Lawmakers recently passed the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) Act. This proposal passed with bipartisan support and was signed into law by President Donald Trump on October 24, 2018. The SUPPORT Act will have a...
Month: November 2018
Health care industry take note: Current enforcement trends
The health care industry is heavily regulated. Various laws and court cases impact the practices of drug manufacturers, physicians, nursing homes and others in the medical field. Those that are part of this field are wise to stay abreast of changes that could impact...
Diagnostic labs victims of “aggressive audit tactics”
Audit activity by government regulators and private payers has been on the rise. These investigations ramped up throughout 2017 and accelerated through 2018. The dramatic increase in audits is likely connected to the price cuts implemented with the new Medicare Part...
Nurse wins $28 million in retaliation suit: 3 lessons
Retaliation, in the legal world, occurs when an employer illegal responds to an employee’s actions with a negative consequence. This consequence could range from loss of a bonus to termination of the employee’s position. Depending on the details, an...