The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced the expiration of its enforcement discretion related to compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996...more
On July 31, 2020 and August 10, 2020, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued press releases announcing a second chance to apply for funding for certain Medicare providers and extended application...more
Update (June 11, 2020): This article was originally published on June 9, 2020. It has been updated to reflect new guidance released on June 10, 2020, by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the updated...more
On June 9, 2020, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that it will distribute $25 billion from the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund (Provider Relief Fund) to healthcare providers...more
The 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to have a significant effect on American lives and businesses. The healthcare industry is no exception, and private equity funds and other strategic buyers that invest...more
As states begin to reopen during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare providers will be seeking to capture demand and develop new patient opportunities. McGuireWoods partners Holly Buckley and Geoff Cockrell and John...more
General Distribution Portal Submission Closing on June 3, 2020 -
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced on May 20 that eligible providers have until June 3, 2020, to accept the Terms and Conditions and...more
After issuing additional guidance regarding the Provider Relief Fund on May 6, 2020, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced on May 7 that providers would be given 15 additional days (through at least...more
Businesses are starting to reopen as stay-at-home orders and business closures resulting from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) begin to ease. Unfortunately, reopening likely will not be an immediate return to business as...more
On April 26, 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced it was immediately suspending its advance payment program to Part B suppliers, and re-evaluating the amounts that will be paid to providers under...more
On April 22, 2020, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the release of the remaining $70 billion of the $100 billion Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund (Provider Relief Fund)...more
This article was originally published April 2, 2020. It has been updated to reflect new guidance made available recently in federal responses to the COVID-19 pandemic and summarizes important interactions that healthcare...more
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released its first phase of recommendations regarding reopening medical facilities for the provision of non-emergent procedures unrelated to the 2019 novel...more
Update: This article was originally published April 2, 2020. It has been updated to reflect new guidance made available recently in federal responses to the COVID-19 pandemic and summarizes important interactions that...more
As countless U.S. businesses face unprecedented challenges due to the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19), federal and state government and private organizations have mobilized to provide financial support to businesses...more
On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). This is alert is part of a series of alerts discussing the CARES Act provisions that are most important to...more
3/31/2020
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On March 28, 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released guidance expanding its Accelerated and Advanced Payment Program, which now allows most Medicare Part A and Part B providers and suppliers to...more
As effects from the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic set in, stay-at-home orders and business closures are disrupting American lives and businesses. The healthcare industry is no exception, with the pandemic both...more
3/30/2020
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On March 25, 2020, the U.S. Senate passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) by a 96-0 vote. Thereafter, on March 27, 2020, the U.S. House of Representatives agreed to pass the CARES Act (H.R....more
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During this unprecedented public health emergency created by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), in an effort to slow the spread, protect healthcare providers and consumers from exposure, and ensure healthcare resources remain...more
As the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread and disrupt American lives and businesses, the healthcare industry will experience significant practical, financial and legal challenges. As federal and local...more
On March 16, 2020, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed corrections to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201), which was originally passed by the House on March 14, 2020. On March 19, the...more
The unprecedented public health emergency created by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has sparked action by the U.S. government to ensure greater access to healthcare via telehealth services, especially for high-risk...more
On March 14, 2020, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 363 to 40 (with one representative voting present) to pass H.R. 6201 – Families First Coronavirus Response Act. The bipartisan legislation, negotiated between House...more
As part of the White House Coronavirus Task Force’s ongoing efforts to respond to and contain the spread of the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19), on March 10, 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a...more