Referral Update

If anything is certain in health care regula­tion, it is the constant evolution of the law involving referrals between health care providers.

OIG's Model Compliance Plan for Physicians

On June 7, 2000, the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services (OIG) issued a draft compliance guidance for physicians to prevent fraud and abuse in government

Maryland Regulatory News - Fall 2000

Is it Time to Convert Your C Corp to an S Corp?

Most professional corporations are taxed as corporations, and are thereby known as C corporations.

Breach a Contract, Save a Buck

Hospitals in Maryland and throughout the country are looking for ways to cut expenses to generate a profit, because hospital revenues remain flat.

Did You Know? Fall 2000

Outpatient Do Not Resuscitate Orders: Did you know that Maryland health care providers, other than certified/licensed emergency medi­cal (EMS) personnel, may now provide, withhold

HIPAA

This article appeared in the July 25, 2000 issue of "The Daily Record".

HIPAA Privacy Standards for Electronic Exchange of Health Info

This article appeared in the July 25,2000 issue of "The Daily Record".

Did You Fail to File a Form 5500?

Most private-sector employee benefit plans are required to file an annual Form 5500. The Department of Labor (DOL) may impose a penalty of $1,100 for each day a Form 5500 was not timely filed.

Maryland Regulatory News - Summer 2000

1. In April, the Health Services Cost Review Commission (HSCRC) released its annual hospital disclosure report.