HealthCare Article: CMS Final Rule Overhauls Medicare Enrollment Process
6/2/2006
Written by Mintz Levin attorneys Karen S. Lovitch and Sarah L. Whipple and published in the BNA's Medicare Report, Vol. 17.No. 22 on June 2, 2006.
This article highlights the important new enrollment procedures that have been established by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ("CMS"), which will affect all Medicare providers and suppliers starting June 20, 2006.
Karen is a member in Mintz Levin's Washington, D.C. office, practicing in the Health Section. Karen counsels health care clients on a variety of compliance, reimbursement, and operational issues. She provides advice regarding complex coverage, reimbursement, and pricing matters related to participation in the federal health care programs, including Medicare and Medicaid. In addition, Karen regularly advises clients on the legal, practical, and fraud and abuse implications of business arrangements.
Sarah is an associate in the firm's Boston office, where she practices in the Health Section. Sarah's practice involves a variety of federal and Massachusetts regulatory and compliance matters, Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement and enrollment issues, and fraud and abuse concerns. In addition, her practice includes assisting clients with various transactional matters.
