Episodes (48)

• K&L Gates Triage: The Opioid Epidemic: DEA’s Role in Regulating Individuals and Entities Handling Controlled Substances

  

  K&L Gates Triage: The Opioid Epidemic: DEA’s Role in Regulating Individuals and Entities Handling Controlled Substances

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  Published: 8 Mar 2018 Duration: 08:45

  In the fifth episode of our series on the national opioid crisis, Hilary Bowman discusses the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) role in regulating individuals and entities handling controlled substances, including opioids.  Specifical... Read more →
  In the fifth episode of our series on the national opioid crisis, Hilary Bowman discusses the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) role in regulating individuals and entities handling controlled substances, including opioids.  Specifical... Read more →

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• K&L Gates Triage: The Opioid Epidemic: Medicaid Reimbursement and Other Funding Opportunities

  

  K&L Gates Triage: The Opioid Epidemic: Medicaid Reimbursement and Other Funding Opportunities

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  Published: 1 Mar 2018 Duration: 09:58

  In the fourth episode of our series on the national opioid crisis, Ruth Granfors and Tracy Lawless discuss how opioid treatment is reimbursed under Medicaid and other public programs. Recently, policymakers have considered a variety of solu... Read more →
  In the fourth episode of our series on the national opioid crisis, Ruth Granfors and Tracy Lawless discuss how opioid treatment is reimbursed under Medicaid and other public programs. Recently, policymakers have considered a variety of solu... Read more →

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• K&L Gates Triage: Opioid Epidemic: Update on Policy Issues in Washington, DC.

  

  K&L Gates Triage: Opioid Epidemic: Update on Policy Issues in Washington, DC.

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  Published: 22 Feb 2018 Duration: 10:19

  In the third episode of our series on the national opioid crisis, Amanda Makki and Corbin Santo provide an overview of how the Trump Administration and Congress may address the opioid epidemic this year. Following the establishment of a pre... Read more →
  In the third episode of our series on the national opioid crisis, Amanda Makki and Corbin Santo provide an overview of how the Trump Administration and Congress may address the opioid epidemic this year. Following the establishment of a pre... Read more →

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• K&L Gates Triage: Opioid Epidemic: Recent HIPAA Guidance – What Does It Mean?

  

  K&L Gates Triage: Opioid Epidemic: Recent HIPAA Guidance – What Does It Mean?

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  Published: 15 Feb 2018 Duration: 13:10

  In the second episode of our series on the national opioid crisis, Gina Bertolini discusses the overlay of recent guidance concerning privacy laws such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Confidentiali... Read more →
  In the second episode of our series on the national opioid crisis, Gina Bertolini discusses the overlay of recent guidance concerning privacy laws such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Confidentiali... Read more →

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• K&L Gates Triage: The Opioid Epidemic: Laws Impacting Prescribers and Care Givers

  

  K&L Gates Triage: The Opioid Epidemic: Laws Impacting Prescribers and Care Givers

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  Published: 9 Feb 2018 Duration: 14:04

  This is the first episode in a series focused on the legal issues surrounding the nationwide opioid crisis. To begin the series, Carla DewBerry discusses the laws and regulations impacting health care providers caring for persons at risk fo... Read more →
  This is the first episode in a series focused on the legal issues surrounding the nationwide opioid crisis. To begin the series, Carla DewBerry discusses the laws and regulations impacting health care providers caring for persons at risk fo... Read more →

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• K&L Gates Triage: Triage in 2018: Health Care Topics to Watch in the New Year

  

  K&L Gates Triage: Triage in 2018: Health Care Topics to Watch in the New Year

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  Published: 31 Jan 2018 Duration: 10:03

  We expect 2018 to be another year of rapid change within the health care industry. In this episode, Mary Beth Johnston highlights some of the key topics that the health care practice group will monitor in the coming year, including legal an... Read more →
  We expect 2018 to be another year of rapid change within the health care industry. In this episode, Mary Beth Johnston highlights some of the key topics that the health care practice group will monitor in the coming year, including legal an... Read more →

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• K&L Gates Triage: 2017 Updates to the OIG’s Active Work Plan Items & Related Audit Experience

  

  K&L Gates Triage: 2017 Updates to the OIG’s Active Work Plan Items & Related Audit Experience

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  Published: 20 Dec 2017 Duration: 06:58

