Recent News and Industry Developments

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May 11, 2021 The Republican nominee for Governor was chosen by nomination this week.  Glen Youngkin won in round six of the convention.  He beat Peter Snyder 54.71% to 45.29%. … Read more »

May 5, 2021 The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (the “Act”) was signed into law on March 11, 2021, with the intent to provide economic relief to families and… Read more »

May 3, 2021 On April 27, 2021, the Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) issued new practice guidelines for the administration of buprenorphine for the treatment of opioid use… Read more »

April 8, 2021 On February 10, 2021, the Centers for Medicaid & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) issued guidance regarding visitation at Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (“ICF/IIDs”) and… Read more »

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 »