Andrew B. Eills

Counsel to health care entities many entities seeking approval under NH RSA 7:19-b from the Charitable Trusts Unit of the NH Attorney General’s office.

Counsel to purchasers of NH nursing homes.

Counsel to specialized New Hampshire medical practice in asset purchase of another existing medical practice, including assets of Medicare-certified and NH licensed ASC; creation of legal entities appropriate for practice; counsel regarding Medicare certification for ASC.

Counsel to joint venture between hospital and physicians in establishment of Medicare-certified ambulatory surgical center.

Counsel to physicians before payor-credentialing bodies.

Counsel to ambulatory surgical centers entities concerning Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (“ACA”) provisions, including “Sunshine Act” requirements under Section 6002, anti-Kickback statute modifications, and False Claims Act issues.

Counsel to covered entities concerning HITECH/HIPAA provisions and requirements.

Counsel to a New Hampshire health care facility in establishment of, and physician recruitment for, cardiology practice, as well as negotiation of non-compete agreements.

Counsel to an independent physician practice group concerning payment for ancillary services, use of employment/recruitment agreements, and negotiation of leases, purchase of real estate, and related Anti-Kickback statute and Stark law issues.

Counsel to non-profit healthcare providers concerning Board of Trustees’ duties, liabilities, and evolving role under the ACA.

Counsel to health care facilities concerning CMS survey and associated Medicare billing issues.

Counsel to a New Hampshire hospital concerning Fraud and Abuse laws, including the Anti-Kickback statute and the Physician Self-Referral (Stark) Law, personal services agreements, real estate leases, recruitment, and joint ventures.

Counsel to numerous health care facilities in NH DHHS licensing and regulatory investigations and proceedings.

Counsel to numerous physicians in context of recruitment and non-compete agreements.

Counsel to a New Hampshire health care facility in initial request for Advisory Opinion from the US DHHS Office of Inspector General (request later withdrawn).

Counsel to a New Hampshire continuing care retirement community concerning oversight of New Hampshire Department of Insurance and New Hampshire Bureau of Administrative Services, residence care agreements, and licensure.

Counsel to a New Hampshire non-profit hospital with respect to tax-exemption challenge concerning off-campus real estate and successful resolution with local government.

Counsel to a New Hampshire hospital with respect to medical staff bylaws requirements of the Joint Commission and non-profit governance.

Governor Sununu Extends Long Term Care Stabilization Program to July 31, 2020 – Original End Date of June 30 Recognized as Too Early

COVID-19 Emergency Healthcare System Relief Fund

Update: CMS Suspends Advance Payment Program and Reevaluates Accelerated Payment Program

“Alternative Care Settings” –  Governor Sununu Orders In-Network Payments Rates for Procedures Conducted at Out-of-Network Sites

CMS Issues Waivers of Sanctions under the Stark Law During COVID-19 Emergency: Examples and Guidance

CARES Act: Expansion of the Accelerated Payment Program: A Needed Lifeline for Medicare Providers

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (The Cares Act)

COVID-19 Medicare Provider Enrollment Relief: CMS Update and FAQs

Health Professional Licensing Update: Practicing Medicine Across State Lines Without a License to Respond to COVID-19

COVID-19: HIPAA Covered Entity and Business Associate Disclosure Rules

NH Legal Perspective: Telemedicine can Assist in the Treatment of Substance Use Disorders