May 5, 2025
Navigating IRS Scrutiny: Ensuring Compliance for Tax-Exempt Entities
Healthcare executives are advised to consider the significance of a ruling issued in 2024 by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) which revoked the tax-exempt status of a non-profit organization. In Private Letter Ruling* 202437007, the IRS determined that a non-profit organization had failed the
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HIPAA Disclosures of Protected Health Information after Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization: Foster Swift Highlights Navigating Michigan and Federal Law
July 19, 2022
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After the Supreme Court’s ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization overturned Roe v. Wade on June 24, 2022, the Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) was tasked with
CMS Guidance Ends Waivers for COVID-19
April 15, 2022
CMS Guidance Ends Waivers for COVID-19
On April 7, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued an update to the COVID-19 emergency declaration blanket waivers for specific providers. The memorandum, which was issued by the Director of the Quality, Safety & Oversight Group, details the numerous changes that will take
Update to CMS Guidance on Shared Health Care Facilities
February 17, 2022
Update to CMS Guidance on Shared Health Care Facilities
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have recently released updated guidance regarding hospital co-locations arrangements. After nearly two years of deliberations and revisions, the final Guidance for Hospital Co-location with Other Hospitals or Health Care Facilities (the “Final Guidance”) was released
Licensing Flexibility Codified through SB 759
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Licensing Flexibility Codified through SB 759
On December 27, 2021, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Senate Bill 759 into law, which took effect immediately. SB 759 allows individuals without a license for the practice of a health profession to perform certain limited duties. For example, students in a health profession training program may
Impact of Biden's EO on Healthcare Industry
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Impact of Biden’s EO on Healthcare Industry
On July 9, 2021, President Biden issued an Executive Order (EO) on Promoting Competition in the American Economy where he seeks to address many facets of the American economy and promote a more competitive marketplace.One of the primary areas of concern is the healthcare sector.
Update on Relaxed Visitation Restrictions and Implementation Requirements for Residential Care Facilities
March 4, 2021
Update on Relaxed Visitation Restrictions and Implementation Requirements for Residential Care Facilities
On March 2, 2021, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (“MDHHS”) issued an Emergency Order that relaxes the visitation requirements for residential care facilities. The December 8, 2020 MDHHS Order involving residential care facilities was rescinded. The March
HIPAA Compliance Considerations During the Pandemic
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HIPAA Compliance Considerations During the Pandemic
This article has been updated with new information since it was originally published on November 16, 2020. As health care providers continue to face new challenges relating to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important for providers to maintain compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability
Significant Changes to Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute Finalized
January 12, 2021
Significant Changes to Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute Finalized
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) recently issued two highly-anticipated final rules (collectively, the “Final Rule”) to modernize and clarify the regulations that interpret the Physician Self-Referral Statute (“Stark”) and the Anti-Kickback Statute (“AKS”). According to HHS, the Final Rule