Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept; it is already reshaping how municipalities operate and deliver services to their communities. From drafting communications to analyzing policy documents, AI tools are increasingly being used by borough officials and staff to
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AI in the Exam Room: What WVU Medicine’s Abridge Rollout Means for Physicians
Artificial Intelligence continues to move quickly into the clinical workflow.
WVU Medicine recently announced that it is expanding its use of Abridge, an AI-powered transcription platform designed to generate clinical documentation during patient encounters. What began as a small pilot
Presentation at PBI Health Law Institute on Telehealth, AI, and Physician Contracting: A Recap
I recently had the opportunity to speak at the Pennsylvania Bar Institute’s Health Law Institute in Philadelphia on the topic of “Navigating New Frontiers in Physician Practice: Telehealth, Artificial Intelligence, and Contracting.”
Healthcare law is entering a period of
Designation Agreements: How to Contract Out of the Cascade of “Reporting Person” Responsibility Under FinCEN’s Residential Real Estate Reporting Rule
Matthew C. Christoph, mchristoph@tuckerlaw.com, (412) 594-5503
On August 29, 2024, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) issued the Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Residential Real Estate Transfers (the “Reporting Rule”), codified at 31 C.F.R. § 1031.320, to combat financial fraud
CMS Announces New Mandatory Payment Model Targeting Cardiologists for Heart Failure Care
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced a new payment initiative that will require certain cardiologists to participate in a value-based reimbursement model focused on heart failure care. This program, known as the Ambulatory Specialty Model (ASM),
When Placement Is Not Control: Federal Court Dismisses Student’s Civil-Rights Claims Against Public District for Private Abuse
Margaret M. Cooney, Esq., (412) 594-5548, mcooney@tuckerlaw.com
Vincent C. v. Pennsbury Sch. Dist., No. 24-06340-PAC, 2025 LX 359449 (E.D. Pa. Sep. 2, 2025)
ABSTRACT
In Vincent C. v. Pennsbury School District, the United States District Court for the Eastern
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Expands Ability to Add Agenda Items Under the Sunshine Act
Matthew M. Hoffman, Esq., (412) 594-3910, mhoffman@tuckerlaw.com
Coleman v. Parkland School District, 346 A.3d 1266 (Pa. 2025) (A divided Pennsylvania Supreme Court reversed the Commonwealth Court’s 2023 decision and expanded the ability of agencies to add items to an
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Holds That School Districts are Permitted to Provide Charter School Students with any Mode of Free Transportation
Christopher L. Voltz, Esq., cvoltz@tuckerlaw.com, (412) 594-5580
In Bell v. Wilkinsburg Sch. Dist., No. 23 WAP 2024, 2026 Pa. LEXIS 92 (Pa. Jan. 21, 2026), the Pennsylvania Supreme Court held that Section 1726-A(a) of the Charter School Law (“CSL”), 24
COURT DENIES CIVIL RIGHTS AND SPECIAL EDUCATION CLAIMSARISING FROM INAPPROPRIATE STUDENT PHOTOGRAPH
K. L. v. Dunmore School District, et. al. No. 3:24-cv-01461, 2025 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 188083 (M.D. Pa. September 24, 2025). District Court for Middle District of Pennsylvania denies federal claims under various civil rights and special education laws arising from
Quick Instagram and TikTok Updates for Physicians and Medical Practices
Healthcare regulations are constantly evolving, and staying informed is critical for physicians, practice managers, and healthcare professionals.
In addition to in-depth articles here on Med Law Blog, Tucker Arensberg healthcare attorney Adam Appleberry provides regular legal updates and practical guidance