Galen D. Powers, beloved founder of the Washington, D.C. law firm that bears his name, died at home at his farm in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, on May 27, 2010, at the age of 73.
Beginning April 22 to May 26, Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville held a series of webinars concerning healthcare reform and the major components of the new law, along with how these changes could affect both practitioners and consumers. The series also discussed the Affordable Care Act’s impact on chronic care coordination and long-term care, as well as how it will affect hospitals and physicians. A full review of the series and information from each presentation can be seen below.
Did you know that the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act requires the issuance of at least 41 new sets of regulations? Government agencies have already issued several regulations and other guidance to implement the health care reform legislation. Notably, new rules have been issued addressing: provider enrollment and documentation related to orders of certain services and supplies, high risk pools for individuals with pre-existing conditions and federal subsidies for health plans for early retirees. In addition, the Secretary has already named a Director of CMS’s new Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation, which soon will be considering funding proposals submitted by providers and others who keep themselves apprised of the opportunities presented by the health reform legislation.