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Medi-Cal Fraud

Medi-Cal Fraud Epps & Coulson, LLP represents groups of clients in four core areas:  business generally, real estate, employment and health care.  We keep up with what’s going on in those core areas.  On the health care front, we help clients stay out of regulatory trouble, as well as all...

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HOPEFULLY THE LAST COVID-19 CDPH SUBSTANTIVE UPDATE

HOPEFULLY THE LAST COVID-19 CDPH SUBSTANTIVE UPDATE On September 13th, the California Department of Public Health ("CDPH") issued another COVID-19 order for health care and school workplaces[1] that, while it does not rescind other areas, does rescind weekly testing requirements for health care workers (“HCW”) who had not vaccinated (but...

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ROE IS GONE – EMPLOYERS REVIEW BENEFITS AND LEAVE POLICIES

ROE IS GONE – EMPLOYERS REVIEW BENEFITS AND LEAVE POLICIES Undoubtedly, you’ve heard that the US. Supreme Court’s ruling overturning Roe v Wade was issued today, leaving state laws to control the issue.  While many employers are not taking a formal position on the issue, many employers are sensitive to...

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Physician Medical Staff Privileges – Suspension Hearings

Physician Medical Staff Privileges – Suspension Hearings Physicians typically have medical staff privileges at a hospital or other healthcare facility where the doctor can treat patients.  Hospitals operate under certain accrediting agencies, most commonly The Joint Commission, which, along with state laws, require the hospital to adopt medical staff bylaws...

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HEALTHCARE CORPORATE COMPLIANCE

HEALTHCARE CORPORATE COMPLIANCE Healthcare Companies should conduct a self-audit each year of their organizational structure and operations.  The audit should include ensuring that all organizational documents (historical and any updates) are updated and that the documents are available when needed.  As with normal non-medical companies, besides organization corporate documentation, all...

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New Federal Rule on “Surprise Medical Bills”

New Federal Rule on “Surprise Medical Bills” On July 1, 2021, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS,) Labor and Treasury and the office of Personnel Management, issued “Requirements related to Surprise Billing; Part 1,” an interim final rule restricting “Excessive” out of pocket cost to consumers. This...

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