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Massachusetts Legislature Considers Unemployment Insurance Reform and Minimum Wage Increase
March 14, 2014| Alert
Increasing the minimum wage and reforming the unemployment insurance (“UI”) system in Massachusetts are the two major employment issues facing the 2013–2014 Legislature, which comes to a close on July 31, 2014.
ML Strategies FY2015 Budget Update: The Governor’s Proposal
January 29, 2014| Alert
As the budget process heats up on Beacon Hill, ML Strategies will issue periodic updates regarding the process and politics that will shape this year’s budget. We begin by providing an overview of the budget timeline and a brief analysis on the budget process.
Are Exchange Health Plans Federal Health Care Programs, and Therefore Subject to Anti-Kickback Statutes?
November 8, 2013| Alert
Industry stakeholders were generally surprised to recently learn that health plans offered on the health care exchanges may not be considered “federal health care programs” and therefore may not be subject to certain fraud and abuse laws.
SGR Reform—Improved Outlook for Congressional Action This Year?
October 24, 2013| Alert
A bicameral impetus to reform the SGR, and a coalescence around legislative principles, has been a rare bipartisan development in an otherwise divided Congress this year.
Government Shutdown Aftermath: CMS Under Pressure to Finalize Medicare Payment Rules
October 18, 2013| Alert
Because of the prolonged government shutdown, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) may encounter delays in promulgating final payment rules that would otherwise be effective January 1, 2014.
Effect of a Government Shutdown on Medicare, Medicaid, and Other ACA-Related Operations
September 25, 2013| Alert
Funding for Medicare and Medicaid is mandatory, meaning it is not subject to annual appropriations that lapse during a shutdown.
A Continued Examination of Charitable Patient Assistance Programs: Part Eight in a Series: What Products Say About Charitable PAPs
September 16, 2013| Alert
In today’s challenging health care environment, Charitable Patient Assistance Programs (Charitable PAPs) have emerged to meet the needs of the nearly 30 million Americans that are underinsured and have difficulty paying out-of-pocket medical costs.
A Continued Examination of Charitable Patient Assistance Programs- Part Seven in a Series: Charitable PAPs: Donations and Transparency
August 28, 2013| Alert
In today’s challenging health care environment, Charitable Patient Assistance Programs (Charitable PAPs) have emerged to meet the needs of the nearly 30 million Americans that are underinsured and have difficulty paying out-of-pocket medical costs.
A Continued Examination of Charitable Patient Assistance Programs Part Six in a Series: What the Scope of Services Says About a Charitable PAP
August 15, 2013| Advisory
In today’s challenging health care environment, Charitable Patient Assistance Programs (Charitable PAPs) have emerged to meet the needs of the nearly 30 million Americans who are underinsured and have difficulty paying out-of-pocket medical costs.
A Continued Examination of Charitable Patient Assistance Programs Part Four in a Series: Staying True to the Definition of an Independent, Nonprofit Charitable PAP
July 25, 2013| Alert
In today’s challenging health care environment, Charitable Patient Assistance Programs (Charitable PAPs) have emerged to meet the needs of the nearly 30 million Americans that are underinsured and have difficulty paying out-of-pocket medical costs.
Examining Charitable Patient Assistance Programs Part Three in a Series: Using Third Parties to Evaluate Charitable PAPs
July 11, 2013| Alert
In today’s challenging health care environment, Charitable Patient Assistance Programs (Charitable PAPs) have emerged to meet the needs of the nearly 30 million Americans that are underinsured and have difficulty paying out-of-pocket medical costs.
Massachusetts House and Senate Negotiators Agree on FY 2014 Budget; Funding Sources Remain Uncertain
July 2, 2013| Advisory
On Sunday, four hours before the start of Massachusetts’ new fiscal year, the legislative conference committee tasked with ironing out differences between the House and Senate budget proposals agreed on a final compromise version (H 3538).
Examining Charitable Patient Assistance Programs: Careful Due Diligence Yields Responsible Investment Decisions
June 13, 2013| Alert
In today’s challenging health care environment, nearly 30 million Americans suffering from various chronic and life-threatening illnesses are underinsured and have difficulty paying their out-of-pocket medical costs.
President's 2014 Budget Prioritizes Clean Energy Funding
April 12, 2013| Alert
On April 10th, President Obama released his 2014 budget proposal. Although actual appropriations levels ultimately depend on Congressional action, the President’s 244-page budget provides valuable insight into the Administration’s spending priorities, and its energy policy positions.
President’s 2014 Budget Proposal for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
April 12, 2013| Advisory
The Obama Administration released its proposed Fiscal Year 2014 budget on April 10th. The 244-page document outlines the President’s spending priorities for the coming fiscal year.
Hints of Bipartisan Cooperation on Health Issues in the Energy & Commerce Committee
January 28, 2013| Advisory
In first days of 113th Congress, the House approved bipartisan legislation, hinting at possible increased cooperation on health care issues
Supreme Court Will Not Hear Stem Cell Funding Petition
January 11, 2013| Advisory
The on again, off again nature of federal funding for human embryonic stem cell (hESC) research has created a great deal of uncertainty for academic scientists, major research medical centers, venture capital investors, biotechnology companies, and state legislatures and economic development officials.
Massachusetts 2013 – 2014 Legislative Session Preview
January 10, 2013| Alert
The 188th Massachusetts Legislature began the 2013 – 2014 legislative session on January 2. This alert identifies the key public policy issues that will likely emerge in the current session and offers insight into their possible implications.
Final SBIR Rules Published
January 3, 2013| Advisory
On December 27, 2012, the US Small Business Administration (SBA) published a final rule to amend regulations governing eligibility for the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs and to implement provisions of the SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011.
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