Crux of the Matter Blog

Key Considerations Before Opening Your Practice

Opening your own practice can be one of the most rewarding decisions of your career. However, before starting on this…

11 months ago

Difference Between Medical Malpractice and Medical Battery

It is important for healthcare providers to understand that medical malpractice is not the only form of medical mistreatment that…

1 year ago

How Enforceable Are Non-Compete Agreements in Virginia?

More and more businesses in Virginia are turning to non-compete agreements to protect their competitive advantage. However, there are certain…

1 year ago

Who Is Required to Carry Workers’ Compensation in Virginia?

As an employer in Virginia, it is important to understand the state's workers' compensation laws, as these laws are designed…

1 year ago

Preparing for HIPAA Phase 2 Audits

In 2016 the Office of Civil Rights (“OCR”) rolls out its HIPAA Phase 2 Audits. Phase 2 audits will review…

1 year ago

“You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know”: Providers Now May Be Subject to False Claims Act Liability Based On A Subjective Government Materiality Standard

The unanimous June 16, 2016 Supreme Court decision in Universal Health Services, Inc. v. United States and Massachusetts, ex. rel. Julio…

1 year ago

Skilled Nursing Facilities May Profit from Reducing Medicare Beneficiary Hospitalizations

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) estimate that approximately 45% of hospitalizations for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries are…

1 year ago

CMS Clarifies 60-Day Rule on Reporting and Returning Overpayments from Medicare

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule clarifying the 60-day repayment requirement for Medicare Part A and…

1 year ago

Negligent Credentialing Ruled Outside Scope of Medical Malpractice Act, Threatens Hospital Purses

A Lynchburg Circuit Court Judge has ruled that an action against a hospital for negligent credentialing and privileging is a…

1 year ago

Individual’s Rights to Access Personal Health Information

The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) within Health & Human Services issued a pointed blog post releasing guidance addressing the rights…

1 year ago