The fiscal year (“FY”) 2027 H-1B cap season will be the first to operate under a weighted selection system that replaces the prior fully random lottery. Employers should understand how this new process affects both the regular (bachelor’s) cap and
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The Hall, Render, Killian, Heath & Lyman, P.C. Blog focuses on legal issues related to healthcare real estate, hospital development, and healthcare regulatory compliance. It covers topics such as hospital campus land acquisitions, mixed-use healthcare projects, healthcare real estate investment trends, and construction contract risk management. The blog also addresses regulatory updates including CMS price transparency rules and enforcement, as well as strategic healthcare operational models like population health services organizations. It provides insights into healthcare finance, tax considerations for nonprofit hospitals, and the evolving landscape of healthcare delivery and infrastructure development.
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Weekly Hospital Real Estate Briefing: Kaiser Permanente Buys Land in Atlanta | Rural Hospital Report Portends Nationwide Crisis | New Saginaw Health District Details Unveiled
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CMS Issues Health Care-Related Tax Final Rule
By Hall Render
On February 2, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) published a final rule, effective April 3, 2026, that targets a perceived “loophole” in the current regulatory statistical test applied to State proposals for health care-related tax…
Key Considerations for the Upcoming National Resident Matching Program
By Hall Render
The upcoming National Resident Matching Program is expected to be affected by several recent immigration-related developments under the Trump administration that employers should incorporate into their match planning strategy, including nationality-based travel restrictions, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”)…
Weekly Hospital Real Estate Briefing: Five Things to Know about Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities
By Hall Render
Hall Render’s Real Estate team frequently works with owners, operators and developers of specialty hospitals. One of our favorite types of specialty hospitals is the inpatient rehabilitation facility (“IRF”). Below is a summary of five things you should know about…
Legislative Update: Congress Set to Resurrect Separate NPI and Attestation Requirements for Off-Campus Hospital Outpatient Departments
By Hall Render
Congress’s fiscal year 2026 health care appropriations bill introduces a significant new statutory condition of Medicare payment for off-campus hospital outpatient departments. If enacted, effective January 1, 2028, Medicare payment would be prohibited for items and services furnished by an…
What Illinois Employers Need to Know About Changes to the Workplace Transparency Act
By Hall Render
Amendments to the Illinois Workplace Transparency Act (“WTA”) were introduced by HB 3638 and became effective on January 1, 2026. The amendments broaden the scope of protection for employees and impose additional restrictions on employers when drafting contract provisions in…
OIG Recounts Historic Recovery Numbers in Its Latest Semiannual Report to Congress
By Hall Render
On January 21, 2026, the Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) released its Semiannual Report to Congress for the six-month period ending September 30, 2025 (“Report”). OIG’s enforcement actions during this period resulted in…
Weekly Hospital Real Estate Briefing, Jan. 23, 2026
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Susan James Joins Hall Render
By Hall Render
Hall Render is pleased to announce that Susan James has joined the Firm. With over three decades of dedicated experience, Susan James advises a broad range of health care industry clients on complex legal, operational, strategic and governance matters. Susan…