October 22, 2020

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Joan Polacheck, Health Care industry Lawyer, McDermott Will Emery, Chicago Law Firm

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Professional Biography:

Joan Polacheck is a partner in the law firm of McDermott Will & Emery LLP and is based in the Firm’s Chicago office. She represents a broad range of health care industry clients, including hospitals, suppliers, and drug and device companies.

Articles in the National Law Review database by Joan Polacheck

CMS Issues Explanatory Guidance On Nationwide Blanket Stark Law Waivers (Posted On Thursday, April 30, 2020)
CMS Issues Nationwide Blanket Waivers of Stark Law and OIG Issues an AKS Policy Statement (Posted On Wednesday, April 8, 2020)
HHS Proposes Substantial Changes to Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute Regulations (Posted On Wednesday, October 9, 2019)
Third Circuit Perpetuates Tuomey’s Controversial Stark Law “Volume or Value” Standard (Posted On Wednesday, October 2, 2019)
OIG Seeks Comments on Anti-Kickback Statute and Beneficiary Inducements as Part of its Regulatory Sprint to Coordinated Care (Posted On Monday, August 27, 2018)
False Claims Act Settlement with eClinicalWorks Raises Questions for Electronic Health Record Software Vendors (Posted On Thursday, June 8, 2017)
Is Stark Law’s “Signed Writing” Requirement Material to Payment: One Federal Court Says Yes (Posted On Thursday, May 11, 2017)
CMS Revises the Self-Referral Disclosure Protocol Requiring the Use of Prescribed Forms for Disclosure of Stark Law Violations (Posted On Wednesday, April 5, 2017)
OIG Revises Safe Harbors under Anti-Kickback Statute and Civil Monetary Penalty Rules Regarding Beneficiary Inducements (Posted On Wednesday, December 14, 2016)
‘Tis the Season for Giving: OIG Updates Policy on Gifts of Nominal Value to Medicare and Medicaid Beneficiaries (Posted On Friday, December 9, 2016)
CMS Finalizes Prior Authorization Program for Certain DMEPOS Items (Posted On Thursday, January 7, 2016)
CMS Addresses Current Position on Supervision and Practitioner Qualifications Under ‘Incident-To’ Billing Rules (Posted On Monday, July 20, 2015)
CMS Proposal Broadens Medicare Inpatient Reimbursement Eligibility Under the “2-Midnight Rule" (Posted On Tuesday, July 7, 2015)
Recent DOJ and OIG Actions Show Growing Federal Scrutiny of Physician Financial Arrangements (Posted On Thursday, July 2, 2015)
SGR Legislation Includes Gainsharing Fix and More Anti-Fraud Measures (Posted On Thursday, April 23, 2015)
CMS Finalizes Proposal to Remove Continuing Medical Education Exclusion from Sunshine Act Regulations (Posted On Wednesday, November 12, 2014)
Office of Inspector General (OIG) Proposes Expanding Anti-Kickback Statute Safe Harbors and Revising Civil Monetary Penalty Regulations (Posted On Tuesday, October 7, 2014)
CMS Proposes Removing CME Exclusion from Sunshine Act Regulations, Citing Redundancy with Indirect Payment Exclusion (Posted On Thursday, August 7, 2014)
OIG Proposes Rule to Expand Civil Monetary Penalties and Solicit Comments on Penalty for Failure to Report and Return Overpayments (Posted On Thursday, May 29, 2014)
CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) to Postpone Denying Claims When Ordering/Referring Provider Not Enrolled in Medicare (Posted On Tuesday, December 3, 2013)

LATEST LEGAL NEWS & ANALYSIS

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What Legal Protections Exist for Employees who Use Medical Marijuana?

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Katz, Marshall & Banks, LLP

A Review of Recent Whistleblower Developments: October 21, 2020

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Global Solutions, Episode 17: Global Mask Requirements

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ERISA/Cybersecurity Considerations in the COVID Age

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Foley & Lardner LLP

Future of the Affordable Care Act – Supreme Court Scenarios

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McDermott Will & Emery

CDC Refines List of Underlying Conditions That Place Individuals at ‘Increased Risk of Severe Illness’ From COVID-19

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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.

TRENDING LEGAL ANALYSIS

Legal Obligations to Consider Before Installing a GPS Tracking Application

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New York City Amended Sick Leave Law

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What Legal Protections Exist for Employees who Use Medical Marijuana?

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Katz, Marshall & Banks, LLP

A Review of Recent Whistleblower Developments: October 21, 2020

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Foley & Lardner LLP

Global Solutions, Episode 17: Global Mask Requirements

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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.

