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The Confluence of the Sustainable Growth Rate and the Deficit

Last Thursday, the Commissioners of the Medical Advisory Commission recommended that the Sustainable Growth Rate (“SGR”) formula be scrapped and that the 300 plus billion dollars (the cost of getting rid of the SGR) be written off.  This suggestion appears to be based upon the fact that Congress has been unable or unwilling to come […]

April 4, 2011 Regulatory Developments

Here are the most recent healthcare related regulatory developments as published in the New Jersey Register on April 4, 2011: On April 4, 2011 at 43 N.J.R. 801, the Department of Health and Senior Services published notice of its proposal of amendments to its rules governing participation in the demonstration project for the Atlantic Cardiovascular […]

March 21, 2011 Regulatory Developments

Here are the most recent healthcare related regulatory developments as published in the New Jersey Register on March 21, 2011: On March 21, 2011 at 43 N.J.R. 697, the Division of Consumer Affairs published notice of its adoption of a final rule governing the disposition of consumer complaints.  The regulations will require agencies under the […]

IRS Issues Notice Regarding ACOs

As mentioned in our blog post yesterday, the IRS has published notice 2011-20 soliciting public input on whether existing guidance issued by the IRS is adequate for tax-exempt organizations planning to participate in the Medicare shared savings program through an accountable care organization (ACO).  If existing guidance is not sufficient, the IRS is seeking comments […]

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