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BMD COVID-19 Healthcare Provider Resource Guide

Client Alert

Providers - for the latest information related to Medicaid/Medicare, Telehealth, HIPAA, CPT Codes, as well as Ohio and Federal Information, click here for a comprehensive resource guide for help in navigating the new normal during the Coronavirus pandemic.

For questions, please contact BMD Healthcare and Hospital Law Members:

Jack Diamond
jtdiamond@bmdllc.com
330.253.1820

Matt Heinle
maheinle@bmdllc.com
330.253.1832 

Jeana Singleton
jmsingleton@bmdllc.com
330.253.2001

Amanda Waesch
alwaesch@bmdllc.com
330.253.9185

Daphne Kackloudis
dlkackloudis@bmdllc.com
614.246.7508


Supreme Court Clears Path for TPS Terminations: What Employers Need to Know

The U.S. Supreme Court's June 25, 2026 decision in Mullin v. Doe and Trump v. Miot removed legal obstacles that had delayed the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti and Syria. The ruling also reinforces the administration's authority to terminate other TPS designations currently under review. Employers should immediately identify workers whose employment authorization is tied to affected TPS programs, review Form I-9 records, and prepare for forthcoming USCIS guidance before taking any employment action.

The Risks of Outsourcing Medical Billing and the Importance of State-Law Compliance

Offshoring medical billing and other administrative functions can reduce costs, but it also raises significant compliance, operational, and contractual risks. Although HIPAA does not explicitly prohibit protected health information from being accessed or stored outside the United States, healthcare providers and their vendors remain responsible for safeguarding patient information and complying with state-specific restrictions that may limit or prohibit offshore subcontracting.

Risks of Using AI-Generated, Implied Celebrity Endorsements in Advertising

Businesses using AI-generated celebrity images, videos, or voice simulations in advertising may face significant legal risks if the content falsely implies an endorsement, affiliation, or sponsorship. This article discusses potential exposure under false advertising, right of publicity, consumer protection, and professional conduct laws, and explains why disclaimers may not be enough to avoid liability.

CMS Requires Providers to Use an Updated Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) Form by May 12, 2026

CMS has released an updated Advance Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage (ABN), Form CMS-R-131, that all providers and suppliers must begin using by May 12, 2026. The revised form includes clearer language and formatting updates intended to improve patient understanding and compliance.

CMS and Ohio Ramp Up Fraud Enforcement in Home Health and Hospice

CMS and Ohio have launched sweeping new fraud prevention initiatives targeting home health and hospice providers, signaling a period of heightened scrutiny for enrollment, billing, documentation, and EVV compliance. While aimed at combating fraud, these measures also create significant operational and due process risks for compliant agencies, making proactive compliance programs, auditing, and governance more important than ever.