Despite Stark Law enforcement seeming to have gone relatively quiet, according to a recent article by The National Law Review  (NLR), the strict liability statute’s six-year lookback period is ticking, and renewed compliance scrutiny is expected before those periods expire. With significant penalties at stake, the NLR article recommends that providers take advantage of the lull to reduce risk and review their compliance practices regarding physician arrangements and designate

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) recently issued the Final Rule announcing the 2026 policy changes for Medicare, including Part B issues and payments under the Physician Fee Schedule (“MPFS”), many of which take effect in January. According to the CMS Fact Sheet ,  “the calendar year (CY) 2026 MPFS final rule is one of several final rules that reflect a broader Administration-wide strategy to create a more equitable health care system that results in be

BFMV has a new home base in the Newnan historic district at 29 Jackson Street. The Folk Victorian, Reconstruction Era house was constructed in 1870, with an addition built on later in the twentieth century to update the home with a modernized kitchen and bath. The original craftsmanship and charm have been preserved and maintained for generations to come. We are enjoying this new chapter of BFMV’s shared history with Newnan. Some Newnan History Around the Time of our New Offi

BuckheadFMV ("BFMV") is pleased to announce that Lin Hsu, CVA, has joined BFMV's physician compensation valuation practice. Lin provides fair market value opinions for a wide range of physician services and related arrangements involving hospitals, health systems, and other healthcare providers. Lin was first introduced to healthcare valuation during her time as a college intern at BFMV. After earning her bachelor's degree in finance from Georgia State University, she joined

BuckheadFMV announces the release of the 2024 Cost of Physician Staffing Services Report. The report compiles pricing data included in 99...

In January 2024, the Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) posted Advisory Opinion No....