Tag: Health Care

Posted March 25, 2025 with Tags Health Care, Firm News

Susan Kratz Rejoins Nilan Johnson Lewis

MINNEAPOLIS (March 25, 2025) – Nilan Johnson Lewis (NJL), one of the country’s largest women-owned law firms, announces that veteran business and health care attorney Susan Kratz has rejoined the firm as a shareholder and member of its health care …

Posted February 21, 2025 with Tags Health Care

Nine Steps Healthcare Entities Should Take to Prevent Cyberattacks

Background The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) recently imposed a $1.5 million civil money penalty against Warby Parker, Inc., a manufacturer and online retailer of eyewear, for violations of the Health Insurance …

Posted November 6, 2020 with Tags Health Care

Minnesota Assisted Living License Update

While the details have yet to be finalized, Assisted Living Facilities in Minnesota will need to transition to a new combined Assisted Living License by August 1, 2021.

Posted August 3, 2020 with Tags Health Care

New Liability for Minnesota Hospitals: Independent Contractors and Apparent Authority

The Minnesota Supreme Court issued an opinion* that reverses the long-held common-law understanding in Minnesota that hospitals are not liable for the actions of their physician independent contractors.

Posted March 30, 2020 with Tags Health Care, COVID-19, Medicaid, Medicare, CMS

Telehealth Expansion During the COVID-19 Pandemic

In response to COVID-19, CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) has broadened access to Medicare telehealth services on a temporary and emergency basis for the duration of the Public Health Emergency.

Posted July 9, 2013 with Tags Business Law, Health Care, law, legal

The Stronger Push for Incentives

With CMS relaxing its cap on member benefits, what new initiatives might health plans roll out and how far will they push the envelope to incent members towards specific kinds of care services? Similarly, recent opinions from the OIG seem …