By Matthew Perlman Law360 (October 10, 2018, 11:07 AM EDT) — The U.S. Department of Justice said Wednesday that it has cleared CVS Health Corp.’s planned $69 billion deal for health insurer Aetna Inc. after the companies agreed to sell off a Medicare prescription drug plan business to WellCare. Read the full article here.
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Hospitals considering leaving new CMS bundled-payment model
By Virgil Dickson | October 6, 2018 Gina Intinarelli is a true believer in the impact of value-based payment models. She has seen them improve the quality of care for patients while reducing spending. However, just days after the launch of a new federal bundled-payment effort, she worries that her employer, UCSF Medical Center in California, may have […]
Physicians’ regulatory burden worse than ever despite federal efforts
By Virgil Dickson | Modern Healthcare | October 4, 2018 The CMS has prided itself in recent months on cutting and scaling back providers’ regulatory burden, but those efforts have fallen short, according to a new survey by the Medical Group Management Association. An overwhelming majority, or 86%, of respondents reported the overall regulatory burden on their medical […]
Unauthorized Disclosure of Patients’ Protected Health Information During “Boston Med” Filming Results in Multiple HIPAA Settlements Totaling $999,000
September 20, 2018 Today, the Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced that it has reached separate settlements with Boston Medical Center (BMC), Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH), and Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) for compromising the privacy of patients’ protected health information (PHI) by inviting film crews on premises to […]
HHS Awards Over $1 Billion to Combat the Opioid Crisis
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services awarded over $1 billion in opioid-specific grants this week to help combat the crisis ravaging our country. New data unveiled recently by HHS suggests that efforts are now yielding progress at the national level. Read the full article here.
Justice Department greenlights Cigna-Express Scripts merger
The U.S. Justice Department has approved the proposed $67 billion merger between health insurer Cigna Corp. and pharmacy benefit manager Express Scripts, the companies announced Monday. Read the full article here.
Maria Nutile honored as “Lawyer of the Year” in Health Care Law
Maria Nutile was named the Best Lawyers® 2019 Health Care Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Las Vegas. This marks the third time in the past five years that Maria has been honored by her peers with this esteemed recognition. “Lawyer of the Year” honorees are based on extremely high overall feedback within specific practice areas […]
Guidance on Disposing of Electronic Devices and Media
July 2018 OCR Cybersecurity Newsletter: Because the technology and computer equipment that organizations use may contain components that store sensitive information, organizations should consider whether their process for disposing of electronic devices and media does so in a secure manner. Examples of such computer equipment include desktops, laptops, tablets, copiers, servers, smart phones, hard […]
Shorter behavioral stays save Medicaid money, but frustrate hospitals
The shift toward value-based payment in healthcare that countless advocates say will cut costs and improve the quality of care isn’t without its downsides. This week’s earnings show the evolution is weighing on some providers’ bottom lines. Read full article here
Presentation to PA Students at Touro University Nevada
Bridget Kelly, associate at Nutile Law, gave a presentation covering licensure, discipline, and employment contract negotiation to Dr. Weldon Havin’s Physician Assistant students at Touro University Wednesday morning, July 11th. Ms. Kelly focuses her practice on Health Care Law, providing comprehensive legal services in all aspects of health care transactions. Before attending law school, Bridget […]