  In this episode, Hilary Bowman summarizes recent updates to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Office of Inspector General (OIG) 2017 Work Plan. Specifically, she discusses OIG’s plans to investigate and audit opioid prescribin... Read more →
  In this episode, Hilary Bowman summarizes recent updates to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Office of Inspector General (OIG) 2017 Work Plan. Specifically, she discusses OIG’s plans to investigate and audit opioid prescribin... Read more →

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• K&L Gates Triage: FDA & Health Care Update: The Use of Real-World Data and Real-World Evidence in Medical Product Development

  

  K&L Gates Triage: FDA & Health Care Update: The Use of Real-World Data and Real-World Evidence in Medical Product Development

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  Published: 15 Dec 2017 Duration: 05:56

  In this episode, Erica Jackson discusses recent guidance from the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) on the consideration of real-world data and real-world evidence in regulatory decision-making related to medical devices and their developmen... Read more →
  In this episode, Erica Jackson discusses recent guidance from the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) on the consideration of real-world data and real-world evidence in regulatory decision-making related to medical devices and their developmen... Read more →

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• K&L Gates Triage: Changes in Marijuana Laws for Health Care Employers

  

  K&L Gates Triage: Changes in Marijuana Laws for Health Care Employers

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  Published: 30 Nov 2017 Duration: 10:14

  This episode of Triage provides an overview for employers of the current state law landscape and federal enforcement priorities regarding marijuana use for recreational and medical purposes. While marijuana is a controlled substance that ca... Read more →
  This episode of Triage provides an overview for employers of the current state law landscape and federal enforcement priorities regarding marijuana use for recreational and medical purposes. While marijuana is a controlled substance that ca... Read more →

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• K&L Gates Triage: Drones and Disruption in the Health Care Field

  

  K&L Gates Triage: Drones and Disruption in the Health Care Field

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  Published: 21 Nov 2017 Duration: 06:53

  In this latest episode on drones in health care, Tom DeCesar discusses how an increase in the prevalence of drone use may complicate existing health care operations, particularly through the disruption of air ambulances and the protection o... Read more →
  In this latest episode on drones in health care, Tom DeCesar discusses how an increase in the prevalence of drone use may complicate existing health care operations, particularly through the disruption of air ambulances and the protection o... Read more →

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• K&L Gates Triage: 340B Update: CMS Finalizes 340B Program Reimbursement Cut on Part B Drugs

  

  K&L Gates Triage: 340B Update: CMS Finalizes 340B Program Reimbursement Cut on Part B Drugs

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  Published: 16 Nov 2017 Duration: 09:08

  In this episode, Richard Church and Ryan Severson discuss the recent decision by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to substantially decrease reimbursement under the Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) for Medicar... Read more →
  In this episode, Richard Church and Ryan Severson discuss the recent decision by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to substantially decrease reimbursement under the Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) for Medicar... Read more →

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• K&L Gates Triage: An Insider’s Perspective on the Health Care Debate in Washington, DC

  

  K&L Gates Triage: An Insider’s Perspective on the Health Care Debate in Washington, DC

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  Published: 31 Oct 2017 Duration: 27:31

  In this episode of Triage, Amanda Makki and Corbin Santo of the K&L Gates Public Policy and Law practice group discuss several fundamental issues that are currently at the center of the health care debate in Washington, DC.  Specifically, t... Read more →
  In this episode of Triage, Amanda Makki and Corbin Santo of the K&L Gates Public Policy and Law practice group discuss several fundamental issues that are currently at the center of the health care debate in Washington, DC.  Specifically, t... Read more →

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• K&L Gates Triage: Emergency Preparedness and Response in Long Term Care - Part III

  

  K&L Gates Triage: Emergency Preparedness and Response in Long Term Care - Part III

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  Published: 27 Oct 2017 Duration: 14:59

  In the final episode of our three-part series on emergency preparedness and response in long term care, Kimi Gordy sits down with Sara Hamm, Senior Vice President of Successful Aging & Health Services for Lifespace Communities, to discuss d... Read more →
  In the final episode of our three-part series on emergency preparedness and response in long term care, Kimi Gordy sits down with Sara Hamm, Senior Vice President of Successful Aging & Health Services for Lifespace Communities, to discuss d... Read more →

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• K&L Gates Triage: Using Drones in Medicine

  

