The Colorado Health Law Blog is a forum for two Denver-based Gordon & Rees health law attorneys to discuss interesting developments in the fields of health and health care law. The blog provides unique and insightful analysis and commentary on those developments, especially on how they may affect the health care industry. The focus will be on Colorado and the Mountain West Region, though the authors address national issues as well – especially those expected to impact Colorado in some way.
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U.S. Supreme Court declines to review Oklahoma case denying arbitration in wrongful death case
USA - June 17 2015 The United States Supreme Court refused to review a decision by the Oklahoma Supreme Court denying a nursing home’s request to arbitrate a wrongful…
ONC updates guide to Privacy and Security of Electronic Health Information
USA - June 1 2015 The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) recently issued an updated Guide to Privacy and Security of Electronic…
CMS continues focus on dementia care in Nursing homes
USA - May 28 2015 The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) continues its focus on dementia care in nursing homes, particularly the overuse of antipsychotic…
Dealing with Medicaid/Medi-Cal temporary suspensions in California – tips based on our firm’s experience
USA - May 27 2015 I have written a good deal about Medicaid temporary suspensions in the past. Well, my new colleague at Gordon & Rees, Knicole Emanuel (whose blog I…
CMS announces electronic staffing data submission system for nursing homes
USA - May 22 2015 The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the development of a reporting system, known as the Payroll-Based Journal or PBJ, that…
HHS/OCR issues guidance on HIPAA and workplace wellness programs
USA - May 19 2015 Many employers view wellness programs as a way to lower health care costs and promote healthy behavior. With the growth of workplace wellness…
Recent compliance guidance issued for health care governing boards
USA - May 13 2015 In cooperation with several industry associations, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently…
Developing a new way to detect pressure ulcers
USA - April 13 2015 Hospitals and nursing homes frequently encounter patients and residents with or at risk of developing pressure ulcers. Although hospitals and nursing…
CMS announces Next Generation ACO Model
USA - March 23 2015 The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced a new Accountable Care Organization (ACO) model called the Next Generation…
New Mexico peer review case with implications in other states
USA - March 16 2015 In Yedidag v. Roswell Clinic Corp., a case of first impression with implications for hospital peer review in many other states, the New Mexico…
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