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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) is currently experiencing a substantial administrative backlog in processing provider-appeals related to pending Medicare claims. Consequently, in response to the high volume of appeals and as a method of managing the administrative burden, CMS has created a prospective settlement option for providers to receive payment on their outstanding claims.
A decision many employers grapple with concerns the benefits, such as paid leave or job security, offered to expectant mothers and others who need to take time off to care for newborns and sick family members. Offering paid maternity, paternity and other leave, as well as job security, can be a great opportunity to differentiate your business from your competition in the eyes of current and prospective employees. This can help retain your best talent and avoid the costs associated with losing a valued employee which might otherwise financially devastate a small business.
On February 9, 2018, President Trump signed into law the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (the “Budget Act”). The Budget Act extended and modified numerous health care programs, including Children's Health Insurance Program (“CHIP”), the CHRONIC Care Act and the Medicare Part B Improvement Act. This Alert highlights certain provisions of the Budget Act impacting telehealth and health care fraud and abuse laws, which we expect will lead to significant changes to the delivery of health care services across the United States.
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