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 […]

As “Green Bond” designations become more prevalent in the public finance market, many health care providers are asking: Are Green Bonds Right for Me?  Not all transactions are able to achieve designation as Green Bonds, because the need to finance particular assets —  or refund them —  may extend to assets that do not meet the requirements for designation.  However, there are a few considerations:

Without respect to any pricing benefit, bonds designated as Green Bonds may help […]