Recent News and Industry Developments

April 5, 2021 On March 24, 2021, the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) updated the frequently asked questions (“FAQs”) providing guidance on the flexibilities… Read more »

April 1, 2021 On March 23, 2021, the United States Office of the Inspector General (“OIG”) released the results of a national “pulse” survey under a report titled, “Hospitals Reported… Read more »

March 30, 2021 In Advisory Opinion 21-01, issued January 8, 2021, the OIG recently determined that an arrangement whereby a drug manufacturer provides a free drug to patients meeting specific… Read more »

March 12, 2021 On March 10, 2021, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) issued long-awaited revisions to QSO-20-39-NH, Nursing Home Visitation – COVID-19 (the “Guidance”). These revisions update… Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »