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Time to Tighten the ROP – CMS Issues Revised Guidance on Requirements of Participation for Long-Term Care Facilities Effective October 24, 2022

The Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (“CMS”) published revised guidance on the Requirements of Participation (“ROP”) and standards for…

2 years ago

Rhode Island Legalizes Marijuana

Rhode Island has joined the rapidly growing number of states which have legalized marijuana possession and use. On May 25,…

2 years ago

Happy Military Spouse Appreciation Day!

Today is Military Spouse Appreciation Day. The occasion was first marked by Presidential Proclamation in 1984, and Congress officially recognized…

3 years ago

Virginia Department of Social Services Division of Licensing Programs Moves to an Online Platform for Assisted Living Facility Initial Applications

On March 18, 2022, the Virginia Department of Social Services’ Division of Licensing Programs announced the launch of the Virginia…

3 years ago

Another Surprise! You May Be Subject to Good Faith Estimate Requirements Under the No Surprises Act

On January 1, 2022, a new law, the No Surprises Act (“NSA” or “the Act”), went into effect. The NSA…

3 years ago

Patents and COVID-19 Vaccines

COVID-19 vaccination is now well underway in the United States, with large percentages of the population having received a dose…

4 years ago

Issues Facing Vietnam Veterans

March 29th marks National Vietnam War Veteran’s Day—a day dedicated to thanking our nation’s veterans for their sacrifice and service…

4 years ago

Understanding the Cures Act Requirements and Deadlines

by Wythe Michael The 21st Century Cures Act was enacted in 2020 to improve the accessibility and potability of Electronic…

4 years ago

Accused of Patent Infringement? Here’s What to Do

Being accused of patent infringement can be serious and have grave consequences. You could be liable for damages, including lost…

4 years ago

Reporting Substance Use, Mental Health Disorders to Licensing Board

by Nora Ciancio In early 2020, the American Addiction Centers reported the following in their publication Statistics for Substance Abuse…

4 years ago