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The Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute are the two principal fraud and abuse laws in the United States impacting the healthcare industry today. With little fanfare, Congress has expanded the categories of safe harbors for both fraud and abuse statutes by passing the Consolidated Appropriations Act, CAA, for 2023. These Read more

This article is the third in a series by Lashly & Baer attorneys Scott A. Pummell and Riley J. Brown addressing various changes coming to the regulation of and access to telehealth services. In fact, the legal and regulatory boundaries of telehealth and remote medicine changed almost overnight as the Read more

Recently our Director of Operations, Kara Brostron, CLM, participated in a panel discussion on the topic of “Dynamic Leadership, Rapid Growth, and Increased Profitability in a Post-Pandemic Era: Insights on Navigating Digital Transformation in the Modern Law Firm.” Thank you for taking the time to share your insights and experiences Read more

Medical malpractice insurance is a crucial form of coverage for healthcare providers, insuring them against claims of negligence or malpractice that can lead to costly legal battles and significant financial damages. However, many medical professionals are not aware of the exclusions that may be present in their policies, which can Read more

This article is the second in a series by Lashly & Baer attorneys Scott A. Pummell and Riley J. Brown addressing various changes coming to the regulation of and access to telehealth services. In fact, the legal and regulatory boundaries of telehealth and remote medicine changed almost overnight as the Read more

This article is the first of a series by Lashly & Baer attorneys Scott A. Pummell and Riley J. Brown addressing various changes coming to the regulation of and access to telehealth services. In fact, the legal and regulatory boundaries of telehealth and remote medicine changed almost overnight as the Read more

St. Louis, Missouri (March 6, 2023) – Lashly & Baer, P.C. announces the expansion of its service areas by adding two experienced Family Law attorneys. Deborah C.M. Henry and Katherine (Kate) E. Henry have joined the Firm and will bring a wealth of experience in handling family law issues. “We Read more

Lashly & Baer, P.C. attorney Michael R. Barth provides an overview of the United Program Integrity Contractor (UPIC) audit response process. There are five separate geographic jurisdictions for UPICs, and CoventBridge is the Midwestern UPIC that includes both Missouri and Illinois. UPICs such as CoventBridge are private contractors monitoring both Read more

Lashly & Baer attorney, Stuart J. Vogelsmeier, was interviewed about the potential impact for healthcare providers if the FTC’s proposed regulation would ban non-compete agreements. Here is the link to the podcast that was broadcast by Gist Healthcare on February 27, 2023. How the FTC’s Proposed Ban on Non-Compete Agreements Read more