On August 25, 2020 the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued interim final regulations known as CMS-3401-IFC that become effective immediately upon publication in the Federal Register, scheduled for September...more
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On Tuesday, April 21, 2020, Governor Stitt issued a third amendment to Executive Order 2020-13... ordering that for as long as the Legislature concurs with his declared health emergency in Oklahoma any health care provider or...more
On Saturday, March 28, 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that it will make advance payments to hospitals, physicians, DME suppliers and other Medicare-participating providers and suppliers...more
Beginning in 2015, the newly enacted Medical Treatment Laws Information Act imposes educational requirements on Oklahoma health care providers related to patient end-of-life treatment decision-making. Two groups of...more
Reimbursement for medical services continues to decline. Continuing uncertainty about the Affordable Care Act persists. Government regulations create burdensome paperwork, busywork, and compliance headaches. Technology costs...more