As we move into 2023, the impact of the pandemic on marginalized groups continue. The COVID 19-pandemic has exacerbated longstanding racial and ethnic disparities in health care. In terms of national healthcare spending, healthcare inequities make up about $230 billion
Health Law
Analysis, commentary, and the latest developments in health care law and policy
The Health Law blog published by Crowell & Moring LLP focuses on legal developments and regulatory issues affecting the healthcare sector. It covers topics such as federal and state healthcare legislation, Medicaid funding restrictions, the Anti-Kickback Statute, information blocking under the 21st Century Cures Act, and disputes related to healthcare payment and reimbursement. The blog also addresses litigation trends, administrative rulemaking by health agencies, and compliance challenges faced by healthcare providers, insurers, and related entities. It provides analysis of court decisions, regulatory changes, and policy shifts impacting healthcare law and practice.
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Medicaid Redetermination & Unwinding Updates
Initiated in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) requires Medicaid programs to keep beneficiaries continuously enrolled through the end of the public health emergency (PHE). The PHE is expected to end on May 11,…
CHS Turns One & Unveils Trends in Transformations Blog
Crowell Health Solutions turns one and to celebrate is launching its own blog, Trends in Transformation. Below CHS recaps what the team accomplished in its first year and what the consultancy looks forward to achieving in 2023.…
FTC Enforcement Against Sharing Consumer Health Information Continues
On March 2, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced an enforcement action against California-based online counseling service BetterHelp, Inc. (“BetterHelp”) for allegedly sharing consumers’ health information, including sensitive information about mental health challenges, for advertising purposes in violation of…
FTC Imposes $1.5 Million Civil Penalty in First-of-Its-Kind Health Breach Notification Rule Enforcement Action
On February 1, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced an enforcement action (“Enforcement Action”) against California-based telehealth and prescription drug discount provider GoodRx Holdings, Inc. (“GoodRx”) for allegedly violating section 5 of the FTC Act and the Health Breach…
340B Contract Pharmacy Limits: The Conflict Continues
Third Circuit Rules on Manufacturer Restrictions on Contract Pharmacies
The first of three pending appeals on whether a pharmaceutical manufacturer can limit distribution of covered 340B drugs to contract pharmacies resulted in a clear victory for pharmaceutical manufacturers. The Third…
Hospital at Home Programs Extended, But Final Push Is Needed
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a number of waivers and flexibilities to help healthcare providers manage the influx of patients during the Public Health Emergency (PHE). The implementation of the Acute Hospital…
CMS Issues Proposed Rule to Standardize Electronic Health Care Attachments Transactions and Electronic Signature under HIPAA
On December 21, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule that would adopt standards under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) for “health care attachments” transactions, which would: (1) support…
CMS Issues a New “Advancing Interoperability and Improving Prior Authorization Processes” Proposed Rule
By Tara Singh
On December 6, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a Proposed Rule that would (i) further enhance health data exchange by establishing data exchange standards for certain payers, (ii) improve patient and provider access to health…
HHS Issues Proposed HIPAA Rule to Adopt Updated Version of Retail Pharmacy Standards for Electronic Transactions
On November 9, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a proposed rule to adopt updated versions of the retail pharmacy standards for electronic transactions adopted under the Administrative Simplification subtitle of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability…