Drug and Medical Device Manufacturers Need to Comply with the ACA’s Sunshine Act – Part One

The Sunshine Rule of the Affordable Care Act requires that drug and medical device manufacturers disclose to CMS any payments they made for the benefit of physicians regarding the drugs or devices.

A Healthcare Compliance Guide for New Physicians – Part One – Physician Relationships with Payers

Health and Human Service’s healthcare compliance guide for new physicians includes the billing requirements for submitting claims to federal programs and commercial insurers.

Compliance Laws for Mobile Health Apps

An interactive questionnaire for mobile health app and medical device developers that covers compliance issues for HIPAA, the FDA&C Act, and the FTC Act

Digital Health and FDA – Part Two

Medical practices and developers need to understand the federal regulations that govern the development and use of digital health products including medical device data systems, mobile medial [...]

Digital Health and FDA – Part One

The FDA does have authority to regulate medical devices – including digital health technologies that qualify as medical devices. Digital health includes SaMD, AI, ML, medical mobile apps, and [...]

Skin Disorders and Healthcare Compliance

There are numerous types of drugs, cosmetics, and other products used to treat skin disorders. FDA does regulate these products to ensure the products are safe for patients.

Immunotherapy and Healthcare Compliance

Immunotherapy drugs are showing promise for treating cancer. Manufacturers of these therapies and doctors must understand the FDA, HIPAA, and other compliance requirements.

The Good Faith Estimate Requirement of the No Surprises Act – Part Two

Physicians and other healthcare providers must comply with the Good Faith Estimate Requirement. Disputes between the estimate and final bill will be resolved through a PPDR process.

The Good Faith Estimate Requirement of the No Surprises Act – Part One

Doctors and other healthcare providers need to comply with the Good Faith Estimate Requirement which ensures that non-insured and self-paying clients can anticipate their costs.

The New Stark and AKS Laws

Physicians and medical practices should review their MSO and referral arrangements to help comply with the new Stark Law and AKS changes.