Mark Popolizio, J.D.
Waiting for CMS’s Section 111 penalties “final rule” – status, updates, and what’s next
Presently, the industry is waiting for CMS to release its Section 111 CMPs “final rule” to the public.
CMS releases Section 111 NGHP User Guide (Version 7.0, January 9, 2023) – CMS announces several new updates to kick off 2023
The (CMS) has released an updated Section 111 NGHP User Guide (Version 7.0, January 9, 2023) regarding Section 111 reporting related to non-group health plans.
CMS releases request for proposal for the Workers’ Compensation Review Contractor (WCRC) contract
On January 4, 2023, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued an RFP for its Workers’ Compensation Review Contractor (WCRC) contract.
Is the other “M” on your radar? 5 things to know about Medicaid and how we can help!
It is no secret that Medicare secondary payer compliance issues often dominate the claims landscape and discussion.
CMS retains its $750 “Low Dollar” threshold for 2023
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released its 2023 low dollar reporting and recovery threshold.
The PAID Act one year after implementation – How is it going? What are we seeing?
On 12/11/21, the (PAID Act) went live following a year-long implementation roll-out by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
CMS to hold NGHP Section 111 Webinar on December 6th at 1:00 p.m. ET
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced that it will be holding a non-group health plan (NGHP) Section 111 webinar.
Back to the drawing board: CMS’s future medicals proposals are withdrawn – where does this leave LMSAs?
As reported in our October update, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS’s) future medicals proposals have been withdrawn.
CMS releases data and statistics regarding CRC recoveries and WCMSAs
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released two new reports providing data regarding CRC recoveries and WCMSAs.
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit rules that Medicare Advantage Plans can sue insurers for “double damages” – ruling affirms the district court’s award of double damages against insurer
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit rules that Medicare Advantage Plans can sue insurers for “double damages”
CMS’s future medicals proposals have been withdrawn
In an important new development, an updated Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) notice reflects that CMS has withdrawn its “future medicals” proposals.
CMS releases Section 111 NGHP User Guide (Version 6.9) – updates relate to Section 111 excluded/valid diagnosis codes for 2023, SP31 error, and other items
CMS releases Section 111 NGHP User Guide (Version 6.9) – updates relate to Section 111 excluded/valid diagnosis codes for 2023, SP31 error, and other items
The U.S. Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals applies a four-year statute of limitations to an MSP private cause of action claim – dismisses action as untimely
In an important new MSP decision, the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit in MSPA Claims 1, LLC v. Tower Hill Prime Insurance Co.
Illinois enacts the “Consumer Legal Funding Act” -- new law regulates various aspects of third-party litigation funding practices
In a significant development on the TPLF front, on May 27, 2022, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker (D) signed into law the Consumer Legal Funding Act.
Delaware’s State Senate passes concurrent resolution encouraging the Delaware Judiciary to study possible third-party litigation funding (TPLF) disclosure rules
In an interesting development to watch, on June 28, 2022, the Delaware State Senate passed Delaware Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 127.