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11th Annual ASC and Health Care Management Symposium
Garfunkel Wild's 11th Annual ASC and Health Care Management Virtual Symposium is dedicated to the most important business, legal, clinical, and operational issues facing the ASC and health care management community.
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Ambulatory Surgery Center Association's ASCA 2024
Garfunkel Wild's Salvatore Puccio will present at Ambulatory Surgery Center Association’s ASCA 2024, April 17-20, 2024. He will present “HR Highlights for the Healthcare Provider”.
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OIG Allows Patient Assistance Programs Funded by Drug Manufacturers
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General (OIG) posted a favorable Advisory Opinion (24-02) permitting a non-profit organization (Non-Profit) to provide financial support to eligible patients with specific rare diseases through assistance programs (Programs) it operates.
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CMS Announces Payment Program for Providers Impacted by Change Healthcare Cyberattack
On March 9, 2024, CMS announced it will make available Change Healthcare/Optum Payment Disruption accelerated payments to providers experiencing potentially significant cash-flow problems as a result of the cyberattack on UnitedHealth Group’s subsidiary Change Healthcare/Optum .
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OIG Issues New Resource for Single Audits
The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of Inspector General (OIG) recently posted a new educational resource on its website about Single Audits. HHS is the largest grant-making agency in the Federal government, and OIG’s new resource is designed to help key stakeholders understand the scope of Single Audits, as well as improve the overall quality of such audits.
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New York OMIG Updates Self-Disclosure Guidance
The New York State Office of the Medicaid Inspector General (OMIG) recently updated its Self-Disclosure Guidance and Frequently Asked Questions (collectively, “Updates”). These Updates give participating providers and entities additional insight into how to report overpayments involving unresponsive Medicaid Managed Care Organizations (MMCOs) or multiple entities, as well as those that are untimely, have adjusted or voided claims, or lost or damaged records.
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OIG Approves Creative Approach to Restructuring Medical Practice Partnerships
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General (OIG) posted a favorable Advisory Opinion (23-12) that allows a limited liability partnership (the Partnership) consisting of two classes of physician partners to make a one-time, voluntary redemption offer (offer) to individual partners when they reach age 67.
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OIG Approves Use of Gift Cards for Referrals in Certification-Heavy Advisory Opinion
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General (OIG) posted a favorable Advisory Opinion (23-15) permitting a consulting company’s (Consultant) proposal to offer gift cards to its current physician practice customers for referring potential new physician practice customers to Consultant. Notably, OIG determined that the proposed arrangement did not implicate the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS).
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OMIG’s 2024 Work Plan Gives Critical Insights into Program Integrity Initiatives
The New York State Office of the Medicaid Inspector General (OMIG) released its 2024 work plan in furtherance of its mission to coordinate and conduct activities to prevent, detect and investigate medical assistance program fraud, waste and abuse, and to recover improperly expended Medicaid funds.
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More Provider “Nuggets” From OIG’s Year-End Reporting Blitz
Continuing its year-end reporting blitz, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) released its Semiannual Report (SAR) to Congress on December 1, 2023.
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DOJ/HHS Jointly Release "Highlight Reel" Report
This week, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) and the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) fulfilled its annual statutory obligation by releasing its jointly-authored Health Care Fraud and Abuse Control Program (HCFAC) Report for Fiscal Year 2022.
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OIG Provides Roadmap to Hot-Button Issues
The OIG fulfilled its annual statutory obligation by releasing its Top Management and Performance Challenges (TMC) document. Providers should take note because the document provides important insight into the specific areas over which HHS (and the OIG) will remain focused.
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FCMA and HCMA Webinar - Website and Online Pitfalls: A Prescription for Physicians and Other Heathcare Providers
Join Garfunkel Wild's Zachary B. Cohen and Taras M. Czebiniak for an informative and eye-opening session that will delve into some of the most common compliance issues physicians must navigate in the digital age.
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OIG Releases New General Compliance Program Reference Guide
On November 6, 2023, the OIG released its General Compliance Program Guidance, the first in a series of new, non-binding reference guides designed to share information with health care compliance professionals and other health care industry stakeholders
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OIG Issues Unfavorable Opinion on Supplying Free Device
On October 25, 2023, the OIG posted Advisory Opinion 23-08, an unfavorable opinion regarding a cochlear implant manufacturer’s proposal to offer and provide a free compatible hearing aid to eligible patients.
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Favorable Employee Bonus Opinion on ASC Profits
On October 13, 2023, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Inspector General (OIG) posted Advisory Opinion 23-07, a favorable opinion regarding an employer’s proposal to pay bonuses to its employed physicians based on net profits derived from certain outpatient surgical procedures the employed physicians perform at the employer’s two planned ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs).
