Homeostasis: Dykema’s Health Care Law Blog, published by Dykema, focuses on legal issues affecting the healthcare industry. The blog covers topics such as antitrust litigation involving hospital systems, regulatory compliance including False Claims Act enforcement, healthcare mergers and acquisitions, government investigations, and policy developments like vaccine mandates for healthcare facilities. It also addresses the impact of federal agency guidelines and court decisions on healthcare providers, insurers, and related entities. The blog provides updates on litigation outcomes, regulatory changes, and enforcement trends relevant to healthcare law practitioners and industry stakeholders.
This second alert of a multipart series provides practical tips to minimize legal risk arising from the following legal perils that await any unprepared or ill-informed employer.
As the world’s information about the Coronavirus (“COVID-19”) continues to quickly update, employers…
This first alert of a multipart series provides practical tips to minimize legal risk arising from the following legal perils that await any unprepared or ill-informed employer.
As the world’s information about the Coronavirus (“COVID-19”) continues to quickly update, employers…
The U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) has resolved false claims against a sector not typically prone to FCA attacks—research institutions. In December 2019, the DOJ reached a $5.5 million settlement agreement with a Michigan non-profit research institute, the Van Andel…
Remote Pharmacy Legislation
In an attempt to improve access to pharmacy services in rural areas, the Michigan legislature recently enacted Public Act 4 of 2020 (“PA 4”), permitting licensure of “remote pharmacies” in Michigan. Effective April 26, 2020, a “parent…
Recent ransomware attacks illustrate the importance of compliance with the HIPAA required and addressable security standards. In its December 2, 2019 Fall 2019 Cybersecurity Newsletter, the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) discussed ransomware attacks and ways to recognize, prevent, mitigate…
