Regulatory Review

April 29, 2019 Regulatory Review

Cybersecurity Risks: What Radiology Providers Should Know to Protect Against Data Breaches

By Adrienne Dresevic, Esq. and Clinton Mikel, Esq. of the Health Law Partners, P.C.
Radiology providers and suppliers can and should use HHS’ cybersecurity guidance to evaluate their cybersecurity program and ensure they have taken the necessary precautions to protect against data breaches. Not only does the guidance highlight key areas of risk, it details specific safeguards effective in mitigating those areas of risk.

April 10, 2019 Regulatory Review

Revision to the Definition of Physician Supervision Requirements for Procedures Performed by Radiology Assistants

By Sheila M. Sferrella, MAS, RT(R), CRA, FAHRA
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized a regulatory revision in the 2019 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) final rule, effective January 1, 2019, that changes supervision requirements for Radiology Assistants (RAs).

March 25, 2019 Regulatory Review

Court Deference to Agency Interpretations of Ambiguous Regulations: How Much is Too Much?

By Jessica L. Gustafson, Esq. and Adrienne Dresevic, Esq. of The Health Law Partners, P.C.
The healthcare industry is replete with sub-regulatory guidance that serves to interpret an agency’s’ regulations. Such guidance documents include, but are not limited to: OIG Fraud alerts, Advisory Opinions and Special Bulletins; CMS Manuals and coverage articles; and Local Coverage Determinations.

February 18, 2019 Regulatory Review

CMS Releases Fact Sheet/Practical Guide for Appropriate Use Criteria

By Adrienne Dresevic, Esq. of the Health Law Partners, P.C.
In December 2018, CMS’ Medicare Learning Network® (MLN) released an Appropriate Use Criteria for Advanced Diagnostic Imaging fact sheet/practical guide to assist providers in meeting CMS’ federal mandate for 2020.

January 14, 2019 Regulatory Review

The National Practitioner Data Bank Guidebook Provides Clarity on Reportable Events

By Adrienne Dresevic, Esq. and Clinton Mikel, Esq. of the Health Law Partners, P.C.