Two major recent regulatory developments highlight the need for health care organizations to focus on compliance concerning requests for access to patient health information. HIPAA Right of Access Initiative As most health care businesses are generally aware, HIPAA has long required[1] that, Continue Reading
Estate Planning Weekly COVID-19 Update – 10.21.20
This weekly COVID-19 update is brought to you by our Chambliss Estate Planning team. We are sharing articles, legal developments, external resources, and tips for coping during these uncertain times. Each weekly issue will cover various trends of vital interest in the world of estate planning, elder Continue Reading
CMS Eases Repayment Terms for Borrowers Under Medicare Accelerated and Advance Payment Program
On October 8, 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced notable changes to the terms of Accelerated and Advance Payment Program (AAPP) loans that were issued to various health care entities earlier this year in connection with the COVID-19 outbreak. Under the AAPP's Continue Reading
HHS Releases Key Guidance for Health Care Providers Seeking Phase 3 Funding
Health care providers who are interested in applying for the new Phase 3 General Distribution of $20 billion from the Provider Relief Fund (PRF) now have access to key guidance from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Late yesterday (October 5, 2020), HHS released 43 frequently Continue Reading
SBA Issues Key Guidance on Change of Ownership for PPP Loan Recipients
The Small Business Administration (SBA) recently issued a Procedural Notice (the Notice) containing details about the required procedure that Paycheck Protection Program borrowers (PPP borrowers) must follow when engaging in a transaction that involves a change of ownership. The Notice states Continue Reading
HHS Phase 3 Makes $20 Billion Available in Health Care Provider Relief Fund – Apply by Nov. 6
Yesterday (October 1, 2020), the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a new Phase 3 General Distribution of $20 billion for health care providers from the Provider Relief Fund (PRF). Providers will have from October 5, 2020, through November 6, 2020, to apply for the Continue Reading
PRF Reporting Requirements Available; Reporting System Availability Delayed Until 2021
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has finally released detailed reporting requirements for Provider Relief Fund (PRF) payments, while also advising that the availability of its reporting system—previously stated as opening no later than October 1, 2020—will be delayed until Continue Reading
Estate Planning Weekly COVID-19 Update – 09.22.20
This weekly COVID-19 update is brought to you by our Chambliss Estate Planning team. We are sharing articles, legal developments, external resources, and tips for coping during these uncertain times. Each weekly issue will cover various trends of vital interest in the world of estate planning, elder Continue Reading
Estate Planning Weekly COVID-19 Update – 09.16.20
This weekly COVID-19 update is brought to you by our Chambliss Estate Planning team. We are sharing articles, legal developments, external resources, and tips for coping during these uncertain times. Each weekly issue will cover various trends of vital interest in the world of estate planning, elder Continue Reading
Department of Labor Narrows Health Care Provider Exemption to FFCRA Paid Leave Entitlement
Late yesterday, the Department of Labor (DOL) published regulatory guidance relating to employee paid leave entitlements under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The guidance predominantly further responds to a legal challenge to the regulations by providing greater explanations Continue Reading