Health Law Observer
Timely insights and legal commentary on various health care issues and developments surrounding regulations, employment, transactions and a range of key industry matters. This blog is maintained by the Health Care Department of Stevens & Lee.
We examine COPA-like agreements in Pennsylvania where health systems seeking to merge as well as a COPA rules in neighboring states.
In the recently issued Policy Paper and based in part on the empirical evidence that it gathered, the FTC vigorously disputes the claimed justifications for COPAs.
The questions posed by the Agencies serve as a useful roadmap for hospital systems considering a merger and addressing the issue of pro-competitive benefits.
The FDA has recently made efforts to encourage more diversity and equity in clinical trials by releasing “Diversity Plans to Improve Enrollment of Participants from Underrepresented Racial and Ethnic Populations in Clinical Trials.”
Judge Jeremy Kernodle of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas decided to throw out another portion of the “No Surprise Act” in Lifenet, Inc., v. United States Department of Health and Human Services
HHS recently issued guidance on telehealth services through audio-only mediums that clarifies how covered entities can provide, with HIPAA compliance, services through audio-only telehealth appointments.
The Biden administration recently released three final rules that provide for an aggregate $1.19 billion increase in Medicare payments for hospices, rehabilitation facilities, and psychiatric facilities.
Following a spate of completed merger transactions, complaints have been filed by purchasers of health care services alleging monopolization of power
Providers must ensure that patient information disclosures comply with the stricter confidentiality provisions of PA laws.
The OIG encourages practitioners to exercise caution when entering into arrangements with telemedicine with “suspect” characteristics.
We examine how necessary worker's compensation disclosures comport with HIPAA’s privacy protections in Pennsylvania.
The federal assistance opportunities for Rural Emergency Hospitals may prompt facilities to transition to this model -- we delve into their requirements.
A summary of some key takeaways from each piece of legislation that affects particular health care facilities.
The Act provides a 12‑week paid family and medical leave program, financed by the State’s paid leave trust fund. We analyze key coverage and funding details.
Holly Vedova, the FTC’s Bureau of Competition Director, issued statements announcing that both mergers have been called off.
PA hospitals and behavioral health providers that received payments under Act 2 of 2022 are required to report specific information to DHS
PA hospitals and behavioral health providers that received payments under Act 2 of 2022 are required to report specific information to DHS
We outline key recommendations that may serve as a helpful starting point for health care providers and others to formulate a health care burnout mitigation strategy.
The Department of Health and Human Services announced almost $15 million in funding to strengthen the delivery of behavioral health care services to residents of nursing homes and long-term care facilities.
OIG issued Advisory Opinion 22-07 delves into whether physicians who have an ownership interest in a medical device company are at risk for anti-kickback sanctions.
Legislation includes provisions that address mental health concerns in children and focus on expanding access to mental health care.
We examine key privacy rights considerations as well as best practices for shaping effective policies for voice-controlled device usage in senior care settings.
We examine how the FTC and courts such as the Third Circuit currently analyze proposed hospital mergers.
We examine a list of some high-level questions for health care providers to consider when directly contracting with employer plans.
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