Tag Archives: Regulatory
Imminent Withholding of Medicare Physician Payments Appears Likely
Recently posted in the National Law Review an article by attorney Frank R. Ciesla of Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C. regarding the Medicare payment rate which are scheduled to go into effect January 1, 2012: As of today, there still has not been a resolution of the threatened reductions to the Medicare payment rate which …
Thirty-Two Health Care Organizations to Participate in Pioneer ACO Program
Barnes & Thornburg LLP‘s Heather Fesko Delgado recently posted in the National Law Review an article about 32 health care organizations from around the country will participate in the Pioneer Accountable Care Organization (ACO) program. According to a U.S. Department of Health & Human Services media release that was issued earlier today, 32 health care organizations from around the country will participate …
NLRB Approves Significant Changes to Representation Election Procedures
Recently published in The National Law Review an article byJ. Kevin Hennessy, Kenneth F. Sparks, Mark L. Stolzenburg and Lyle S. Zuckerman of Vedder Price P.C. regarding NLRB’s vote at a public meeting on November 30, 2011: In June 2011, the National Labor Relations Board issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that sought to significantly change the procedures for representation elections under the National Labor Relations Act. The purpose …
Brief Filed in Litigation Challenging the NLRB’s Final Rule Requiring All Employers to Post Notice of Employee Rights Under the NLRA
Recently posted in the National Law Review an article by Labor & Employment Practice of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP regarding the NLRB’s Final rule: On August 25, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or Board) issued a Final Rule (Rule) that requires all employers subject to the Board’s jurisdiction—i.e., the vast majority of employers doing business in the …
Government Coercion As A Vehicle To Alter Healthcare
Posted on November 14, 2011 in the National Law Review an article by attorney Frank R. Ciesla of Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C. regarding the Massachusetts Legislature, which previously mandates health insurance for all, has now moved into its next stage of attempting to contain the cost of healthcare: The front page of the New York Times on Tuesday, …
Wisconsin Eliminates Income Tax Disparity on Health Coverage for Adult Children
Posted on November 9, 2011 in the National Law Review an article by attorneys Kelli A. Toronyi, Charles P. Stevens and Kirk A. Pelikan of Michael Best & Friedrich LLP regarding Wis. Act 49.: On November 4, 2011, Governor Walker signed into law 2011 Senate Bill 203 now known as 2011 Wis. Act 49. The bill, which received large bipartisan support among Wisconsin legislators, exempts …
OSHA Seeking Comment on SOX Whistleblower Complaint Rules
Posted in the National Law Review an article by attorney Virginia E. Robinson of Greenberg Traurig regarding OSHA seeking public comment on interim final rules that revise its regulations on the filing and handling of Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) whistleblower complaints The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is seeking public comment on interim …
Department of Labor Revises Conflict Disclosure Requirements for Labor Union Officials
Barnes & Thornburg LLP‘s Labor and Employment Law Department recently posted in the National Law Review an article about the United States Department of Labor’s Office of Labor-Management Standards adopted a final rule revising the information that union officials must disclose on Form LM-30, the Labor Organization Office and Employee Report.: On Oct. 26, 2011, the United States Department …
CMS Releases its CY 2012 OPPS Final Rule
Posted recently in the National Law Review by Scott J. Thill of von Briesen & Roper, S.C. regarding CY 2012 Outpatient Prospective Pzyment System: CMS has released its CY 2012 Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) Final Rule, effective January 1, 2012. Notable provisions of the Final Rule include: A market basket update of 1.9%. Adjustment to payment rates for certain cancer …
Medicare Part B premiums for 2012 lower than projected
Recently posted in the National Law Review an article by U.S. Department of Human & Health Services regarding Medicare Part B premiums: Affordable Care Act helps keep Medicare affordable The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that Medicare Part B premiums in 2012 will be lower than previously projected and the Part B deductible will decrease …
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