  K&L Gates Triage: Using Drones in Medicine

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  Published: 20 Oct 2017 Duration: 06:47

  Unmanned aircraft, commonly known as “drones,” are gaining traction as a tool used by many industries today, including health care. Researchers are currently studying potential applications for drones in delivering medical supplies to rural... Read more →
  Unmanned aircraft, commonly known as “drones,” are gaining traction as a tool used by many industries today, including health care. Researchers are currently studying potential applications for drones in delivering medical supplies to rural... Read more →

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• K&L Gates Triage: Emergency Preparedness and Response in Long Term Care - Part II

  

  K&L Gates Triage: Emergency Preparedness and Response in Long Term Care - Part II

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  Published: 11 Oct 2017 Duration: 09:33

  This is the second episode in a three-part series on emergency preparedness and response in long-term care. Since natural disasters can result in monumental expenses for rebuilding facilities, it is important to understand how to select ins... Read more →
  This is the second episode in a three-part series on emergency preparedness and response in long-term care. Since natural disasters can result in monumental expenses for rebuilding facilities, it is important to understand how to select ins... Read more →

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• K&L Gates Triage: Emergency Preparedness and Response in Long Term Care

  

  K&L Gates Triage: Emergency Preparedness and Response in Long Term Care

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  Published: 3 Oct 2017 Duration: 12:37

  This is the first episode in a three-part series on emergency preparedness and response in long-term care. Recent hurricanes affecting the United States have brought to light the importance of health care providers devising a plan to safegu... Read more →
  This is the first episode in a three-part series on emergency preparedness and response in long-term care. Recent hurricanes affecting the United States have brought to light the importance of health care providers devising a plan to safegu... Read more →

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• K&L Gates Triage: Cyber Insurance Issues for the Healthcare Industry

  

  K&L Gates Triage: Cyber Insurance Issues for the Healthcare Industry

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  Published: 28 Sep 2017 Duration: 08:29

  This episode provides an overview of the major cyber security issues affecting the health care industry. Given that health care is one of the most frequently targeted industries by data hackers, this episode outlines the primary cyber risks... Read more →
  This episode provides an overview of the major cyber security issues affecting the health care industry. Given that health care is one of the most frequently targeted industries by data hackers, this episode outlines the primary cyber risks... Read more →

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• K&L Gates Triage: Substantial Payment Reductions Proposed in CY 2018 for Hospital Outpatient Departments Subject to the Site-Neutral Payment Rule

  

  K&L Gates Triage: Substantial Payment Reductions Proposed in CY 2018 for Hospital Outpatient Departments Subject to the Site-Neutral Payment Rule

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  Published: 15 Sep 2017 Duration: 04:54

  This episode explains the proposed changes to the site-neutral payment rule for off-campus hospital outpatient departments for CY 2018, as discussed in both the recent Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and Medicare Physi... Read more →
  This episode explains the proposed changes to the site-neutral payment rule for off-campus hospital outpatient departments for CY 2018, as discussed in both the recent Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and Medicare Physi... Read more →

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• K&L Gates Triage: Reading the Fine Print: A Closer Look at the Proposed Regulation over Arbitration Clauses in Long-Term Care Resident Agreements

  

  K&L Gates Triage: Reading the Fine Print: A Closer Look at the Proposed Regulation over Arbitration Clauses in Long-Term Care Resident Agreements

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  Published: 7 Sep 2017 Duration: 06:50

  This episode discusses a recent policy shift by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding binding pre-dispute arbitration clauses in long-term care resident agreements over the course of the past year. CMS’ current propos... Read more →
  This episode discusses a recent policy shift by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding binding pre-dispute arbitration clauses in long-term care resident agreements over the course of the past year. CMS’ current propos... Read more →

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• K&L Gates Triage: Avoiding the Risks Associated with Mandatory Vaccination Programs

  

  K&L Gates Triage: Avoiding the Risks Associated with Mandatory Vaccination Programs

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  Published: 28 Aug 2017 Duration: 09:57

  This episode discusses the risks associated with mandatory employee vaccination programs and practical tips for health care entities on how to minimize these risks from an employment law perspective. In particular, this episode highlights a... Read more →
  This episode discusses the risks associated with mandatory employee vaccination programs and practical tips for health care entities on how to minimize these risks from an employment law perspective. In particular, this episode highlights a... Read more →

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