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FTC Prohibits Most Noncompete Agreements Between Employers and Workers

Foster Swift

Federal Trade Commission (FTC) approved and issued a final rule to take effect in 120 days prohibiting most noncompete agreements between employers and workers. Workers | Legal Challenges Expected: Foster Swift Tags: Alerts and Updates , Employment , Labor Relations , Lawsuit , News

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California Consumer Privacy Act can cause headaches for healthcare orgs

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"It’s critical for organizations to proactively comply with CCPA regulations, rather than face expensive legal battles," said Raj Sharman, professor of management science and systems at the University of Buffalo School of Management, in a statement. Sometimes failing to comply can carry a big price tag: The U.S.

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Nursing Home Arbitration Agreements: Recent Trends in Citation Risks and Solutions

Hall Render

When used appropriately, these agreements can streamline conflict resolution processes, but operators must tread carefully to ensure compliance with the regulations. The Arbitration Regulations revised the requirements for arbitration agreements when they are used by nursing homes to resolve disputes with their residents.

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Significant Changes to Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute Finalized

Foster Swift

Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) recently issued two highly-anticipated final rules (collectively, the “Final Rule”) to modernize and clarify the regulations that interpret the Physician Self-Referral Statute (“Stark”) and the Anti-Kickback Statute (“AKS”).

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What Are The Current Regulatory Changes And Compliance Requirements That ASCs Need To Be Aware Of In Their Billing Practices?

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Isaac Smith, Billing, Coding, and Reimbursement Specialist at Medcare MSO ASCs are types of medical facilities that are subject to stringent regulations. These laws regulate everything pertaining to ASCs, from their day-to-day operations to the manner in which they are compensated.

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Louisiana Woman Arrested for Stealing from Nursing Home Resident

Healthcare Compliance Blog

It is a violation of federal and state regulations for any persons, including facility staff, volunteers, visitors, family members or guardians, or another resident, to exploit or misappropriate a resident’s funds or personal property. Her bond was set at $26,000.

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CNA Prosecuted by AG for Stealing from Resident in Nursing Home

Healthcare Compliance Blog

The case was investigated by MFCU agents and was prosecuted by the Oklahoma Assistant Attorneys General, who have statewide jurisdiction to investigate and prosecute violations of state and federal laws pertaining to provider fraud in the administration of the Medicaid program.