On July 14, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released its proposed rule for the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule. As expected, there are several meaningful updates that providers, practices, and health systems should be aware of.
One of
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What a Municipality Should Know Before Saying “No Records Exist” When Responding to a Right-to-Know Law Request
Allyson N. Lonas, Esq., (717) 221-7954, alonas@tuckerlaw.com
Pennsylvania’s Right-to-Know Law (“RTKL”) provides access to public records and promotes transparency in our Commonwealth. A record in the possession of a government agency is presumed to be public unless the record is
DOJ and HHS Launch New False Claims Act Working Group to Target Healthcare Fraud
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) have jointly announced the launch of a reinvigorated DOJ-HHS False Claims Act Working Group aimed at enhancing interagency coordination around key fraud enforcement priorities in
New CMS Model Targets Inefficient Medicare Spending Through AI and Clinical Oversight
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has launched the WISeR Model (Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction) to modernize and streamline Medicare’s prior authorization process. By partnering with tech companies, CMS will test the use of modern tools, such
DOJ Announces Largest Health Care Fraud Takedown in U.S. History
In the largest health care fraud takedown in U.S. history, the Justice Department announced charges against 324 individuals—including 96 licensed medical professionals—in connection with schemes involving over $14.6 billion in intended losses across 50 federal districts and 12 State Attorneys
Oregon Legislature Passes Nation’s Strictest Restrictions on the Corporate Practice of Medicine
Oregon is on the verge of passing a bill that would block private-equity ownership in healthcare practices. If passed, this measure would be the strictest ban on the corporate practice of medicine in the nation (read press release here).
Oracle, Cleveland Clinic, and G42 Announce Strategic Partnership to Launch AI-Based Global Healthcare Delivery Platform
In attempt to deliver more effective and affordable care, Oracle, Cleveland Clinic, and G42 have announced a strategic partnership that will build a global AI-powered healthcare platform (see news release here).
Per the news release published by Cleveland Clinic,
Virtual Healthcare Law Presentation: Understanding Restrictive Covenants and Key Contract Terms
On Thursday, May 22, from 6:00 – 7:00 PM, attorneys Michael Cassidy and Adam Appleberry will present a virtual program focused on the legal framework surrounding restrictive covenants in healthcare employment contracts.
The presentation will cover recent developments in the
2025 Medicare Final Rule Highlights
Attorneys Mike Cassidy and Adam Appleberry co-authored an insightful article, 2025 Medicare Final Rule Highlights, featured in the December 2024 issue of the Allegheny County Medical Society (ACMS) Bulletin. The article explores the key updates to Medicare regulations and
Federal and Pennsylvania Corporate Reporting Requirements: Subject to Nationwide Injunction
This is a last in a series of client alerts and blog posts we’ve issued over the last year designed to inform you of the new Federal and Pennsylvania corporate reporting obligations.
ALERT: The U.S. District Court E.D. Texas has