Congress created the Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) program to help the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) identify improper payments made to providers by Medicare and Medicaid.
Last month, a federal district court in Georgia ordered Columbus Regional Healthcare System to turn over communications protected by the attorney-client privilege in a decision that could have a chilling effect on requests for legal advice, if misunderstood.
Fourth Circuit in McAirlands Inc. v. Kimberly-Clark Corp. recently held that ownership of a utility patent does not necessarily preclude a claim in trade dress.
Under a manufacturer cost-sharing assistance or copay coupon program, the manufacturer of a brand name drug pays some or all of the copayment and/or co-insurance obligations of individuals under their health plans when they fill a prescription for the drug covered by the company’s program.
In testimony before the US Senate Judiciary Committee earlier this summer, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) lent its support to federal legislation that would require businesses to obtain “affirmative express consent” from consumers before collecting geolocation data from mobile devices.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced on September 23, 2014 that it recently completed a nationwide advertising review that resulted in warning letters to more than 60 advertisers.
On April 13, 2014, MPM Silicones, LLC and certain debtor affiliates (the Debtors) filed for bankruptcy protection under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. The Debtors filed their plan of reorganization (the Plan) about a month later.
On Wednesday, September 17, 2014, Leslie Caldwell, Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division of the US Department of Justice (DOJ), joined the chorus of federal officials promising heightened criminal enforcement targeting those engaging in fraud against the federal government.
Thanks to a recently announced change to Facebook’s “Platform Policy,” it will soon become more difficult for companies to get consumers to “like” their Facebook page as part of a promotional campaign. The change will take effect on November 5, 2014.
On August 20, 2014, Judge Leonard P. Stark issued what appears to be the first order requiring a branded pharmaceutical company to delist a patent from the Food & Drug Administration’s (FDA) Orange Book.
On September 15, 2014, Arent Fox was in attendance at the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) public workshop on so-called “Big Data” that was designed to explore how its use is impacting American consumers.
According to an OSHA Letter of Interpretation (the “Sallman Letter”), employees at a workplace without a collective bargaining agreement may designate a person affiliated with a union to act as their “personal representative” for OSH Act purposes.
In the Preamble, ONC states it was driven by its goals and timeline to enhance health information exchange by making the program “more effective and less burdensome in achieving regulatory objectives,” while increasing “regulatory flexibility” and promoting further innovation.
European Data Protection Authorities (DPAs) — the entities responsible for enforcing the European Union (EU) Data Directive and the EU Cookie Directive — are taking part in what is being referred to as “Cookie Sweep Day.”
On September 11, 2014, OSHA announced new requirements for the severe injury reporting rule. Employers will now be required to notify OSHA of all work-related in-patient hospitalizations, amputations and eye loss within 24 hours of their occurrence.
Investment Services Targeted, Sectoral Sanctions Move Debt Sanctions from 90 to 30 days, Certain Oil Exploration/Production Exports and Services Prohibited
Following a trend, including a recent amendment in New York City reported here, on September 10, 2014, California Governor Jerry Brown (D) signed legislation into law that will require most California employers to provide up to three paid sick days per year for employees.