Bass, Berry & Sims attorney Shannon Wiley authored content for the WeInfuse blog examining the regulatory maze that ambulatory infusion centers (AICs) must navigate when operating across state lines. In the article, Shannon provides an overview and examples of some of these various laws, an examination of the interplay, and how state analyses vary.
In the article, Shannon closely outlines the following factors that AICs must consider when operating in multiple jurisdictions in order to stay compliant with federal and state laws:
- Medicare Part B and “Incident To” Billing
- State Licensure Differences
- Nurse Practitioner Collaboration Requirements
- Corporate Practice of Medicine
- Stark Law
In conclusion, Shannon notes that, these factors “make it impossible to consider laws in a silo. However, while intertwining state and federal regulations can make moving state, provider type, and ownership structure overwhelming, navigating the legal considerations for AICs is possible with the right approach and guidance.”
The full article, “Navigating the Regulatory Maze: Operating an AIC Across State Lines,” was published by WeInfuse on May 29 and is available online.