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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia reversed a lower court’s decision in American Hospital Association et al. v. Azar, ruling that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) has the authority to implement site-neutral payments. This decision directly impacts the hospital industry as it allows the federal government to
The COVID-19 outbreak has brought about many clinical and operational challenges to hospitals and healthcare practices across the nation. Although some states have begun phased re-openings and healthcare providers have resumed elective procedures, many healthcare facilities and physician practices are facing financial crises as a result of the recent shutdowns. While healthcare providers are working
Telehealth (also referred to as telemedicine) is not a new phenomenon; in fact, it dates back to 1879 when physicians used telephone consults to reduce unnecessary office visits.[1] Telehealth makes complete sense as it is less expensive to provide and greatly expands access to both primary and highly specialized care. Nevertheless, state and federal governments