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10th Annual ASC and Health Care Management Symposium
Garfunkel Wild's 10th Annual ASC and Health Care Management Virtual Symposium is dedicated to the most important business, legal, clinical, and operational issues facing the ASC and health care management community.
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Temporary Health Care Staffing Agencies Now Required to Register in New York
In what appears to follow a multi-state trend to protect “temporary” workers, as part of the New York Budget for FY 2023-2024, a new law went into effect that requires any entity that provides temporary staff to health care entities to register with the Department of Health (DOH).
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Florida Telehealth – What Florida and Non-Florida Practitioners Need to Know
Garfunkel Wild’s Susan L. St. John will present the Webinar “Florida Telehealth – What Florida and Non-Florida Practitioners Need to Know” on February 28, 2023 from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET.
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Garfunkel Wild and Garfunkel Health Advisors Complimentary Webinar – Major Changes to E/M Coding and Documentation Requirements in 2023 – Will You Be Ready?
Garfunkel Health Advisors Alicia Shickle, Simon Chaykler, and Garfunkel Wild’s Robert A. Del Giorno will present the webinar ”Major Changes to E/M Coding and Documentation Requirements in 2023 – Will You Be Ready? on November 8 and 9, 2022.
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Garfunkel Wild's 9th Annual ASC & Healthcare Management Symposium
Garfunkel Wild is pleased to present the 9th Annual ASC & Healthcare Management Complimentary Virtual Symposium on October 25, 2022.
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Health Care Hot Topics: Florida’s New Minimum Wage Requirements For Medicaid Providers
Garfunkel Wild's Susan St. John discusses the things providers need to know about the new minimum wage requirements, and a new civil cause of action for non-compliance.
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Garfunkel Health Advisors Complimentary Webinar – Improving Medical Records and Coding For Ambulatory Surgery Center
Alicia Shickle, President and Michelle VanderArk, RHIA, Independent Contractor of Garfunkel Health Advisors will present the webinar “Improving Medical Records and Coding for Ambulatory Surgery Centers? on August 2, 2022 from 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm (EST). Andrew Blustein, Chairman of Garfunkel Wild, will conduct the introductions and Q&A.
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Good News for Connecticut Ambulatory Surgery Centers
The Connecticut Legislature recently passed the state budget for the next fiscal year. Once signed into law by Governor Lamont, ambulatory surgery centers in Connecticut will no longer be taxed beginning July 1, 2022.
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Ambulatory Surgery Center Association’s 2022 Conference & Expo
Garfunkel Wild Partner Salvatore Puccio will present at the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association’s 2022 Conference & Expo on April 28, 2022. “”
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Garfunkel Wild Webinar – Federal No Surprises Act – One Month In. What Have We Learned? What Questions Remain?
Garfunkel Wild’s Debra Silverman and John Martin will present the webinar “Federal No Surprises Act – One month in. What have we learned? What questions remain?" on February 1, 2022, from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm (EST).
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Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia ASC Medical Directors & Leaders Virtual Summit
Salvatore Puccio will present at the Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia ASC Medical Directors & Leaders Virtual Summit on January 22, 2022.
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The Supreme Court Approves CMS Vaccine Mandate, but Halts OSHA Mandate
On January 13, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court permitted the vaccine mandate for health care workers in facilities regulated by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Specifically, the CMS vaccine mandate requires all staff of facilities participating in Medicare/Medicaid to be vaccinated.
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Anesthesia Providers And Ambulatory Surgery Centers Settle False Claims And Kickbacks Charges For Over $28 Million
On November 9, 2021, the U.S. Department of Justice announced that three anesthesiologists, two anesthesiology practices, and several ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), their owners, management company, and an administrator entered into a settlement agreement to resolve allegations that the anesthesiology providers made payments to the ASCs in exchange for exclusive contracts to provide anesthesiology services.
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8th Annual ASC & Healthcare Management Complimentary Virtual Symposium
Garfunkel Wild’s 8th Annual ASC & Healthcare Management Symposium to be held on October 28, 2021
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Leading Age Annual Meeting
Garfunkel Wild Partner Director Debra Silverman will present at the Leading Age Annual Meeting on October 25, 2021.
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Ambulatory Surgery Center Association Webinar – How to Build a Useful, Engaging Employee Handbook – Review, Revise, Recirculate it Every Year
Marianne Monroy will present at the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association Webinar – How to Build a Useful, Engaging Employee Handbook – Review, Revise, Recirculate it Every Year on September 21, 2021.
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New York DOH Issues Policy on Submission of False Information in License Applications
On June 11, 2021, the New York Department of Health (DOH) posted a “Dear Applicant Letter” informing applicants for certificates of need (CON), licensure for adult care facilities (ACF) or licensed home care services agencies (LHCSA) or transfer of ownership interest notices of its new policy regarding evaluation of the applicant’s character and competency.
