As part of Goodwin’s week of exclusive programming during the BIO International Convention in Boston, we’re excited to invite you to a session focused on China-based NewCos and the dynamics of cross-border dealmaking. China continues to be a dynamic hub
AI & Drug Discovery Symposium: Revolutionizing the Future of Medicine
Jumpstart your week with a deep dive into the future of medicine as part of Goodwin’s exclusive programming during the BIO International Convention in Boston. Join us for a dynamic symposium where industry leaders and AI pioneers come together to
Florida’s Medical Malpractice Reform: Navigating the Shifting Landscape for Providers
Florida’s healthcare providers and their insurers are on the verge of a significant adjustment to the state’s medical malpractice landscape. For over three decades, a controversial provision within Florida’s medical malpractice laws limited who could file a wrongful death lawsuit
House-Passed Budget Bill – the One Big Beautiful Bill Act – Includes Major Changes to Medicaid
On Thursday, May 22, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a budget reconciliation bill introduced by House Republicans, by a 215-214 vote. The bill extends key provisions of the 2017 Tax Cuts and
Reconciliation Bill Provisions Targeting Tax-Exempt Organizations Affect Hospitals
The budget reconciliation bill passed by the House of Representatives on May 22, 2025 (the “Reconciliation Bill”), contains a number of provisions targeting tax-exempt entities. While these provisions do not specifically target or call out hospitals, they may apply to
FBI Warns Consumers of Discount Medical Scams
On April 30, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) released a Public Service Announcement warning consumers about fraudulent discount medical scams. These scams typically involve deceptive offers for health insurance plans that, in reality, provide little to no legitimate coverage.
In Case You Missed It: Federal Agencies Pause Enforcement of the 2024 MHPAEA Final Rule; Prior Regulations and Comparative Analyses Requirement Remain in Effect
On May 15, the U.S. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury (“the Departments”) released a statement announcing a temporary non-enforcement period regarding their final rule issued on September 9, 2024, titled “Requirements Related to the Mental
Key Takeaways from CS2 on Cybersecurity, NIST SP 800-171, and CMMC
The CS2 conference in Reston, Virginia was an essential event for government contractors faced with cybersecurity compliance challenges. The two-day program provided invaluable information on compliance with NIST SP 800-171, CMMC, and other cybersecurity requirements. The sessions led by
From IJ to OK: How to Legally Navigate the Worst Day of Your Facility’s Life
In my years defending nursing homes, assisted living facilities, group homes, and other long-term care providers, I’ve seen the same story unfold too many times: a good facility, staffed with caring professionals, finds itself blindsided by a licensing investigation or
Florida Chooses to Exclude Health Care Practitioners from New Noncompete Law
The Florida Legislature recently passed a bill, called the CHOICE Act, that augments Florida’s laws governing restrictive covenants to make it significantly easier for employers to enforce two new types of noncompete agreements: (1) “covered garden leave agreements” and (2)