Health Law Blog

New Jersey Makes Permanent Independent Practice Authority for Advanced Practice Nurses

Deniza Gertsberg, Esq. — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:31:33 +0000

A new law went into effect in New Jersey allowing independent practice for certain experienced advanced practice nurses (APNs).

New York Medicaid Provider Enrollment, Revalidation & Maintenance Forms: Transition to Online Submissions

Deniza Gertsberg, Esq. — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:05:27 +0000

The New York State Department of Health (DOH) announced a new, phased revalidation initiative requiring all enrolled Medicaid providers to complete revalidation by June 2028 using only the online New York State Medicaid Provider Services Portal (PSP).

New York Pharmacy Registration: Key Compliance Requirements

Deniza Gertsberg, Esq. — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:31:56 +0000

New York Board of Pharmacy imposes strict operational requirements for obtaining and maintaining pharmacy registrations. A pharmacy’s failure to comply with those requirements could result in an enforcement action.

Key Requirements for Registration and Operation

The following are some key registration and operational requirements that New York pharmacies must comply with:

Location Specific. Registration

CMS Issues a Nationwide Temporary Moratorium on DMEPOS Enrollment

Deniza Gertsberg, Esq. — Sat, 07 Mar 2026 22:50:27 +0000

On February 25, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) announced a nationwide six-month moratorium on the enrollment of new Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (“DMEPOS”) suppliers. This moratorium became effective on February 27, 2026.**

Key Details of the Moratorium Duration: The moratorium will last for six months, with the possibility

CMS Finalizes Major DMEPOS Accreditation Changes Effective January 1, 2026

Deniza Gertsberg, Esq. — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 02:54:37 +0000

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) has finalized significant revisions to the DMEPOS accreditation program in the CY 2026 Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) Final Rule (90 Fed. Reg. 55342). With limited exceptions, CMS adopted the DMEPOS accreditation proposals as issued. The changes are intended to strengthen program integrity and

New Reporting Requirements Under CTA

Deniza Gertsberg, Esq. — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 15:27:21 +0000

Effective January 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) requires most businesses, including healthcare businesses, to report certain information regarding beneficial owners and company applicants. Willful failure to report or update beneficial ownership information may result in the imposition of penalties.

CTA in a Nutshell

The CTA and its implementing regulations seek to

The End of Non-Competition Agreements?

Deniza Gertsberg, Esq. — Tue, 09 May 2023 09:34:00 +0000

Recently, the Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") published a proposed rule prohibiting employers from using non-compete clauses (also called "restrictive covenants") in their contracts with workers. Similarly, the New Jersey legislature recently proposed a bill that would limit the scope of restrictive covenants between employers and workers. If finalized, these measures would impact the relationship many physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals have with their employers.

Significant Changes to NYS Mandatory Compliance Program Requirement

Deniza Gertsberg, Esq. — Tue, 18 May 2021 10:28:07 +0000

Last year, as part of the 2020-2021 budget, the New York State Legislature made significant changes to the NYS Mandatory Compliance Program requirement.

New OPMC Requirements

Deniza Gertsberg, Esq. — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 03:45:26 +0000

On October 7, 2020, New York State Public Health 230 was amended to require every physician's "practice setting" to post a conspicuous sign regarding where to report professional misconduct.

NYS Medicaid Implements 1% Across the Board Payment Reduction

Deniza Gertsberg, Esq. — Mon, 06 Jan 2020 12:37:49 +0000

Beginning with dates of services of January 1, 2020, all non-exempt New York State Medicaid payments to providers will be uniformly reduced by 1%.