Publications
Salvatore Puccio Co-Authored an Article Published in Outpatient Surgery Magazine
Salvatore Puccio, co-authored the article “Avoiding Pandemic Predicaments: Be ready to navigate the changing landscape brought on by COVID-19,” published in the May 2021 edition of Outpatient Surgery Magazine.
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Ambulatory Surgery Center Association 2021 Virtual Conference
Kimberly Kempton-Serra will present at the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association 2021 Virtual Conference on May 3, 2021.
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New OIG Opinion Regarding Surgery Centers
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Inspector General (OIG) posted Advisory Opinion 21-02 (AO21-02) on April 29, 2021. AO21-02 is noteworthy for the OIG’s analysis of the proposed investors in an Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) under the federal Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS).
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Ambulatory Surgery Center Association’s Webinar Series – Handling COVID-19 Employee Vaccinations, Updated Leave Entitlements & Addressing Violations of COVID-19 Protocols
Lauren Levine, Marianne Monroy and Salvatore Puccio Will Present At ASCAS – Handling Covid-19 Employee Vaccinations, Leave Entitlements & Protocol Violations on February 18, 2021.
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Garfunkel Wild Webinar – Handling COVID-19 Employee Vaccinations, Updated Leave Entitlements & Addressing Violations of COVID-19 Protocols
Garfunkel Wild’s Marianne Monroy, Salvatore Puccio, and Lauren Levine will present the webinar “Handling COVID-19 Employee Vaccinations, Updated Leave Entitlements & Addressing Violations of COVID-19 Protocols” on January 26, 2021.
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7th Annual ASC & Healthcare Management Complimentary Virtual Symposium
Garfunkel Wild’s 7th Annual ASC & Healthcare Management Symposium will be held on November 18, 2020
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New York State Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons Virtual Annual Meeting and Symposium
Barry Cepelewicz will present at the New York State Society Of Orthopaedic Surgeons Virtual Annual Meeting and Symposium – November 7, 2020.
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New York Physician Practice Settings Must Inform Patients How To Report to OPMC
In legislation enacted on October 7, 2020, New York State is requiring physicians’ practice settings to post notice, visible to patients, that direct patients to the Office of Professional Medical Conduct’s (“OPMC’s”) website to obtain information about their rights and how to file a complaint regarding professional misconduct. The requirement is effective immediately.
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CMS Releases Guidance On Emergency Preparedness Testing Exercises For Inpatient And Outpatient Facilities
In a memo, dated September 28, 2020, the Director of the Quality, Safety & Oversight Group in CMS’ Center for Clinical Standards and Quality clarified that facilities that activated their emergency plans due to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) are exempt from their next required full-scale community-based or individual, facility-based functional exercise.
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Medicus IT Town Hall Webinar – Successfully Navigating the ‘New Normal’: What ASCs Need to Know
Andrew E. Blustein will present at Medicus It Town Hall Webinar – Successfully Navigating the ‘New Normal’: What Ascs Need to Know on September 16, 2020.
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Department Of Justice Settles Whistleblower Lawsuit Involving Anesthesia “Company Model”
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced a $72.3 million settlement with the Oklahoma Center for Orthopaedic and Multi-Specialty Surgery (ASC), as well as related entities and physicians, to resolve a whistleblower lawsuit that alleged kickbacks were paid to surgeons at Southwest Orthopaedic Specialists (SOS).
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Ambulatory Surgery Center Association (ASCA) 2020 Virtual Conference & Expo
Salvatore Puccio Presented at the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association’s (ASCA) 2020 Virtual Conference & Expo on July 10, 2020.
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Garfunkel Wild Webinar – Returning to Work in the COVID-Era: Employee Issues, What to Expect and How to Prepare
Garfunkel Wild’s Andrew Zwerling, Marianne Monroy, Salvatore Puccio and Lauren Levine will present the webinar “Returning to Work in the COVID-Era: Employee Issues, What to Expect and How to Prepare” on June 12, 2020.
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Governor Cuomo Announces New York City is Open for Elective Surgeries
During Governor Cuomo’s press briefing today, June 8, 2020, he announced that New York City is open for elective surgery and ambulatory care.
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Garfunkel Wild Webinar – “Practical Aspects for ASCs Reopening”
Garfunkel Wild will present the webinar “Practical Aspects for ASCs Reopening” on May 21, 2020.
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Ambulatory Surgery Center Association’s (ASCA) Annual 2020 Conference
Salvatore Puccio will present at the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association’s (ASCA) Annual 2020 Conference – May 15, 2020.
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Garfunkel Wild Webinar – The Enforceability of Employment Contracts During The COVID-19 Pandemic
Garfunkel Wild Andrew L. Zwerling will present the webinar “The Enforceability of Employment Contracts During The COVID-19 Pandemic” on May 4, 2020.