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Client Alert
Ohio Medical Board Changes Telemedicine Rules
November 16, 2021
A SCMS News Article by Scott Sandrock.
Posted by
Scott P. Sandrock
Client Alert
Changes to Medicare’s Physician Fee Schedule and Outpatient Prospective Payment System
November 15, 2021
Come the beginning of 2022, both the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (“MPFS”) and Outpatient Prospective Payment System (“OPPS”) will look a little different. As a refresher, the MPFS lists the fees associated with reimbursement of services to providers at certain facilities, taking into account geography and costs. By contrast, OPPS sets reimbursement rates for hospitals and community mental health centers for outpatient services, which are determined in advance. A summary of some of the more pertinent changes to each rule will be outlined below.
Posted by
Amanda L. Waesch with Rachel Stermer
Client Alert
CMS to Once Again Reprocess Outpatient Clinic Claims
November 11, 2021
The Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) Rule was passed in November 2018, which was intended to prevent the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) from paying more for services rendered in outpatient settings than what they paid for the same services rendered in physician offices that are simply owned by hospitals or health systems.[1]
Posted by
Amanda L. Waesch with Rachel Stermer
Client Alert
New Vaccine Requirement for Select CMS-Participating Facilities
November 10, 2021
On November 4, 2021, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (“CMS”) released a new rule requiring certain healthcare facilities to implement policies requiring employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. It does not matter if a staff member does not perform patient treatment services, they must still be vaccinated if an employee of an applicable facility.
Posted by
Bryan Meek
Client Alert
Interesting Trends Revealed in 50-State Medicaid Budget Survey
November 3, 2021
Results of the KFF annual survey of state Medicaid directors reveal some fascinating trends in Medicaid service delivery and benefit coverage. Read on for a summary of the highlights we find most noteworthy. Background As a preliminary matter, many of the trends KFF identifies and that we highlight below are no doubt a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. The pandemic triggered a public health emergency and economic crisis that resulted in increased Medicaid enrollment, service offerings, and flexibility in service delivery, along with a heightened awareness of disparities in access to care and health outcomes.
Posted by
Daphne Kackloudis
Client Alert
Changes to Physician Assistant Statutes in Florida
October 22, 2021
In the last year, there have been many changes to the scope of practice and collaboration/supervision requirements for advanced practice providers such as APRNs and physician assistants in the state of Florida. In a previous Client Alert we discussed House Bill 607, which expanded the autonomous practice of APRNs providing primary care services in Florida.
Posted by
Amanda L. Waesch with Rachel Stermer
Client Alert
Healthcare Provisions in the Ohio FY 22-23 Budget
July 13, 2021
Governor Mike DeWine signed Ohio’s Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget bill (HB 110) into law on July 1, 2021. At almost 1,000 pages and 74.1 billion dollars, the budget lays out the State’s spending for the next two years. Below are a few highlighted provisions from the budget that will be important for the healthcare industry in Ohio
Posted by
Ashley Watson
Client Alert
The Masks Are Back: New OSHA Regulations for Healthcare Employers
June 11, 2021
Employment Law After Hours is back with a News Break Episode. Yesterday, OSHA published new rules for healthcare facilities, including hospitals, home health employers, nursing homes, ambulance companies, and assisted living facilities. These new rules are very cumbersome, requiring mask wearing for all employees, even those that are vaccinated. The only exception is for fully vaccinated employees (2 weeks post final dose) who are in a "well-defined" area where there is no reasonable expectation that any person with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 will be present.
Posted by
Bryan Meek