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The Erickson | Sederstrom Health Law Group
Erickson|Sederstrom has developed a wealth of experience in the health law practice since it was founded over 40 years ago. The attorneys at Erickson|Sederstrom provide a full spectrum of legal services to health care providers and those working with health care professionals. Erickson|Sederstrom provides counsel to many local Omaha, Lincoln and regional clients located throughout Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, and South Dakota including hospitals, individual physicians, physician groups, therapists, long-term care providers, home health care practitioners, medical suppliers and various other vendors providing goods and services to those in the medical field. Attorneys that practice in the health law section of the firm are exposed to numerous legal issues ranging from compliance and regulatory matters, to reimbursement issues, real property and equipment leases, professional corporation formation and governance, and health care contracting issues. Erickson|Sederstrom’s health law attorneys stay on top of the latest developments in health law and consistently attend national level seminars designed to keep the attorneys in front of quickly changing health law environment. The attorneys at Erickson|Sederstrom are members of various trade groups and associations, including the American Health Lawyers Association, which provides a wealth of resources to make their practice more efficient and allow confidence in the work being provided to the firm’s clients. Erickson|Sederstrom boasts health law attorneys that have gained valuable experience by holding positions in areas other than private practice including service as the General Counsel for a major health system and service as a member of the Policy Cabinet and a Director of Agencies within the Nebraska Health and Human Services System.
The attorneys at Erickson|Sederstrom provide a full spectrum of legal services to health care providers and those working with health care professionals. Erickson|Sederstrom provides counsel to many local Omaha, Lincoln and regional clients located throughout Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, and South Dakota including hospitals, individual physicians, physician groups, therapists, long-term care providers, home health care practitioners, medical suppliers and various other vendors providing goods and services to those in the medical field. To find out full details for our practice area expertise in health law, view the link provided below. Find out more > 
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CMS Proposes New Overpayment Reporting Rule
February 16, 2012 In order to implement § 6402 of PPACA, CMS is proposing regulations relating to the reporting of overpayments made under the Medicare Program. Read more > “Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Demand for Kagan’s Recusal From Health Care Legislation Challenge.” January 25, 2012 “Kagan’s recusal from health care legislation challenge remains an open question following Supreme Court decision.” Read more > U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Constitutional Challenge to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) December 5, 2011 FInd out how the U.S. Supreme Court’s ultimate ruling on the constitutionality of the PPACA will not only prove to be a constitutional blockbuster, but will also directly impact the State of Nebraska and Nebraska employers. Read more > OIG to Allow Certain Domiciliary Services Programs to be Offered by Hospitals November 21, 2011 Health care providers may be able to provide certain lodging, transportation, and dining assistance to patients and family members of patients under certain circumstances... Read more > Protecting Medicare's Iinterests Prior to Settlement of Personal Injury and Workers’ Compensation Claims November 7, 2011 Professionals involved in the settlement of cases with a Medicare eligible claimant must be aware of the responsibilities and consequences of protecting Medicare’s interests prior to settlement. Medicare Set Asides, previously only used in workers’ compensation settlements, have become increasingly more commonplace in liability settlements. Read more > Misrepresentation of Pre-existing Condition as an Affirmative Defense to Workers’ Compensation Claims in Nebraska November 1, 2011 Learn More about the Larson Rule and Misrepresentation of Pre-existing Conditions with Workers Compensation Claims Read more > Stark Self Disclosure Protocol Now in Full Swing November 3, 2010 On September 23, 2010, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the much anticipated Voluntary Self-Referral Disclosure Protocol (SRDP). The Affordable Care Act (ACA) enacted on March 23, 2010 required that CMS create a protocol to enable entities to self-report Stark Law violations in much the same way that a process already exists for the self-disclosure of violations of the Anti-Kickback Statute. Read more > ADA Regulations Shed Light on What Qualifies as “Service Animal” for Places of Public Accommodation November 1, 2010 Find out more information about what actually qualifies as a "Service Animal" under the ADA... Read more > Anti-Smoker Hiring Policies: Could You Be Facing a Lawsuit? November 1, 2010 Health care legislation and "lifestyle statutes" cause great concern to employers and smokers alike, read more and find out if you could be facing a lawsuit. Read more > New Healthcare Fraud and Abuse Program Integrity Provisions: High Hopes, Hefty Compliance Requirements November 1, 2010 Read more > Legal Challenges to Health Care Reform Gain Traction October 29, 2010 The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (“PPACA”), is already being challenged by several of the state’s attorneys general. Find ou if your state is one of them... Read more > Hospital's Can Provide Free Insurance According to the OIG October 29, 2010 The Office of Inspector General (OIG) stated that it would not impose sanctions on hospitals requesting an advisory opinion concerning its provision of insurance pre-authorization services. Read more > USA Patriot Act Mandates Compliance Programs October 21, 2010 USA Patriot Act; Bank Secrecy Act; Money Laundering; Compliance Programs Read more > |
