Recent News and Industry Developments

OIG Releases Medicaid Control Units FY 2016 Annual Report
Advisories | OIG Releases Medicaid Control Units FY 2016 Annual Report

May 31, 2017 In May 2017, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) released its annual report of the Medicaid Fraud Control Units… Read more »

A Field Guide to Civil Practice in the Eastern District of Virginia: Practice Pointers & Views from the Bench
Events | A Field Guide to Civil Practice in the Eastern District of Virginia: Practice Pointers & Views from the Bench

The Federal Bar Association – Richmond Chapter, Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys, and Virginia Trial Lawyers Association are hosting the in-person program, A Field Guide to Civil Practice in the… Read more »

Virus Alert: Worldwide “Wannacry” Ransomware Attack
Advisories | Virus Alert: Worldwide “Wannacry” Ransomware Attack

May 19, 2017 Last Friday, cyber criminals launched a global ransomware attack against businesses and government agencies in 150 countries. Experts believe the virus, dubbed the “WannaCry” virus, compromised its… Read more »

CMS Emergency Preparedness Rule Deadline Approaching
Advisories | CMS Emergency Preparedness Rule Deadline Approaching

May 17, 2017 Now that hurricane season is approaching and facilities must implement the CMS emergency preparedness rule by November 15, 2017, facilities should make sure they understand the rule’s… Read more »

AHLA Annual Meeting
Events | AHLA Annual Meeting

Mary Malone and co-presenter Bob Bitterman will be presenting Managing Behavioral Health Patients in the Emergency Department: Risks, Challenges and Solutions at the American Health Lawyers Association (AHLA) 2017 Annual… Read more »

Virginia Super Lawyers and Rising Stars 2017
News | Virginia Super Lawyers and Rising Stars 2017

2017 Super Lawyers Sean Byrne, Jim Daniel, Kim Daniel, Rod Dillman, Scott Johnson, Mary Malone, John Mumford, Rich Nagle, Mike Olszewski and Jodi Simopoulos were named Super Lawyers by Virginia… Read more »

AHLA Health Care Transactions
Events | AHLA Health Care Transactions

Emily Towey, along with Ross Sallade of Polsinelli, PC, will be presenting The Current and Future State of Provider/Supplier Enrollment and Certification and the Impact on Transactions at the American… Read more »

VHCA-VCAL Program Assisted Living: New Standards & New Laws in 2017.
Events | VHCA-VCAL Program Assisted Living: New Standards & New Laws in 2017.

Hancock Daniel attorneys Emily Towey and Andrew Schutte have partnered with the Virginia Health Care Association-Virginia Center for Assisted Living for the in-person program Assisted Living: New Standards & New… Read more »

Medical Malpractice Defense Verdict
Verdicts | Medical Malpractice Defense Verdict

Olszewski and Markley obtain a defense verdict in Fairfax County. On August 15, 2012, plaintiff, a 23-year-old female, sustained a deep slice to her left thumb while working as a… Read more »

Clear Law Institute Webinar – Provider Exclusions: Everything You Need to Know
Events | Clear Law Institute Webinar – Provider Exclusions: Everything You Need to Know

Mary Malone will be presenting the webinar Provider Exclusions: Everything You Need to Know. May 9, 2017 3:00PM to 4:15PM ET Register Now Program Overview Termination from participation in Medicare… Read more »

A Chink in the Armor: Virginia Supreme Court Upholds Viability of Contributory Negligence Defense in Medical Malpractice Case
Advisories | A Chink in the Armor: Virginia Supreme Court Upholds Viability of Contributory Negligence Defense in Medical Malpractice Case

March 21, 2017 Although contributory negligence (negligent action by the plaintiff) has long been the law in Virginia, its viability as a defense in medical malpractice cases has been limited… Read more »

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