Healthcare entities face increasing scrutiny as states tighten rules on who can own and operate medical practices. With new legislation taking effect in Oregon and California on January 1, 2026, understanding the Corporate Practice of Medicine (CPOM) doctrine is more
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Health Law Insider, published by Stoel Rives LLP, focuses on legal issues affecting healthcare providers, organizations, and businesses. The blog covers topics such as regulatory compliance for healthcare entities, including the Corporate Practice of Medicine doctrine and state-specific ownership restrictions. It addresses privacy and data protection concerns, including updates on privacy policies, consent management, and digital health technologies. The blog also discusses employment and credentialing risks in healthcare settings, telemedicine and digital primary care legal challenges, and hospital staffing regulations. Its content is aimed at helping healthcare professionals navigate evolving legal and regulatory landscapes to mitigate risks and ensure compliance.
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From the Kitchen to Compliance: Why Your Turkey and Your Privacy Policy Need Fresh Dates
As you slowly emerge from your tryptophan coma next week, and realize that the first of December is upon us, many complex legal tasks may seem too daunting to face. Luckily, the privacy team at Stoel Rives has developed a…
When Credentialing Crosses the Line: What HR Should—and Shouldn’t—Say
By Susan Kimble
What starts as a simple employment verification request can quickly turn into something riskier. As hospitals dig deeper during physician credentialing, HR professionals are increasingly faced with forms that ask for more than just facts—venturing into judgment calls about clinical…
Managing Evolving Risks of Digital Primary Care: Ask Questions
By Susan Kimble
Telemedicine Risks Have Evolved
In the early days of telemedicine, lawyers routinely counseled physicians on the “big risks,” which included:
- Making sure their Wi-Fi connection was stable
- Ensuring their appearance was professional to be on camera with patients
- Addressing patient
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Oregon Staffing Plans Must Cover All Licensed Hospital Space
By Susan Kimble
Oregon’s Hospital Staffing Law has enjoyed no lack of coverage (and commentary) in the last year. The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has posted numerous guidance documents, FAQs, video shorts, and recorded webinars to bring us all along on the implementation…
Nationwide Impact: HIPAA Reproductive Health Care Privacy Rule Vacated
On June 18, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas invalidated provisions of the HIPAA Privacy Rule To Support Reproductive Health Care Privacy (2024 Rule) in the case of Purl v. United States Dep’t of Health…
In Case You Missed It: Federal Agencies Pause Enforcement of the 2024 MHPAEA Final Rule; Prior Regulations and Comparative Analyses Requirement Remain in Effect
On May 15, the U.S. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury (“the Departments”) released a statement announcing a temporary non-enforcement period regarding their final rule issued on September 9, 2024, titled “Requirements Related to the Mental…
IRS Announces HSA and HDHP Limits for 2026
The Internal Revenue Service has released Rev. Proc. 2025-19 announcing the inflation-adjusted limits for high deductible health plans (HDHPs) and health savings accounts (HSAs) in 2026. The updated 2026 limits are as follows:
- HSA Contribution Limits: The 2026 HSA contribution
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Antitrust Scrutiny of Health Care Markets Ready to Escalate – Are You Ready?
The Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice has intensified its scrutiny of health care markets by establishing a dedicated task force: the Task Force on Health Care Monopolies and Collusion.
The risks go beyond a suit for an…
IRS Announces HSA and HDHP Limits for 2025
The Internal Revenue Service has released Rev. Proc. 2024-25 announcing the inflation-adjusted limits for high deductible health plans (HDHPs) and health savings accounts (HSAs) in 2025. The updated 2025 limits are as follows:
- HSA Contribution Limits: The 2025 HSA contribution
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