Category Archives: Compliance Issues

Understanding HIPAA and Its Interaction with State and Federal Confidentiality Laws

HIPAA privacy compliance, state health information confidentiality laws, Wisconsin medical record privacy, mental health record protections, and 42 CFR Part 2 substance use disorder records Wisconsin Health Lawyer John Fisher HIPAA Privacy Compliance as the Baseline Framework Executive summary: HIPAA … Continue reading

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Podcast – ASC Life Safety Code Decoded

Episode 16 – ASC Life Safety Code Decoded Welcome to “ASC Life Safety Code Decoded,” the sixteenth episode in our Legal Pulse: Healthcare Edition series. In this episode, we break down the life safety requirements that Ambulatory Surgery Centers must … Continue reading

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Podcast – ASC Governance Accountability

Legal Pulse: Healthcare Edition Welcome to Legal Pulse: Healthcare Edition, the podcast where we explore the intersection of law and medicine to keep you informed on the latest developments and trends. Episode 8 – ASC Governance Accountability Welcome to “ASC … Continue reading

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Block Leasing of Group Practice Facilities – Anti-Kickback Statute Risks

By John Fisher, JD, CHC, CCEP Client Alert – Healthcare Block Leasing, Anti-Kickback Statute Risks, and AKS Safe Harbor Compliance Healthcare block leasing arrangements—where a group practice, physician organization, or other healthcare provider leases defined blocks of space in a … Continue reading

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Podcast – ASC Coverage Rules Decoded

Legal Pulse: Healthcare Edition Welcome to Legal Pulse: Healthcare Edition, the podcast where we explore the intersection of law and medicine to keep you informed on the latest developments and trends. Episode 11 – ASC Coverage Rules Decoded Welcome to … Continue reading

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Wisconsin Medicaid Telehealth Reimbursement: What Providers Need to Know

Wisconsin Medicaid Telehealth Reimbursement – Wisconsin Medicaid allows many covered services to be delivered by telehealth when the service is clinically appropriate and functionally equivalent to in-person care. This article by Wisconsin telehealth lawyer John Fisher explains how ForwardHealth reimbursement … Continue reading

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What Is The Different Between Fraud, Abuse, and Criminal Conduct

By Fisher, JD, CHC, CCEP Fraud, Abuse, Overpayment — When Does a Mistake Become Fraud? Why Enforcement Matters Anyone involved in the health care system should understand that the federal government continues to devote significant resources to the investigation and … Continue reading

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Podcast – ASC Credentialing Decoded

Legal Pulse: Healthcare Edition Welcome to Legal Pulse: Healthcare Edition, the podcast where we explore the intersection of law and medicine to keep you informed on the latest developments and trends. Episode 9 – ASC Credentialing Decoded Welcome to “ASC … Continue reading

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Annual Health Care Fraud and Abuse Control Program Report

 2026 Health Care Fraud Enforcement Update: Compliance Risks, False Claims Act, and Medicare Advantage Health care fraud enforcement is no longer a distant risk reserved for bad actors on the margins of the industry. In 2026, health care providers, suppliers, … Continue reading

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Key Elements for Medical Practice Policies: Incident-to Billing, Physician Supervision, and False Claims Act Enforcement Risk

Understanding Compliance Requirements for Healthcare Providers Medical practices face a complex landscape of billing and compliance regulations. Three critical areas—Incident-to Billing, Physician Supervision, and False Claims Act Enforcement Risk—demand careful attention when crafting practice policies. Establishing clear guidelines not only … Continue reading

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