Our 10 Most Popular Blog Posts of 2015

Out-of-network billing practices, the Medicare SGR fix, Stark Law policy changes, the “Tuomey” judgment, 21^st Century Cures legislation, Part D policy changes, the two-midnight rule, regulation of Medicaid managed care, 340B, quality initiatives and healthcare delivery reform were among the topics addressed by the Health Law Update’s 10 most popular blog postings of 2015. As we look into the rearview mirror a final time, we’re reminded that so many of the issues addressed by the top blog posts of 2015 will undoubtedly continue to be of interest this year!

1. Aetna Out of Patience With Hospital’s Alleged Out-of-Network Billing Scheme
2. Five Things to Know About the Medicare SGR Fix
3. Proposed Rule Aims to Refine Stark Regulations and Clarify “Incident To”
4. CMS Releases CY 2016 OPPS Proposed Rule With Updates to Two-Midnight Rule and Other IPPS Proposals
5. 21st Century Cures Act Passes House Committee
6. Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D Changes for 2016 Released
7. Tuomey Judgment Upheld in Novel Stark Law and False Claims Act Case
8. Medicaid Managed Care Proposed Rules: The Intersection of Private Insurance and Government Programs
9. OMB Reviewing HRSA Proposed Rule For Civil Monetary Penalties And Ceiling Price Regulations For 340B Drug Discount Program
10. CMS Continues Its Focus on Quality Initiatives with the FY 2016 IPPS Final Rule