Andrew Tsui Discusses HHS OGC Regional Office Closures in KFF Health News Article

AGG Healthcare partner Andrew Tsui was featured in a KFF Health News article examining the effects of the closure of six of 10 regional offices of the HHS Office of the General Counsel, which support CMS and other agencies in beneficiary coverage disputes and issues related to provider enrollment and participation in federal programs.

As Medicare is a federal health program governed by status and regulations, Andrew emphasizes the importance of having localized federal expertise to provide on-the-ground legal and regulatory guidance to ensure continuity and responsiveness in public service.

“When you have the largest federal health insurance program on the planet, to the extent there could be ambiguity or appeals or grievances, resolving them necessarily requires the expertise of federal lawyers, trained in federal law,” said Andrew.

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