A recent decision by a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services ("CMS") Administrator serves as a reminder to providers regarding "bad debt" collection efforts. Medicare providers can be reimbursed for "bad debts," which are "uncollectible" amounts attributable to...
PLDO Law Blog
Month: December 2014
Medicaid Market Explodes as Primary Care Doctors Face Major Cut in Fees for Services
The market is flooded with millions of people who have new Medicaid coverage at the same time primary care physicians (PCP) who care for this population face a major cut in pay. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) authorized the federal government to fund a temporary...
Health Care Premium Tax Credits Under Review by U.S. Supreme Court: Decision Could Have Far-Reaching Consequences
On November 7, 2014, the Supreme Court of the United States decided to take up the issue of whether premium tax credits provided for under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) are available on both state and federal health insurance exchanges. The Court will hear arguments...
Massachusetts Voters Approve New Sick Leave Law: What It Means To Your Business
Massachusetts employers would be well advised to update their written policies, employee handbooks and internal record keeping procedures to prepare for a new law that provides one of the most generous sick leave mandates in the country. On November 4, 2014,...
SHOULD CLIENTS KNOW IF THEIR ATTORNEY USES AI? CONFIDENTIALITY AND INFORMED CONSENT CONSIDERATIONS
Once safely confined to the realm of science fiction, AI is now an undeniable reality. AI driven tools are rapidly evolving and becoming indispensable across industries, including the legal field. Attorneys now have access to AI-powered research assistants, contract...
DEVELOPING AN EFFECTIVE “AI” POLICY
Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) is now a very real part of our business ecosystem, and will play an increasing role in many companies’ continued growth. Leveraging a business's data assets and the skills of its workforce, there are numerous ways that AI can help...
TO COMPETE OR NOT TO COMPETE
Scrutiny of new and existing noncompetition and nonsolicitation provisions affecting employees and independent contractors has magnified since February 26, 2025. That Wednesday, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a directive to form a Task Force to examine...
BUSINESSES VS. THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT: AN UPDATE ON THE ONGOING LEGAL BATTLE OVER THE CTA
The fight over the Corporate Transparency Act drags on as the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network further postpones reporting requirements. PLDO Attorney Javellys Polanco provides the latest update for businesses below: The Corporate Transparency Act, 31 U.S.C. §...
WHY BUSINESS SUCCESSION PLANNING SHOULD BE A PRIORITY IN 2025
Succession planning is a vital yet often neglected component of a comprehensive business strategy. Whether it is a start-up or a ten-year-old business, developing a succession plan is a critical step in ensuring the continuity and long-term stability of any business....
