Category Archives: COVID-19
Department of Justice Announces First False Claims Act Settlement Related to PPP Fraud
Perhaps the most popular and successful program that the United States has launched to combat the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”). Administered by the Small Business Administration (“SBA”), the PPP provides forgivable loans and emergency financial assistance to businesses suffering economic hardships related to the pandemic. The… Read More »
Medicare Rules Change for Telehealth in COVID-19 Pandemic
Telehealth is the use of videoconferencing and phone communications to support and promote long-distance patient healthcare. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government had strict rules in place limiting Medicare payments for telehealth services. Generally, Medicare would only pay for telehealth services if the patient lived in a rural area with limited services and… Read More »