Chattanooga, Tenn.-based Erlanger Health System has filed a federal lawsuit to recover the tens of millions of dollars it allegedly issued Hutcheseon Medical Center under a previous management agreement, according to a Chattanoogan report.
Legal & Regulatory Issues
American Medical Association President and CEO James L. Madara, MD, has urged HHS to reconsider making physicians convert to ICD-10.
As the deadline for ICD-10 conversion draws closer, healthcare providers, payers and others are buckling down to train staff members, conduct testing and prepare for a successful transition to the new system.
The House Ways and Means Committee has released its fourth discussion draft of tax code reform legislation, including several healthcare-related changes.
In 2013, seven hospitals agreed to pay fines as part of settlements related to physician self-referral and kickback allegations.
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CMS has released a free online resource for small physician practices.
The federal government set a new record for healthcare fraud recoveries in fiscal year 2013, recouping $4.3 billion.
CMS has posted final checklists for ICD-10 end-to-end testing for payers, large providers, small providers, vendor-to-provider testing and vendor-to-payer testing.
The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago has ruled the University of Notre Dame (Ind.) must adhere to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act's contraceptive mandate, according to a report from The Hill.
In light of Hurricane Sandy's aftermath, a New Jersey bill would ensure hospitals and other critical facilities get their power back on as soon as possible during emergencies, according to a New Jersey Spotlight report.