Disbursement to Higher Ed from CARES Act
This afternoon, April 9, 2020, Secretary DeVos provided a letter with some information on the disbursement of funds to postsecondary schools. The letter outlines how the most significant portion of the CARES funding will be disbursed and how those funds must be used. Specifically, at least 50% must be used […]
CMS Reduces Regulatory Burdens on Hospitals to Focus Efforts on COVID-19
On April 3, 2020 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) updated their list of blanket waivers for regulatory provisions to ease administrative burdens on providers and recognize the realities and limitations of care during the COVID-19 pandemic. We have summarized the regulations relating to hospitals and hospice care here […]
COVID-19 Webinar: Deliver the Right Care, Support Physicians, and Further Strategic Objectives During the Crisis
UPCOMING WEBINAR How to Deliver the Right Care, Support Physicians, and Further Strategic Objectives During the Covid-19 Crisis Co-presented with COPE HEALTH SOLUTIONS (COPE) Thursday, April 9, 2020 9 AM PT / 11 AM CT / 12 PM ET Andrew Snyder, MD Margaret Peterson, PhD John Marren Thomas Babbo Principal & […]
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Announces Blanket Waivers from Stark Law for COVID-19 Purposes
April 2, 2020 By John Marren and Tom Babbo. On March 30, 2020, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced blanket waivers from the Stark Law for arrangements among health care providers that serve “COVID 19 Purposes.” These “COVID 19 Purposes” include: Diagnosis or medically necessary treatment of COVID-19 for any patient or […]
FTC Encourages Health Care Collaboration in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
April 1, 2020 By John Marren and Tom Babbo. Here is the latest information from the FTC. In an unprecedented move, the nation’s antitrust enforcement agencies, the Federal Trade Commission and U.S. Department of Justice released guidance last week that encourages hospitals, health systems, and medical groups to collaborate with each other as […]
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Expand Its Accelerated and Advance Payment Program
March 31, 2020 By John Marren and Tom Babbo. Providing urgently-needed financial relief for doctors, hospitals, and other health care facilities and professionals, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced on March 31st an expansion of its accelerated and advance payment program. Under this program, which includes changes […]
Client Alert: Department of Education Issues Proposed Regulations on Distance Education and Innovation
On April 1, 2020, the U.S. Department of Education (“ED”) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking on distance education and innovation in higher education. Institutions of higher education that closely monitored the work of the Negotiated Rulemaking Committee last year will find familiar language in the proposed regulations. Meanwhile, institutions […]
Covid-19 Resources Every Institution Needs
We all feel the impact of the COVID-19 virus pandemic affecting our lives, personally and professionally. We hope that everyone is safe and healthy. For institutions of higher education, your communities are your extended families and the efforts we have seen nationwide to continue to provide educational services and support […]
Preliminary Analysis of Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund Distribution from ACE and NASFAA
As a follow up to our report on the CARES Act Summary of Higher Education Provisions, we wanted to alert people that the American Council on Education and the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators have published a spreadsheet with the estimated amount of Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds […]
Summary of Provisions of The CARES Act and Associated Appropriations Language Related to Labor and Small Businesses
Small businesses across the U.S. have been hit especially hard in recent weeks as Americans shelter-in-place and practice social distancing to further prevent the spread of COVID-19. In response, Congress has passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) to help workers, families, and businesses during this […]