Uncategorized Life Science CEOs “Upbeat” About Industry Prospects Thomas Sullivan Oct 21, 2016 0 According to KPMG LLP’s U.S. CEO Outlook 2016, CEOs of life science companies are confident about their prospects for growth in…
Affordable Care Act Post ICD-10 Changes to the ACA and its Implications Thomas Sullivan Oct 21, 2016 0 The coming year will bring along change for practices. The ending of the ICD-10 grace period will bring rising problems for…
CMS CMS Releases MA and Part D Landscape Information for 2017 Thomas Sullivan Oct 20, 2016 0 On September 22, 2016, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced information on premiums and costs for…
Uncategorized NPAs and DPAs – An Enforcement Loophole or Compliance Incentive? Thomas Sullivan Oct 20, 2016 0 The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) recently have faced criticism for…
Uncategorized Is Pricing the New Frontier? Thomas Sullivan Oct 19, 2016 0 “Usual and customary (U&C) pricing” can be a very confusing term, even to executives of specialty pharmacy companies. The term…
Life Science Compliance Update Opioids Under the Microscope – A Recap of Recent Events that Could… Thomas Sullivan Oct 19, 2016 0 Opioids are under the microscope by a variety of groups, including political and pharmaceutical organizations. Now, adding fuel to…
Anti Kickback Omnicare Inc. to Pay Over $28 Million to Settle Kickback Allegations Thomas Sullivan Oct 18, 2016 0 As announced on Monday, October 17, 2016, by the United States Department of Justice (“DOJ”), the nation’s largest nursing home…
CMS Long-Awaited MACRA Rule Released Thomas Sullivan Oct 17, 2016 0 On Friday, October 14, 2016, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) finalized its rule on the Medicare Access and CHIP…
Life Science Compliance Update EFPIA HCP Financial Disclosure Is Not Risk Free Thomas Sullivan Oct 17, 2016 0 A large number of pharmaceutical companies across Europe had until June 30, 2016 to disclose their financial interactions with…
CMS MACRA Final Rule to Be Released Today – Promises to Bring a New Level… Thomas Sullivan Oct 14, 2016 0 According to Politico, this morning Friday October 14, 2016 the MACRA final rule is being released by HHS. While the final…