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
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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
CMS Finalizes Rule Closing Medicaid Provider Tax Loophole
CMS Finalizes Rule Closing Medicaid Provider Tax Loophole
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has finalized a major Medicaid financing rule aimed at closing what the agency has described as a long-standing “healthcare-related tax loophole.” The rule, finalized
Heightened Immigration Enforcement: What Employers Should Know About Hiring and Retention
With renewed federal enforcement efforts and increased workplace scrutiny, employers face heightened risk related to the hiring and retention of unauthorized workers. In the January 2026 issue of Iron & Steel Technology, Tucker Arensberg attorney Isaac Zimmerman examines how immigration
Pennsylvania CROWN Act: Employers Write This Down!
Kaitlyn Smearcheck, Esq., ksmearcheck@tuckerlaw.com, (717) 221-7963
Pennsylvania is now the 28th state to enact legislation protecting employees from hair-based discrimination.
The “Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair (CROWN) Act,” was signed into law by Governor
Paid Sick Leave Puzzle: Navigating Pittsburgh’s Updates and Allegheny County’s Consistency
Margaret M. Grimm, Esq., (412) 594-5510, mgrimm@tuckerlaw.com
Sick leave in the Steel City received a significant boost as of January 1, 2026. To assist with interpretation and implementation of the new ordinance, the City of Pittsburgh Mayor’s Office provides
Withdrawing a Certified Medical Marijuana User’s Job Offer After a Positive Drug Test: A Cautionary Tale for Employers
Jeremy Farrell, Esq., jfarrell@tuckerlaw.com, (412) 594-3938
Though it has been around for nearly a decade, the Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Act continues to cause considerable confusion for employers. A recent decision (available here) helps to provide some guidance
2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
The final Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for 2026 has now taken effect. Under the new rule, Center for Medicare Services (CMS) finalized two separate Medicare conversion factors depending on participation in a qualifying Alternative Payment Model (APM). For physicians who
Rural Health Funding: At Least $147M Headed to Each State in 2026
The Trump administration announced a new $50 billion rural health transformation program that will send between $147 million and $281 million to each state beginning in 2026. The funding, administered through Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, is designed to
Top 5 Questions Every Vet Should Ask Before Signing an Employment Contract
Before signing an employment agreement, veterinarians should understand how their contract will shape their compensation, workload, career mobility, and long-term professional growth. In this article, Adam J. Appleberry, Esq. outlines five essential questions every veterinarian should ask—from pay structure and