We have been reporting regularly on the increasing role that private equity has been playing in the healthcare industry and the oversight initiatives that a number of states have taken to address certain concerns resulting from this trend.
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Two Long Island ophthalmology practices have agreed to return $2.3 million in payments from state and federal government programs based on the ordering of unnecessary trans-cranial doppler ultrasounds (TCDs). The lawsuit brought by a whistleblower under the False Claims Act
Kaiser to Present on Navigating Legal Challenges in Drug and Device Industries
On September 17, Rivkin Radler’s Jeff Kaiser will participate on a panel at the Practising Law Institute (PLI) “Life Sciences 2026: Navigating Legal Challenges in Drug and Device Industries” program in New York City. The panel is entitled “Enforcement Trends
NY Medicaid Revalidation and Enrollment Moratorium: Immediate Planning Considerations for Providers
New York Medicaid providers should prepare now for significant changes in provider enrollment oversight. The New York State Department of Health (DOH), following direction from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), will require every Medicaid-enrolled provider in New
With Its Medicaid Program Under Federal Scrutiny, NY Adopts Measures to Boost Anti-Fraud Efforts
With the New York Medicaid Program facing scrutiny by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for a perceived lack of oversight and compliance integrity involving certain types of providers (including personal care and home health providers), the
OIG Advisory Opinion: “Food-as-Medicine” Program Presents Low Fraud and Abuse Risk
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Inspector General (OIG) recently issued Advisory Opinion 26-16, concluding that the “food-as-medicine” program operated by a federally qualified health center, which provides weekly produce boxes or vouchers paired with
FTC and States Sue Hims & Hers Over Privacy and Billing Practices
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), joined by the States of California and Utah, has filed a lawsuit against telehealth company Hims & Hers, alleging that the company engaged in deceptive privacy, billing, and subscription practices. According to the lawsuit, Hims
VT Limits PE Involvement with Healthcare Providers
We have previously reported that a number of states have proposed legislation to address growing concerns about the potential negative impacts of private equity (PE) investments in healthcare businesses. Vermont has now joined this list by passing legislation on June
NY’s MAID Law: Updates that Medical Providers and Facilities Should Know
As discussed in our prior publication, Medical Aid in Dying Is Now Legal in NY, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed New York’s Medical Aid in Dying Act (MAID) on February 6, 2026. Since then, the New York State Department
Heads Up: New No Surprises Rule May Block Some IDR Claims
An article in the June 25 issue of Part B News, “Heads up: New No Surprises rule mayblock some IDR claims,” discussed the No Surprises Act’s recently effective final rule. Rivkin Radler’s Chris Kutner was quoted in the