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Trends in Digital Health Funding and Transactions: A Tremendous …

WEBAccording to the Digital Health Funding and M&A 2021 First Half Report released by Mercom Capital, the first half of 2021 closed with $14.7 billion invested …

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Key Healthcare Provisions of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, …

WEBOn December 29, 2022, President Biden signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (the “Act”). The Act provides for nearly $1.7 trillion in funding …

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Healthcare Reforms Under the IRA: Expanding Access to Care

WEBThe Inflation Reduction Act (“IRA”) was signed into law by President Biden on August 16, 2022. The expansive legislation includes key health care provisions, …

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Recent Healthcare-Related Artificial Intelligence Developments

WEBThe development and use of artificial intelligence (“AI”) is rapidly growing in the healthcare landscape with no signs of slowing down. From a governmental perspective, many federal agencies are embracing the possibilities of AI. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is exploring the ability of AI to estimate sentinel events and

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2024 Brings Expansion to Medicaid in New York State

WEBOn Tuesday, January 9, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) approved a request from New York State (“NYS”) to amend its Medicaid section 1115(a) …

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Q&A: The No Surprises Act’s Protections for Uninsured (or Self-Pay

WEBIn our November 9, 2021, blog post on the No Surprises Act (“NSA”), we discussed new consumer protections against surprise out-of-network bills. In addition to …

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HHS Issues Proposed Rule to Provide Clarity on Rights of …

WEBOn January 5, 2023, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) published a notice of proposed rulemaking entitled “Safeguarding the Rights of Conscience as …

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At a Glance: Legal Efforts to Limit Discrimination Through AI

WEBAB 1502. On February 17, 2023, California Assemblymember Pilar Schiavo introduced California Assembly Bill 1502. which seeks to ban health care service plans …

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The “State” of Telehealth: Delaware Expands Access to Telehealth

WEBOn June 23, 2021, Delaware Governor John Carney signed House Bill 160, the Telehealth Access Preservation and Modernization Act of 2021 (the “Bill” or “HB160”) which continues and enhances Delaware residents’ access to telehealth services and, through the adoption of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (the “Compact”), …

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The “State” of Telehealth: Montana Healthcare Law Blog

WEBMontana Makes Telehealth Expansion Permanent. On April 19, 2021, Montana Governor, Greg Gianforte, signed House Bill 43 (“HB43” or the “Bill”) into law. …

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CMS “Hospitals Without Walls” Waiver: Looking To ASCs to …

WEBOn March 30, 2020, CMS through its blanket 1135 waiver authority implemented a “Hospital without Walls” policy to allow hospitals to provide and bill for …

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Illinois Proposes Heightened Oversight for Healthcare Transactions

WEBIllinois’ Public Act 103-0526 (the “Act”), enacted in August 2023, amends the Illinois Antitrust Act, the State Finance Act and the Illinois Health Facilities Planning Act …

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New NYC Local Law Promotes Health Care Price Transparency

WEBOn June, 23, 2023, New York City Mayor Eric Adams signed the Healthcare Accountability and Consumer Protection Act ( Intro. 844-A ). This local law amends the New York City Charter and directs the Mayor to establish an Office of Healthcare Accountability – the first of its kind in the country. Among other things, the NYC Office of Healthcare

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Balanced Billing in California: Update Regarding 2016’s A.B. 72 and …

WEBSheppard Mullin is a full-service AmLaw 50 firm with more than 1,000 attorneys in 16 offices located in the United States, Europe and Asia. Since 1927, …

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Medi-Cal Rx: California to Transition Medi-Cal Pharmacy Benefits …

WEBOn April 1, 2021, the California Department of Health Care Services (“DHCS”) will be transitioning all Medi-Cal pharmacy benefits from managed care to fee-for-service …

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The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: Potential Impact on

WEBOn August 10, 2021, the Senate passed H.R. 3684, a roughly $1 trillion infrastructure bill (the “Infrastructure Bill”) that authorizes funds for federal-aid highways, transit, broadband access and other infrastructure purposes. Notably, the Infrastructure Bill is paid for in part through changes to several healthcare policies, including delaying a Medicare Part D …

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HHS Announces 42 Part 2 Final Rule to Align with HIPAA

WEBThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) recently …

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At HLTH 2023: General Catalyst’s HATCo Introduces a Radically …

WEBSheppard Mullin is a full-service AmLaw 50 firm with more than 1,000 attorneys in 16 offices located in the United States, Europe and Asia. Since 1927, …

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Debate Continues Around Scope of Practice Expansion for APPs

WEBScope of practice expansion has been a hot-button issue within medical communities and state legislatures for more than thirty years. The debate is centered on what services advanced practice providers (“APPs”) who hold Master’s Degrees (e.g., Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists, Dental Hygienists, etc.) should …

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The Stage is Set: California Finalizes OHCA Regulations Requiring

WEBSheppard Mullin is a full-service AmLaw 50 firm with more than 1,000 attorneys in 16 offices located in the United States, Europe and Asia. Since 1927, …

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