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Final ACO Regulations are Released - Is this the Beginning of a New Era for Health Care?
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released the final rules for Accountable Care Organizations ("ACOs") on October 20, 2011. (The final rules will be officially published in the November 2, 2011 issue of the federal register.) The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued a press release that contains an overview of the ACO initiative as well as relevant links to related documents. Read More ›
Categories: Accountable Care Organizations, Health Care Reform, Hospitals, Physicians
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Foster Swift Sponsors Lansing Regional Chamber 2011 Health Care Forum
On Thursday, October 6, 2011, Foster Swift sponsored the Lansing Regional Chamber 2011 Health Care Forum. Many of the Foster Swift Health Care Group attorneys were in attendance. The event included speakers such as Alisa Bennett from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan; Greg Rhodes from Mercer Health and Benefits, LLC; Margo Johnson from Mercer Health and Benefits, LLC; Nancy McKeague from Michigan Health and Hospital Association (MHA); and Julie Mann from JMann Consulting Group. Additionally, the Health Care Forum led into the October Economic Club Luncheon where Dennis Swan, President and CEO of Sparrow Health System, gave the keynote presentation. Read More ›
Categories: Health Care Reform
Choosing Your Health Care Alliance Partner
Everyone in the health care industry is confronted with consolidation. If you are a health care provider, you are likely to be confronted with it as governmental regulations and cost pressures continue to prompt alliances and networks among competitors. Also, anyone looking to engage in the new Accountable Care Organizations created by the Health Reform Act most likely will be joining forces with additional health care entities. As a health care business attorney, I have been on both sides of the table. If you are considering an alliance, here are a few suggestions for you to consider based upon my experience in selecting an alliance or network partner. Read More ›
Categories: Health Care Reform, Hospitals, Insurance, Physicians
Updates from State Bar of Michigan's Health Care Law Section Annual Meeting
Members of the Foster Swift Health Care Law Practice Group attended the Annual Meeting of the State Bar of Michigan's Health Care Law Section on Wednesday, September 21, 2011. A highlight of the day was when Gary McRay was inaugurated to the Health Care Law Section's first Class of Fellows. The Class of Fellows recognizes distinguished practitioners for their professional contributions and dedication to the practice of health care law. McRay was one of only 10 attorneys inducted as a Fellow. Grateful to receive such an honor, McRay expressed that he "would like to thank the State Bar of Michigan for the award" and noted that he was "honored to be included with the other lawyers in the first class of fellows." Read More ›
Categories: Health Care Reform, Regulatory
Hot Off the Presses: Foster Swift Health Care Law Newsletter
The latest edition of the Foster Swift Health Care Law Newsletter has just been released. Topics include Electronic Health Records, Medicare Reimbursement for Resident Research and Hospital Community Needs Assessments. In order to whet your appetite, below is a brief summary of the articles: Read More ›
Categories: Billing/Payment, Electronic Health Records, Health Care Reform, Health Insurance Exchange, HITECH Act, Hospitals, Medicare/Medicaid, Physicians
Medicare Provider-Supplier Revalidation: Are You Ready?
All providers and suppliers that were enrolled with the Medicare program prior to March 25, 2011 will be asked to revalidate their enrollment information in the near future. According to a statement issued by the Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ("CMS"), intermediaries will begin contacting providers and suppliers to do the following: Read More ›
Categories: Billing/Payment, Health Care Reform, Hospitals, Medicare/Medicaid, Physicians
4th Circuit Opinions on Health Care Reform Sidestep Issue of Constitutionality
The 4th Circuit Court of Appeals has issued two opinions related to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ("PPACA"), also commonly referred to as Health Care Reform. What is interesting in these two decisions is that the appellate court refrains from ruling on the constitutionality of PPACA. Instead, it does not even address the issue because it found adequate grounds to dismiss both cases based on lack of jurisdiction. Read More ›
Categories: Employment, Health Care Reform, Insurance, Regulatory
Score Tied: Health Reform - 1, Opponents - 1
The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals recently issued a decision declaring that the "individual mandate" provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ("PPACA") are unconstitutional. This decision directly conflicts with the decision issued by the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals earlier this summer. Read More ›
Categories: Health Care Reform, Hospitals, Insurance, Physicians
US Supreme Court Receives Health Reform Challenge
In the race to the top, the 6th Circuit decision upholding the constitutionality of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ("PPACA") is the first to come before the United States Supreme Court. In response to the 6th Circuit's adverse ruling against it (discussed here), the Thomas More Law Center, et. al., recently petitioned the Supreme Court for review.
The Petition specifically presents two questions for consideration by the Supreme Court: Read More ›
Categories: Health Care Reform, Insurance
First Appellate Holding: PPACA is Constitutional
On June 29, 2011, the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals issued the first appellate decision with regard to the constitutionality of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ("PPACA"). In a split decision (2-1), the court upheld the minimum coverage provision of PPACA (also know as the 'individual mandate') as constitutional. The individual mandate essentially fines non-exempt persons for not securing minimum essential health insurance coverage. The court noted that this provision was effectively a regulation on the practice of self-insuring (an individual's actions in arranging his or her own financial affairs to compensate for future health care needs). Read More ›
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Best Lawyers® 2021
Congratulations to the attorneys of the Health Care practice group at Foster Swift Collins & Smith, PC for their inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America 2021 edition. Firm-wide, 44 lawyers were listed. Best Lawyers lists are compiled based on an exhaustive peer-review evaluation and as lawyers are not required or allowed to pay a fee to be listed; inclusion in Best Lawyers is considered a singular honor. Health Care practice group members listed in Best Lawyers are as follows:
- Jennifer B. Van Regenmorter, Holland
To see the full list of Foster Swift attorneys listed in Best Lawyers 2021, click here.