Physician Feedback Program

On July 15, 2008 Congress passed the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (MIPPA), overriding President Bush’s veto.

No Payment for “Never Events”

Starting October 1, 2008, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) will no longer reimburse hospitals for 11 conditions attributable to avoidable secondary conditions acquired by patients during

Medicare Money for Using EHR

Primary care physicians in Maryland, as well as in Washington D.C., may be selected by The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to receive additional Medicare dollars under a new 5-year

Maryland’s Flexible Leave Law

Maryland’s Flexible Leave Act will go into effect on October 1, 2008. The new law applies to all Maryland employers with 15 or more employees.

Hospital Employed Physicians: the Lessons of Sulzbach

In September of 2007, the federal government filed a federal False Claims complaint (Complaint) against the former Corporate Integrity Program Director of Tenet Healthcare, Christi Sulzbach.

Did You Know? Fall 2008

Repayment of Income Guarantee: Did you know that a federal judge preliminarily refused to enforce a physician income guarantee agreement because the hospital may have inaccurately

Maryland Tax Reform Act of 2007: Additional Tax Reporting For Corporate Groups - October 15, 2008 Deadline

The Maryland General Assembly enacted a statute last November that included a provision that requires each corporation doing  business in Maryland, which is a member of an affiliated group of

Maryland Legal Alert - October 2008

MORTGAGE LENDERS/BROKERS: DEADLINE FOR RED FLAGS PROGRAM IS LOOMING

ALERT: Electricity and Natural Gas Suppliers, Brokers and Salespersons

The Maryland Public Service Commission has ordered one of the largest fines in its history —$150,000— against an electricity supplier.
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