HealthCare Article: Medicare Part D Update
1/1/2006
Written by Mintz Levin attorneys Marie C. Infante and Karen S. Lovitch for the VHCA Legal Quarterly, January 2006, this article summarizes some of the compliance points for nursing homes to consider as they develop and implement systems for Medicare Part D.
Marie is a member of the Health Section in the firm's Washington D.C. office. She has represented a variety of interests and clients in long-term care and post acute services, including proprietary and non-profit corporations, retirement communities and associations, individuals in guardianship proceedings, and national organizations in matters of public policy and legislation. She provides expert counsel to corporations, suppliers, providers, and individuals regarding facility operations, state and federal regulatory compliance, survey and enforcement, informal dispute resolution and administrative appeals, prospective reimbursement issues, computer based patient records, privacy and confidentiality, and other strategic matters.
Karen is Of Counsel in Mintz Levin's Washington, D.C. office, practicing in the Health Section. Her client base includes independent laboratories, hospitals and health systems, long term care entities, trade associations, and a variety of other health care entities. She 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.
