What to Do When A New York Hospital Patient Refuses to Leave
What happens when a hospital develops a safe discharge plan for a patient but the patient does not agree and refuses to leave the hospital? What can a hospital do?
CMS’ Resumes No Surprise Act Independent Dispute Resolution Process
On March 17, 2023, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) announced that independent dispute resolution (“IDR”) process called for in the Federal No Surprises Act should resume, and that the IDR entities could again make payment determinations in disputes between out-of-network providers and health plans that are subject to the NSA.
Provider Warning: Avoid Fake DEA Agents
Scammers have perpetuated a telephone fraud scheme attempting to extort money and personal identifiable information from healthcare providers by impersonating Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) agents across the country.
NLRB Prohibits Non-Disparagement and Confidentiality Clauses in Severance Agreements
On February 21, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) issued a decision that reversed its prior position and held that the inclusion of broad non-disparagement and confidentiality provisions in severance agreements is unlawful. This decision appears to apply equally to both union and non-union employees.
New York OMIG Releases Compliance Program Resources for Providers
On March 8, 2023, the New York Office of the Medicaid Inspector General (“OMIG”) posted materials on its website that provide further guidance on OMIG’s new regulations adopted on December 28, 2022.