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Technology in Health Care Grows in Popularity

by Adam Greshowak | Mar 19, 2015 | Firm News

The shift in the health care industry toward greater efficiency and a higher level of quality of care is resulting in technological innovation. The popularity of the practice of medicine via mobile and wireless devices is on the rise and telemedicine is leading the...

Every Medicare Home Health Agency in the Nation will be Audited by CMS

by Adam Greshowak | Mar 19, 2015 | Firm News

A 2014 audit by the Office of Inspector General (OIG) determined that only 32% of home health providers were in compliance with the face-to-face encounter documentation requirements under Medicare to be eligible for payment. As a result, OIG has recommended that the...

Crowdfunding in MA: New Regulations May Be Good For Your Business Venture

by Adam Greshowak | Mar 19, 2015 | Firm News

On January 15, 2015, the Massachusetts Securities Division adopted new regulations which permit “crowdfunding” securities offerings by some Massachusetts companies to Massachusetts residents. According to the Merriam-Webster definition, crowdfunding is...

Business Owners Should “Get it Right from the Start” to Thrive and Survive

by Adam Greshowak | Mar 19, 2015 | Firm News

The entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in the U.S. with millions of businesses created each year. Some will survive and others will vanish. Those that flourish and grow are most likely to have established the appropriate corporate governance structure that is...

New Generation ACO Model Sets Stronger Measures and More Opportunities for Care

by Adam Greshowak | Mar 14, 2015 | Firm News

On March 10, 2015, the Department of Health and Human Service’s (“HHS”) Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation Center (“CMS Innovation Center”) announced a new Accountable Care Organization (“ACO”) Model, called the...