Alston & Bird Health Care Week In Review, November 12, 2021

Below is Alston & Bird’s Health Care Week in Review, which provides a synopsis of the latest news in healthcare regulations, notices, and guidance; federal legislation and congressional committee action; reports, studies, and analyses; and other health policy news.

This week, HHS announced new investments to remove barriers for eligible adults and children to access COVID-19 rapid diagnostic tests and vaccines. Read more about these actions and other news below.

I. Regulations, Notices & Guidance

On […]

By | November 16th, 2021 ||

Healthcare Partner Christopher Anderson Joins Arnold & Porter’s Corporate & Finance Practice In Chicago

CHICAGO, November 1, 2021 – Arnold & Porter announced today that Christopher Anderson has joined the firm’s Corporate & Finance practice as a partner, resident in Chicago.

Derek Stoldt, co-chair of the firm’s Corporate & Finance practice, said: “Chris is a highly regarded lawyer with unique experience in complex healthcare transactions. His expertise in navigating matters involving healthcare providers, digital health, telemedicine, artificial intelligence, and healthcare software products will be greatly beneficial to our clients. More […]

By | November 5th, 2021 ||

Telehealth Fraud Enforcement Activity

As anticipated, the federal government has been monitoring the potential for fraud and abuse involving telehealth. Providers, lab owners, and medical equipment companies have been recent targets of investigations. The government’s attention has focused on claims related to durable medical equipment and lab testing.

In September, the Department of Justice announced a nationwide enforcement action involving $1.1 billion in telehealth-related claims based on an investigation dubbed “Operation Happy Clickers.” Providers, who were under investigation, conducted […]

By | October 28th, 2021 ||