Powers Principal Barbara Straub Williams and Associate Leela Baggett recently authored summaries of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Departmental Appeals Board (DAB) and Civil Remedies Division (CRD) decisions related to Medicare enrollment and similar issues for the American Health Lawyers Association’s Accreditation, Certification, and Enrollment (ACE) Affinity Group. Read More
On January 25, 2018, the Department of Justice announced a new policy under which guidance documents can no longer be used as a basis for bringing a civil enforcement action (ACE), such as a False Claims Act case. Read More
Week in Brief
President Trump’s First State of the Union Address Is Scheduled for Tuesday, January 30th. Address Expected to Focus on Immigration Policy, Infrastructure, & Tax Reform. Poll – Voters Want to Hear About Healthcare.
The Senate Confirms Alex Michael Azar II of Indiana to Be Secretary of Health and Human Services. Mr. Azar Takes the Reins of HHS 0n Monday, January 29, 2018.
Week in Brief
Representatives Darrell Issa (R-CA), Former Chairman of the House Oversight Committee, and Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Announce They Will Not Seek Re-Election in 2018, Bringing the Total Number of Congressional Retirements to 54.
CONGRESSIONAL REPORT RECOMMENDING CHANGES TO 340B PROGRAM
The House Energy and Commerce Committee issued a report (E&C Report) on January 11 that calls for legislative and administrative changes to the 340B program. The report, titled “Review of the 340B Drug Pricing Program,” was released following the Committee’s two-year investigation into the operation and oversight of the 340B program. Although the E&C Report acknowledges the importance of the program for safety net providers, it also recommends that Congress “clarify” the program’s intent. Read More
Powers Counsel Steve Kuperberg spoke at The George Washington University Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Corporate Compliance Program Tuesday, offering students insight into the complexities of conducting internal investigations to ensure compliance with healthcare laws and regulations.Read More
The memorandum summarizes the impact on tax-exempt organizations of the new tax reform legislation passed by Congress just prior to the end of 2017 (H.R. 1, called the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act”). Read More
Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville is pleased to announce that Sean Beller has been promoted to Principal, effective January 1, 2018.Read More
