surgery centers, laboratories, home health agencies and hospices, all of which have become common targets of governmental investigations as regulators and legislators continue to...Read More Learn more about Compliance Counsel REIMBURSEMENT & PAYMENT PRACTICES Hall Render attorneys routinely assist health care clients with the economic, financial and reimbursement matters essential to the business of providing care. Our attorneys stay on top of the industry changes in areas such as health care fraud and abuse, potential false claims, access to financing and relationships with third party payors, including Medicare, Medicaid,...Read More Learn more about Reimbursement & Payment Practices PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGEMENT Hall Render attorneys have diverse and extensive experience counseling pharmacies, providers, health plans and pharmacy benefit managers (“PBMs”) on issues related to pharmacy benefit management. In carrying out these services, our attorneys assist clients in developing and negotiating complex pharmacy benefit management and pharmacy services agreements, group purchasing organization arrangements and drug rebate contracts. We...Read More Learn more about Pharmacy Benefit Management HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Hall Render attorneys have the understanding required to guide clients through the process of selecting, acquiring and implementing complicated health information systems and health information technology services. Our attorneys have worked with clients to create business partner relationships that achieve business objectives. The scope of our work includes electronic health records, health information exchanges, outsourcing,...Read More Learn more about Health Information Technology

COMPLIANCE COUNSEL

Health care providers of all types function in a high-risk regulatory environment. This includes, but is not limited to, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, inpatient rehabilitation facilities, large multi-specialty physician groups, ambulatory surgery centers, laboratories, home health agencies and hospices, all of which have become common targets of governmental investigations as regulators and legislators continue to...Read More Learn more about Compliance Counsel REIMBURSEMENT & PAYMENT PRACTICES Hall Render attorneys routinely assist health care clients with the economic, financial and reimbursement matters essential to the business of providing care. Our attorneys stay on top of the industry changes in areas such as health care fraud and abuse, potential false claims, access to financing and relationships with third party payors, including Medicare, Medicaid,...Read More Learn more about Reimbursement & Payment Practices PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGEMENT Hall Render attorneys have diverse and extensive experience counseling pharmacies, providers, health plans and pharmacy benefit managers (“PBMs”) on issues related to pharmacy benefit management. In carrying out these services, our attorneys assist clients in developing and negotiating complex pharmacy benefit management and pharmacy services agreements, group purchasing organization arrangements and drug rebate contracts. We...Read More Learn more about Pharmacy Benefit Management HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Hall Render attorneys have the understanding required to guide clients through the process of selecting, acquiring and implementing complicated health information systems and health information technology services. Our attorneys have worked with clients to create business partner relationships that achieve business objectives. The scope of our work includes electronic health records, health information exchanges, outsourcing,...Read More Learn more about Health Information Technology View All Services Next HALL RENDER RESOURCES

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