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),
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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)
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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
When Informal Communications Become Public Records: Pennsylvania’s Right-to-Know Law
Allyson N. Lonas, Esq., (717) 221-7954, alonas@tuckerlaw.com
Routine messages, informal exchanges, and internal communications created for internal use rather than public dissemination often form the core of the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law (“RTKL”) mediations, appeals, and litigation. This reality reflects a
Reminder: HIPAA Notices of Privacy Practices Must Be Updated By February 16, 2026
As we move closer to the February 16 deadline, this is a reminder for HIPAA covered entities to confirm they are on track to update their Notice of Privacy Practices (“NPP”) to comply with the finalized federal requirements governing substance
Tucker Arensberg Appointed as Legal Counsel to the Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association
PITTSBURGH, February 5, 2026 – Effective January 1, 2026, Tucker Arensberg was appointed legal counsel to the Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association (PRLA). The firm brings deep experience serving hospitality businesses and trade associations, with several attorneys actively involved in
CMS Launches ASC Prior Authorization Demo for Certain “High-Risk” Procedures: What ASCs and Surgeons Need to Know
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has been using prior authorization for selected Hospital Outpatient Department (OPD) services for several years as part of its broader effort to curb improper payments and unnecessary utilization. In late 2025, CMS