Article(s) published by this organization: 6
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 | Health Care Organizations Targeted with the Fraud Enforcement Recovery Act Michael A. Dowell; Theodora Oringher Miller & Richman PC; August 7, 2009, previously published on July 2009 President Obama recently signed the Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009 (FERA). Although it was primarily directed toward mortgage fraud, the FERA also amends the civil False Claims Act to significantly expand the potential for False Claims Act liability and gives the government enhanced... |
| OIG Approves Free Transportation Program for Family and Friends Michael A. Dowell; Theodora Oringher Miller & Richman PC; May 7, 2009, previously published on April 2009 On March 13, 2009, the HHS Office of Inspector General (OIG) issued Advisory Opinion No. 09-01 analyzing the propriety of a free local transportation program for friends and family of the residents of a skilled nursing facility ("SNF"). |
| Economic Stimulus Bill Adds New HIPAA Privacy and Security Requirements Michael A. Dowell; Theodora Oringher Miller & Richman PC; March 25, 2009, previously published on February 2009 The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (the "HITECH Act") section of the federal stimulus package contains provisions that significantly expand the scope of HIPAA Privacy and Security requirements. |
| Privacy, Security and HIPPA Update: New Requirements for Healthcare Providers and Facilities Michael A. Dowell; Theodora Oringher Miller & Richman PC; February 26, 2009, previously published on January 2009 AB 211, adds Section 130203 to the Health and Safety Code, which requires health care providers to (1) "establish and implement appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the privacy of a patient's medical information" and (2) "reasonably safeguard... |
| New Laws Limit Billing and Service Arrangements for Radiology and Other Diagnostic Services Michael A. Dowell; Theodora Oringher Miller & Richman PC; January 26, 2009, previously published on December 2008 When a patient receives a diagnostic service, such as diagnostic imaging, EKG, laboratory or pathology service, there are two parts to the charge. |
| Update Your Compliance Plan to Address OIG's Work Plan Targets for 2009 Michael A. Dowell; Theodora Oringher Miller & Richman PC; October 26, 2009, previously published on November 2008 The OIG is responsible for deterring fraud and abuse by identifying systemic weaknesses and vulnerabilities that can be mitigated through corporate compliance programs. |
