Preparing for the End of Stark Law Blanket Waivers: Insights and Strategies for Healthcare Providers Hall Render attorneys Alyssa James, Erin Drummy and Joe Wolfe discuss the upcoming end of the declared federal public health emergency (PHE) on May 11, 2023, and its impact on Stark Law blanket waivers and physician arrangements. The blanket waivers…

EKRA Enforcement Developments and Moving Forward Recovery Homes, Clinical Treatment Facilities, and Laboratories must continue to be mindful of the Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act of 2018 (“EKRA”), an all-payor statute enacted in 2018 prohibiting kickbacks related to remuneration for referrals to these entities. EKRA’s passage generated uncertainty surrounding its applicability and enforcement, particularly regarding…

Navigating COVID-19 Contracting, the Stark Waivers and Why Providers Need to Act Now Alyssa James and Joe Wolfe chat about the latest guidance on the Stark Law waivers and why timing and documentation are critical for health care organizations that intend to rely on the waivers. Podcast Participants Alyssa James Attorney, Hall Render Joe Wolfe…