Recent News and Industry Developments

AHLA Article Publication: Emily Towey
Articles | AHLA Article Publication: Emily Towey

Emily W.G. Towey, Partner at Hancock Daniel, has co-authored the article, “Trap for the Wary Becomes a Minefield: Beware the New Provider Enrollment Rule,” published by the American Health Lawyers… Read more »

Niswonger Children’s Hospital Radiothon 2021
News | Niswonger Children’s Hospital Radiothon 2021

Hancock Daniel was proud to be a $10,000 sponsor of the Niswonger Children’s Hospital Radiothon that took place March 4th and 5th supporting Niswonger Children’s Hospital in Johnson City, Tennessee. The… Read more »

SPECIAL ELECTION UPDATE
Advisories | SPECIAL ELECTION UPDATE

January 6, 2021 Two members of the House of Delegates stepped down for different reason.  Delegate Jennifer Carroll-Foy resigned her House seat to focus on her run for Governor.  Democrat… Read more »

RESUMPTION OF NURSING HOME HEALTH INSPECTION RATINGS STARTS JANUARY 27, 2021
Advisories | News | RESUMPTION OF NURSING HOME HEALTH INSPECTION RATINGS STARTS JANUARY 27, 2021

January 18, 2021 On December 4, 2020, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) issued QSO 21-06-NH, Updates to Nursing Home Compare website and Five Star Quality Rating System… Read more »

Special Election Update
Articles | News | Special Election Update

January 6, 2021 Two members of the House of Delegates stepped down for different reason.  Delegate Jennifer Carroll-Foy resigned her House seat to focus on her run for Governor.  Democrat… Read more »

PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM UPDATES
Advisories | News | PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM UPDATES

January 5, 2021 The Small Business Administration (“SBA”) continues to provide guidance regarding the use and forgiveness standards for loans received through the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”). In addition, the… Read more »

EEOC GUIDANCE: EMPLOYERS MAY MANDATE EMPLOYEE COVID-19 VACCINATION (WITH SOME CAVEATS)
Advisories | News | EEOC GUIDANCE: EMPLOYERS MAY MANDATE EMPLOYEE COVID-19 VACCINATION (WITH SOME CAVEATS)

December 28, 2020 On December 16, 2020, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) published new guidance addressing the effect of federal employment discrimination laws on employer-mandated vaccination for COVID-19.… Read more »

EXCEPTIONS FOR NONABUSIVE BUSINESS PRACTICE: LIMITED REMUNERATION TO A PHYSICIAN
Advisories | News | EXCEPTIONS FOR NONABUSIVE BUSINESS PRACTICE: LIMITED REMUNERATION TO A PHYSICIAN

December 17, 2020 As described in a broad prior client advisory found here, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) published final regulations on November 20, 2020, that make… Read more »

VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES AUDITS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Advisories | News | VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES AUDITS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

December 15, 2020 While the pandemic seems to have decreased the number of Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) audits this year as a result of a suspension of… Read more »

CMS CLARIFIES THE APPLICATION OF DIRECTED REFERRALS PERMITTED UNDER THE STARK LAW
Advisories | News | CMS CLARIFIES THE APPLICATION OF DIRECTED REFERRALS PERMITTED UNDER THE STARK LAW

December 14, 2020 As described in a broad prior client advisory found here, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) published final regulations on November 20, 2020, that make… Read more »

CHANGES PROPOSED FOR HIPAA AND HITECH REGULATIONS
Advisories | News | CHANGES PROPOSED FOR HIPAA AND HITECH REGULATIONS

December 14, 2020 On December 10, 2020, the Office for Civil Rights of the Department of Health and Human Services issued new proposed regulations relating to the Health Insurance Portability… Read more »

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