I was quoted in a Law360 Healthcare Authority article examining the recent indictment against two executives of Done Global Inc. accused of defrauding government programs by improperly providing Adderall via telehealth visits.
Continue Reading Recent DOJ Indictment Involving Done Global Telehealth PrescriptionsFalse Claims Act Case Unsealed Against Cerebral, Showing Continued Scrutiny of Telehealth Prescriptions
A qui tam False Claims Act (FCA) complaint was recently unsealed against Cerebral, a telehealth startup that provides virtual mental-health therapy, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Iowa.
Continue Reading False Claims Act Case Unsealed Against Cerebral, Showing Continued Scrutiny of Telehealth PrescriptionsTelehealth Scrutiny Following COVID-19 Pandemic
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many healthcare providers have relied on telehealth options to provide patients access to care. But, as I discussed in a recent article for Physicians Practice, “As long as utilization of telehealth services remains high, corresponding scrutiny and government enforcement efforts will remain focused on this area.”
In the article, I recommend ways that physicians and other providers can prepare for this additional scrutiny:
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The California Insurance Frauds Prevention Act: Recent Developments Regarding California’s Powerful Commercial Health Insurance Fraud Statute
We have previously discussed the California Insurance Frauds Prevention Act (IFPA)–a state antifraud statute that, while modeled on the False Claims Act (FCA), is unique in targeting fraud in the commercial health insurance space.
Continue Reading The California Insurance Frauds Prevention Act: Recent Developments Regarding California’s Powerful Commercial Health Insurance Fraud StatuteRegister Now | HHS-OIG Year in Review Webinar Replay
In 2023, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) offered the industry new and updated guidance tools and a late flurry of advisory opinions. Join us for a webinar in which we will provide a high-level overview of 2023’s most significant and helpful guidance documents.
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In 2023, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) offered the industry new and updated guidance tools and a late flurry of advisory opinions. Join us on February 27 from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. CT for a webinar in which we will provide a high-level overview of 2023’s most significant and helpful guidance documents.
Continue Reading Register Now | HHS-OIG Year in Review WebinarHHS-OIG Year in Review 2023
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) is tasked with providing objective oversight to protect the integrity and promote the efficiency of Medicare, Medicaid, and more than 100 other federal healthcare programs, as well as the health and welfare of the people they serve.
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HHS-OIG Year In Review 2022
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) continues to offer valuable insights to the healthcare industry as to how best to approach increasingly complex healthcare fraud and abuse issues. Bass, Berry & Sims is pleased to share this HHS-OIG Year In Review (HHS-OIG YIR) that highlights key guidance OIG issued in 2022, as well as other items of import involving the agency.
Continue Reading HHS-OIG Year In Review 2022Register Now | 8th Annual Nashville Healthcare Fraud Conference
Please join us for the 8th Annual Nashville Healthcare Fraud Conference hosted by Bass, Berry & Sims and the Tennessee Hospital Association. Eligible for more than seven hours of CLE credit (including ethics), this complimentary program will take place on December 8th in Nashville (full day). The conference will be broadcast virtually the mornings of December 15th and 16th. Continue Reading Register Now | 8th Annual Nashville Healthcare Fraud Conference
[WEBINAR] Healthcare Data Breaches in 2020: Safeguarding Your Company During the “New Normal”
It is safe to say that 2020 has been nothing short of challenging for the healthcare industry, especially when it comes to maintaining data privacy and security. Among countless other areas, the impact of COVID-19 has resulted in a spike in telehealth options, creating more vulnerabilities for the security of patient data. More than ever, healthcare professionals must prioritize data security and proactively assess areas of risk within their company’s operational structure.
In this webinar available now on demand, Bass, Berry & Sims attorneys are joined by professionals in the healthcare field to discuss best practices, new enforcement updates, and COVID-19-related developments to help protect your company’s data, maintain compliance with government agencies, and respond accordingly if and when a breach occurs.
This complimentary webinar covers the following topics:
- The Basics – Beginner HIPAA knowledge for those new to this area of work, including helpful resources and best practices.
- Enforcement Actions – Government agency developments and updates on the current regulatory climate.
- Pandemic Pitfalls – Impacts resulting from COVID-19 and how to spot bad actors taking advantage of vulnerabilities.
Who Should Attend?
- In-house legal counsel.
- Privacy officers.
- Compliance officers.
- C-level executives, consultants and principals in the healthcare industry.
CLE Credit
This program has been approved for General Tennessee CLE credit. Certificate of completion and other necessary application forms provided for use in other jurisdictions.