Federal Agencies Release Highly Anticipated Guidance for Accountable Care Organizations
Federal agencies release proposed rules and guidance for the creation and development of accountable care organizations under the Medicare Shared Savings Program. Read more...
New York State Enacts An Accountable Care Organization Demonstration Program
The State of New York has enacted a new law establishing a demonstration program for accountable care organizations. Read more...
Stand-Up MRI v. CareCore National, Decided on November 30, 2010, Considers Issue of Competitors Making Participation Decisions for Managed Care Networks
On November 30, 2010, a federal jury in New York found in the Stand-Up MRI v. CareCore National Case that CareCore had entered into a conspiracy that constituted an unreasonable restraint of trade and Stand-Up MRI had suffered injury to its business and to its prospective business relations. Read more...
December 31st Deadline for Certification of Compliance Program for Certain Medical Practices and Other Healthcare Providers under the NYS Medicaid Program
As a prerequisite to payment by the New York State Medicaid Program, certain providers and suppliers must implement an effective compliance program and certify the existence of their compliance program by December 31st of each year. Read more...