Previously published in Healthcare News
The State of Texas filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration on August 16, 2024, seeking to vacate a rule requiring nursing homes that receive federal funding through Medicare and Medicaid to meet certain
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2024 Revisions to Part 2: Key Changes, Impact, and Compliance Tips
Previously published in Healthcare News and Healthcare Michigan.
On February 8, 2024, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) finalized revisions to 42 CFR Part 2. Read on to learn more about Part 2, the changes, and helpful practice
Healthcare In Crisis: Exploring Immigration As A Vital Solution For The United States
Previously published in Healthcare News and Healthcare Michigan.
A recent commentary offers a stark glimpse into future healthcare demands (Harris & Marshall, 2024). During the first two years of the pandemic, the U.S. economy saw a loss of 400,000 workers
Ramping Up: Antitrust Enforcement in Health Care
Originally published in Healthcare Michigan, Volume 41, No. 6
It has been a rapid-fire start to 2024 with antitrust enforcers within the Biden administration ramping up regulatory scrutiny across the U.S.—and health care is at the center of it.
These efforts
Practice Buy-Sell Agreements: Drafters Beware
Originally published in Healthcare Michigan, Volume 41, No. 5
My prior article addressed tax issues in repurchasing equity in physicians and other practice groups. This article provides information about drafting buy-sell agreements for practice entities that include provisions for repurchasing
Navigating Noncompetes in Health Care: Understanding the FTC’s Impact
Dickinson Wright attorney Kim Ruppel recently participated in The Risky Health Care Business Podcast, where she and host Scott Nelson delved into the intricate world of noncompetes and their ramifications for both health care professionals and organizations. This article encapsulates
Look Before You Leap – Early Determination Of Product Classification And Regulatory Pathway For FDA-Regulated Products
Originally published in Healthcare Michigan, Volume 41, No. 4
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates foods and beverages, drugs and medical devices, biologics, dietary supplements, tobacco products, veterinary products, and cosmetics. Although these various product categories may appear to
Providers Face Government Scrutiny Over COVID Coverage For Uninsured
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) was enacted in March 2020 as part of the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The FFCRA, among other things, provided funds for diagnostic testing and services for people without insurance for COVID-19.
NY Doctor Indicted for Medicare Fraud Related to Genetic Testing and Equipment
The government is continuing to take a close look at laboratory testing in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
On February 21, 2024, a federal grand jury in New Jersey issued a superseding indictment against a New York physician. The
How Did They Get My Protected Health Information?
It is no secret that protected health information (or “PHI”) is more and more at risk for cybersecurity attacks. In 2022 (the most recent year this statistic is available), the Department for Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights