Health Law Daily Wrap Up
- TOP STORY—U.S.: Supreme Court invalidates HHS’ reduction of drug payments for 340B hospitals
- HEALTH CARE EMPLOYMENT ISSUES—5th Cir.: Healthcare employer’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policy did not constitute wrongful discharge
- HEALTH CARE REFORM—M.D.N.C.: State health plan that excludes coverage for transgender treatment is unconstitutional
- ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICARE/MEDICAID PROGRAMS—DAB DECISIONS: Pharmacy should have known about durable medical equipment accreditation requirements to maintain Medicare enrollment
- FRAUD AND ABUSE—DAB DECISIONS: 20 year exclusion from government health programs not unreasonable given culpability for $3M fraud
- SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES—DAB DECISIONS: Appellate board upheld civil monetary penalties against California nursing home
- FRAUD AND ABUSE—SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS: California doctor agrees to pay over $1 million to settle allegations of false Medicare charges
- COVID-19—CMS Letters: Survey frequency for compliance with health care staff vaccination requirements reduced
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