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U.S. Department of Labor Issues New Rules Concerning Association Health Plans

Julie LaVille Hamlet — Thu, 08 Nov 2018 09:00:01 -0500

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued final regulations that expanded the availability of association health plans ("AHPs").

Skilled Nursing Facility and Hospice Contracts – Prime Time to Update

Julie LaVille Hamlet, Jennifer B. Van Regenmorter — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 09:00:02 -0400

Effective November 28, 2016, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services published a final rule which revised the Medicare Conditions of Participation for Long-Term Care Facilities. There are three different phases of implementation.

Update on the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Proposed Rules for Licensing Health Facilities and Agencies

Julie LaVille Hamlet, Jennifer B. Van Regenmorter — Mon, 08 Oct 2018 09:00:03 -0400

Earlier this year, the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) issued proposed administrative rules relating to the licensing of health care facilities. Currently, there are separate sets of rules that apply to each type of health facility, such as hospitals, hospices, and nursing homes.

Updates to the Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records Regulations

Julie LaVille Hamlet, Caroline Renner (Summer Associate) — Mon, 04 Jun 2018 09:00:04 -0400

Earlier this year, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), finalized updates to the Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records regulation at 42 CFR Part 2 ("Part 2").

Cybersecurity Concerns in Health Care

Taylor A. Gast, Julie LaVille Hamlet, Caroline Renner (Summer Associate) — Thu, 31 May 2018 09:00:05 -0400

Health care systems are eager to adapt to newer technology and widespread network options, all in the name of giving patients the best possible care. However, this comes with a price: more outlets for hackers to breach valuable data.

Update on Michigan’s New Requirements for Prescribing Controlled Substances

Thu, 10 May 2018 09:00:06 -0400

The Legislature has delayed the effective date of a key provision in the new controlled substance prescribing laws until March 31, 2019, or until the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) promulgates rules on the subject.

IRS Begins Enforcement of ACA Employer Mandate

Julie LaVille Hamlet, Mindi M. Johnson — Mon, 05 Feb 2018 09:00:07 -0500

The IRS recently began enforcing the employer mandate provision of the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”) by assessing penalties on noncompliant employers for the 2015 calendar year.

Michigan Adopts New Requirements for Controlled Substance Prescriptions

Mon, 22 Jan 2018 09:00:08 -0500

In response to growing concerns about misuse and abuse of opioid medications, Michigan has enacted three statutes amending the Public Health Code. The new statutes impose specific requirements on physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners (“prescribers”) who prescribe controlled substances and on pharmacists who fill those prescriptions.

MDHHS Issues New Guidelines for Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) Organizations in Michigan

Julie LaVille Hamlet, Jennifer B. Van Regenmorter — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 09:00:09 -0500

Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) organizations provide certain medical and social services to eligible individuals who meet the Long Term Care level of care criteria.