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CMS “Breaks Through” Medicare Coverage Delay and Defines “Reasonable and Necessary” in Proposed Rule

September 8th, 2020
Introduction On September 1, 2020, CMS published a new proposed rule that would create a streamlined Medicare coverage pathway for new and innovative medical devices that are deemed “breakthrough” by the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”).… Read More
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COVID-19 RESOURCES

September 3rd, 2020
Mellette PC is dedicated to keeping our clients abreast of the constant changes the health care landscape is currently undergoing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. To that end please see the list of federal, state, and Mellette PC resources and a… Read More
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CMS Imposes New Covid-19 Testing, Reporting, and Documentation Requirements—and Threats of Civil Money Penalties—on Nursing Facilities

September 3rd, 2020
Introduction A new emergency final rule with a comment period went into effect on September 2, 2020, making significant changes to the Infection Control Requirements for Participation for long-term care facilities. CMS has also published accompanying… Read More
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Categories: Client Advisory

Virginia Department of Labor and Industry Adopts First-in-Nation Emergency COVID-19 Workplace Standards

July 22nd, 2020
Virginia Department of Labor and Industry Adopts First-in-Nation Emergency COVID-19 Workplace Standards Introduction After much debate, the Safety and Health Codes Board of the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry (“DOLI”) passed, and Govern… Read More
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HHS Final Rule Concerning Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records Adopted; CARES Act Changes to Follow

July 21st, 2020
In August 2019, the Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) proposed a new rule that would amend provisions of 42 CFR Part 2 governing the confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records. Shortly thereafter, Mellette PC publishe… Read More
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State Agency Guidance Evolves on Nursing and Assisted Living Facility Re-Opening

June 29th, 2020
State Agency Guidance Evolves on Nursing and Assisted Living Facility Re-Opening As Virginia continues to progress through phased re-opening, Virginia long-term care facilities are balancing and considering the mental and physical health dangers pose… Read More
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2020 Overhaul to COPN Results in Process Changes and Promises

June 17th, 2020
Long awaited revisions to Virginia’s Certificate of Public Need (“COPN”) process take effect July 1, 2020. These revisions come after years of efforts by healthcare professionals, advocates, and health care plans to reform the process by which… Read More
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CMS Pivots to Enforcement of Infection Control Deficiencies in Nursing Facilities

June 5th, 2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on and long-term care residents are at enhanced risk, infection control procedures and practices in nursing facilities are back under the microscope. As part of its renewed emphasis on proper infection control in nursin… Read More
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CMS Releases Guidance to Re-Opening of Nursing Facilities

May 22nd, 2020
As states and localities begin the long process of re-opening, they need to be particularly cognizant of the unique challenges facing at risk locations like nursing facilities. With those challenges in mind, CMS recently released guidance and an acco… Read More
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Changes to Nursing Home Reporting Requirements Due to COVID-19

May 8th, 2020
Introduction CMS recently published a new interim final rule with comment period as part of its continued response to the COVID-19 public health emergency. The rule imposed temporary changes in many health care provider services and included addition… Read More
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September 8th, 2020
CMS “Breaks Through” Medicare Coverage Delay and Defines “Reasonable…
September 3rd, 2020
COVID-19 RESOURCES
September 3rd, 2020
CMS Imposes New Covid-19 Testing, Reporting, and Documentation Requirements…
July 22nd, 2020
Virginia Department of Labor and Industry Adopts First-in-Nation Emergency…
July 21st, 2020
HHS Final Rule Concerning Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient…
June 29th, 2020
State Agency Guidance Evolves on Nursing and Assisted Living Facility Re-Op…
June 17th, 2020
2020 Overhaul to COPN Results in Process Changes and Promises
June 5th, 2020
CMS Pivots to Enforcement of Infection Control Deficiencies in Nursing Faci…
May 22nd, 2020
CMS Releases Guidance to Re-Opening of Nursing Facilities
May 8th, 2020
Changes to Nursing Home Reporting Requirements Due to COVID-19