Congress Most Likely Pass Regulatory Reduction Bill, Says Leader
May 8—Although many healthcare issues are calling for congressional action this year, the run-up to the mid-term elections likely will limit legislative advancements to a regulatory relief package, according to a congressional health leader.
April 9-13 Policy Watch: CMS Tells Providers to Prepare for New Medicare Cards
April 6—Providers will start to see new identification cards presented this month by Medicare enrollees, and that may require action steps.
Negotiating Tough Physician Deals: Preparing for Success and Regulatory Compliance
Stuart J. Schaff and Karin Chernoff Kaplan examine how to improve the negotiating position of hospitals and health systems entering into contracts with physicians, while ensuring compliance.
Survey Underscores Growing Importance of Compliance and Ethics Training
In general, compliance professionals are not satisfied with the level of training provided to their boards. A lack of effective training could open organizations up to lawsuits and litigation.
Making the Business Case for Compliance in Healthcare Organizations
Rebekah Sharpe describes the pitfalls of noncompliance.
FDA Delays Cause Drug Cost Spikes
Regulatory hurdles could be contributing to the high cost of generic drugs.
DOJ Guidance on Compliance Effectiveness
New guidance highlights common questions that prosecutors ask when judging compliance program effectiveness.
Ask the Experts Answer: Charge Tickets
How long should we keep charge tickets in the ambulatory care setting?
HFMA Comment Letter on IRS’s Proposed Rule: Additional Requirements for Charitable Hospitals
HFMA submitted comments to the Office Management and Budget in response to the Department of the Treasury and IRS's proposed regulations under Section 501(r)(4)-(6)
HFMA Comment Letter on IRS’s Proposed Rule: Additional Requirements for Charitable Hospitals, Section 501(c)(3)
HFMA submitted comments to the Office of Management and Budget in response to the Department of the Treasury and IRS's proposed regulations under Section 501(r) of the code, as published in the June 26, 2012, Federal Register.