Update: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) formally announced an indefinite suspension of the off‑cycle revalidation deadline in its December 11, 2025 MLN Connects Newsletter. CMS’s enrollment hub, including the Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS)
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End of Semaglutide Shortage Means Big Changes for Prescribers and Compounders
On February 21, the FDA announced that the shortage of semaglutide injection products has been resolved. Semaglutide has appeared on the FDA’s Drug Shortage List since 2022 because demand for the drug exceeded the
Florida’s Corporate Practice of Dentistry: Navigating Restrictions and the Role of Dental Practice Management Companies
In Florida, the corporate practice of dentistry is subject to stringent regulations designed to ensure that only licensed dentists have control over dental practices. This regulatory framework is crucial for maintaining the integrity of dental care and protecting patients from
How Private Practices Can Avoid Landmines in Vendor Agreements
E.J. Cyran, Partner at Fox Rothschild LLP, recently guested on PracticeCare®, a podcast devoted to help private practice owners stay private. The topic of the episode was identifying and avoiding landmines in agreements between vendors and private practices.
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The Growing Role of Advanced Practice Providers in the Healthcare Industry
As healthcare systems continue to adapt to an evolving landscape, the role of Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) has become increasingly important. APPs include nurse practitioners (NPs), clinical nurse specialists (CNSs), physician assistants (PAs), certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs), anesthesia allergy
OIG Publishes Special Fraud Alert on Medicare Advantage Marketing Arrangements
On December 11, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) published a Special Fraud Alert warning against suspect payment arrangements involving the Medicare Advantage (“MA”) program which could implicate the Federal Anti-Kickback Statute (“AKS”),
Compliance with HIPAA’s New Protections for Reproductive Health Privacy: What Covered Entities and Business Associates Need to Know Now
On April 26, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) issued new reproductive healthcare rules, which will go into effect on December 23, 2024. The underlying goals of these rules are to ensure individuals do not forego
SNFs Receive Additional Time to Complete Off-Cycle Revalidation
Last month, Terri Harris and I broke down The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS’s) required off-cycle revalidation of all Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) in an Alert and related blog post. Since our last update, CMS has made
Changing Landscape: Increasing Scrutiny and Regulation of Health Care Transactions Despite the California AB 3129 Veto
Introduction
California Assembly Bill 3129 (“AB 3129”) would have targeted private equity and hedge fund investment in health care entities specifically. It would have required private equity and hedge fund groups to provide 90 days pre-closing notice and
The John W. Rheay Act: A Step Forward in Florida’s Fight Against HIV
Introduction
In a significant move to enhance public health and expand HIV prevention measures, Florida has recently enacted the “John W. Rheay Act” (Fla. Stat. § 465.1861), effective as of July 1, 2024. This legislation aims to enhance