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CMS Publishes New Stark Rules: Per Click Leases to Be Banned, "Stand in the Shoes" Modified
Ross D'Emanuele, September 2, 2008
On August 19, 2008 CMS finalized additional Stark regulations ("Stark IV"), based on various proposals it first published in the 2008 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and the 2009 Inpatient Prospective Payment System proposed rules.

California Supreme Court Affirms Strong Stance against Non-Competition Agreements
Karen E. Wentzel, August 29, 2008
The California Supreme Court has once again affirmed California's strong public policy in favor of open competition and employee mobility.

New Medicare Secondary Payer Reporting Requirements
Jessica Forbes Olson, Leslie J. Anderson, August 29, 2008
The Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007 (the "Act") will require group health plan insurers, third-party administrators, and some plan administrators and fiduciaries to comply with new Medicare Secondary Payer ("MSP") reporting requirements effective January 1,...