Plan Sponsor and Plan Administrator Escape 401(k) Plan Cybertheft Suit, But Recordkeeper Remains

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The Intersection of State Escheatment Laws and Patient Credit Balances: Preparing for Increased State Action in the Era of COVID-19

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ERISA/Cybersecurity Considerations in the COVID Age

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Foley & Lardner LLP

Future of the Affordable Care Act – Supreme Court Scenarios

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McDermott Will & Emery

CDC Refines List of Underlying Conditions That Place Individuals at ‘Increased Risk of Severe Illness’ From COVID-19

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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.

OFCCP Request for Information and Stakeholder Call Provide Additional Guidance on Diversity & Inclusion Training Restrictions in Executive Order 13950

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Pushing for the Documents You Need May Be Costly, but Not Pushing May Cost More

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Norris McLaughlin P.A.

The COVID-19 Vaccine: An In-Depth Discussion Exploring Emerging Legal Issues for Consideration by Employers [WEBINAR]

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Single-Employer Pension Plan Terminations

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Proskauer Rose LLP

Catching Up on Recent Developments Surrounding CARES Act Stimulus Funds

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Final Rule Intended to Promote Transparency in Developing EPA Regulatory Guidance Documents Will Take Effect in November

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Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

Government Releases Final Foreign Tax Credit Regulations On Stewardship And R&E Expenses

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McDermott Will & Emery

Plaintiff in Facebook v. Duguid Files Supreme Court Brief Supporting Broad Interpretation of ATDS Definition

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What is New in the EDPB’s Draft Guidelines on Controllers and Processors Under the GDPR? (Part 3)

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Upcoming Legal Education Events

Data Monetization in Medical Device, Healthcare and Insurance

Thursday, October 22, 2020

Policyholders In A Minefield: Ethical Considerations When Working With Defense Counsel Hired By An Insurance Company

Thursday, October 22, 2020

Antitrust Counseling for Health Care Providers [Webinar]

Thursday, October 22, 2020

Labeling of Alcohol Beverages Under FDA Jurisdiction

Thursday, October 22, 2020

5th Annual Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Industry Summit

Tuesday, October 27, 2020 to Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Navigating the Stormy Waters of Political Speech in the Workplace [WEBINAR]

Tuesday, October 27, 2020

PAVC Provider Panel: Lessons Learned from Deploying Telehealth Strategies in COVID-19

Tuesday, October 27, 2020

MCDERMOTT DEAL ACADEMY 2020 | REAL ESTATE DEALS IN TIMES OF CRISIS

Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Data License Agreement Litigation – What You Need to Know [Webinar]

Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Client Briefing - Employment Law Update

Thursday, October 29, 2020

New California Employment Laws & Recent Developments [Webinar]

Thursday, October 29, 2020

Connecting the Dots on Digital Health Series: Payment, FDA, Public Policy and Advocacy Considerations

Thursday, October 29, 2020

PAVC TELEHEALTH: PERSPECTIVES ON THE PATIENT EXPERIENCE DURING COVID-19 AND BEYOND

Thursday, October 29, 2020

Navigating the New H-1B Regulations

Thursday, October 29, 2020

Navigating to Recovery: How Leading Companies are Positioning for Success [WEBINAR]

Thursday, November 5, 2020

POLICY OUTLOOK: HOW THE 2020 ELECTION OUTCOMES WILL IMPACT YOUR BUSINESS

Thursday, November 5, 2020

Data Monetization in Manufacturing, Industrial & B2B Markets

Thursday, November 5, 2020

Election 2020 Impact on the Health Care Industry [WEBINAR]

Tuesday, November 10, 2020

REVISION OF THE VBER AND VERTICAL GUIDELINES BY EUROPEAN COMMISSION | PART 1

Thursday, November 12, 2020

Understanding and Complying with California's Rigid Plastic Packaging Container (RPPC) Regulations

Thursday, November 12, 2020

New International Waste Controls and Trade Bans on Plastics Shipped for Recycling [WEBINAR]

Tuesday, November 17, 2020

Election 2020 Impact on the Health Care Industry Part 2 [WEBINAR]

Tuesday, November 17, 2020

Raising The Bar In Corporate Law Using Business Intelligence Analytics

Wednesday, November 18, 2020

Connecting the Dots on Digital Health Series: Privacy, Security and Regulatory Considerations

Thursday, November 19, 2020

Data Monetization in Retail and Consumer

Thursday, November 19, 2020

Data Monetization in Autonomous Vehicles, Security & Surveillance

Thursday, December 3, 2020

Wage and Hour Virtual CLE Breakfast - Part 2: Resolving Class and Collective Action Claims

Wednesday, December 9, 2020

Data Monetization in Financial Services

Thursday, December 17, 2020