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05.07.20

Best Practices to Navigate CARES Act Provider Relief Funding and Minimize False Claims Act Exposure

On April 10, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the immediate distribution of the first $30 billion of the $100 billion appropriated in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act for individuals and entities enrolled in Medicare Part A or Part B ...


04.23.20

Key HIPAA Changes in Light of COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has quickly caused at least a temporary restructuring of the U.S. healthcare system.


04.15.20

Administration Clarifies Scope of Covered COVID-19 Testing and Testing-Related Services

Over the last few days, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued several clarifications to guide the implementation of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA, P.L. 116-127) and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (P.L. 116-136), ...


04.09.20

CMS Issues Interim Final Rule on Medicare/Medicaid Policy in Response to COVID-19 Interim Final Rule

On Monday, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released an interim final rule with comment period outlining new flexibilities to pre-existing Medicare and Medicaid payment policies and provider regulations in the midst of the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE).


04.09.20

CARES Paycheck Protection Loan Guidance for Small Healthcare Organizations/Physician Practices

Due to the economic uncertainty and disruption caused by the COVID-19 outbreak, Congress recently passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act or the Act) to provide relief for small businesses that are undergoing extreme challenges.


04.06.20

HHS Grants New Flexibility for Business Associates to Use PHI for Public Health and Health Oversight

On April 2, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a public notice (the Notice) stating that the department will not impose penalties under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) on business associates that use or disclose protected health ...


03.20.20

County Recorder Office Closures

Increasingly severe limitations on public gatherings and other measures to contain the spread of COVID-19 have disrupted essential recording services in the real estate industry.


03.20.20

Governor Gavin Newsom Issues Stay at Home Order

In an effort to protect the health and well-being of all Californians, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-33-20 (Order) directing all Californians to stay home to slow the spread of COVID-19. Roughly 25 percent of all Californians were already under some form of “shelter in ...


03.20.20

California’s Office of Emergency Services Provides Briefing on Governor’s Stay at Home Order

Following Governor Gavin Newsom’s address, the acting chief deputy director of the state’s Office of Emergency Services (OES), Christina Curry, provided additional insight about Executive Order N-33-20 (Order).


03.20.20

Summary of Key Healthcare Provisions in the Second COVID-19 Stimulus Bill

Late Wednesday afternoon, the U.S. Senate passed—by a 90-8 vote—the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, a COVID-19 stimulus package.