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Health Care Providers and the Red Flag Regulations
T. Matthew Creech, Lucas Horner, August 15, 2009, previously published by Health Care Law Note (Smith Moore Leatherwood) on October 2008
On the surface, the Red Flag regulations appear to be unrelated to the health care industry. It is widely recognized, however, that health care providers likely fall within the regulations¿ broad definition of ¿creditor¿ and have patient accounts that would fall within the broad scope of ¿covered...

Region C Recovery Audit Contractor ("RAC") Announces Issues Available for RAC Review
Allyson Jones Labban, Barry S. Herrin, November 18, 2009, previously published by Health Care Law Note (SML) on August 2009
Connolly Healthcare, the Recovery Audit Contractor ("RAC") for Region C, has posted the first set of CMC-approved audit issues that will be the subject of RAC audits. These audit issues affect outpatient hospitals and physicians in South Carolina.

New Medicare Secondary Payer Mandatory Reporting Requirements from CMS
Erin Zuiker, April 30, 2009, previously published by Health Care Law Note (Smith Moore Leatherwood) on March 2009
In these tough economic times, all types of businesses and governments are trying to reduce costs and save money. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (¿CMS¿) is no exception. Although initiatives to save taxpayer dollars always have been a part of the Medicare program, this new round...