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Rivkin Rounds, published by Rivkin Radler, covers a broad spectrum of legal topics relevant to individuals and businesses, with a focus on regulatory compliance, healthcare law, corporate governance, and litigation. The blog addresses issues such as Medicaid fraud enforcement, healthcare privacy and HIPAA compliance, corporate transparency laws, and legal considerations in business transactions including mergers and acquisitions. It also discusses developments in elder law, insurance coverage, labor and employment, intellectual property, and real estate law. The content is aimed at providing updates and practical insights on evolving legal requirements and enforcement trends affecting various industries and practice areas.
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Navigating the Use of Peptides in Medical Spas
By Emily Manning & Eric Fader
Medical spas continue to expand beyond traditional aesthetic services, and peptides have quickly become one of the more heavily marketed offerings in this space. While these products are often positioned as part of a broader “wellness” model, the legal framework…
FDA Clarifies Policies on Compounded GLP-1s, Warns Companies
By Eric Fader
On April 1, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clarified its policies on compounded drugs, including compounded versions of GLP-1 products. Compounders are permitted to produce copies of approved drugs only while those drugs are listed in FDA’s shortage…
Examining the Role and Impact of Private Equity in Healthcare – A Comprehensive Analysis
A recent report issued by The NYU Stern Center for Business and Human Rights entitled “Private Equity and Healthcare: Balancing Profit with Wellness” examined the expanding role of private equity in the healthcare sector, concluding that “Private Equity’s combination of…
DOJ Sues NYP
By Chris Kutner
Bronx Nursing Center Fights $31 Million HHS Recoupment from Pandemic
Last month, Pinnacle MultiCare Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (Pinnacle) filed a federal action to stop the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) from recouping tens of millions of dollars in Medicare Part A payments made to…
FTC Forms Task Force to Investigate Healthcare Transactions, Deceptive Marketing
On March 20, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a memorandum announcing the formation of a Healthcare Task Force dedicated to addressing unlawful business practices within the healthcare sector. The memorandum emphasizes that industry consolidation and anticompetitive conduct have contributed to…
Tax time approaches; check your practice-friendly deductions
A March 16 article in Part B News, “Tax time approaches; check your practice-friendly deductions,” provides timely information on the types of expenses and deductions that doctors and medical practice owners can claim as the April 15 tax…
RI Proposes CPOM Ban, Reporting Requirements
On February 6, Rhode Island introduced legislation that would significantly expand its corporate practice of medicine (CPOM) restrictions and impose new healthcare ownership transparency requirements. The proposal would prohibit unlicensed entities from owning medical practices or employing licensed providers, while…
NY Medicaid Program Placed Under CMS Microscope Over Fraud Concerns Involving Home Health-Related Services
By Jeff Kaiser
In a March 3 letter addressed to Gov. Kathy Hochul, CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz raised pointed concerns about fraud, waste and abuse (“FWA”) within New York’s Medicaid Program involving payments for home health-related services.
In his letter, Dr. Oz…