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.
Parties to a covered transaction would be well-advised to develop strategies to predict and avoid pitfalls, in addition to assuring compliance with legal requirements. We examine Key workforce, logistical and messaging considerations.
The Public Health Emergencyarising from the COVID-19 pandemic will officially end May 11, 2023. The Biden administration will attempt to advance a number of priorities that resulted from COVID-19.
In the context of a minor patient’s consent to inpatient behavioral health treatment, Pennsylvania law and regulations address parental notice and objection rights, but it is not so clear in the outpatient context.
Effective February 1, 2023, the DOH issued a “notice and opportunity to comment” on a new regulation for LTC facilities that plan to undergo a change in ownership.
Passage of the Bill would vest substantial authority in the DOH to scrutinize Material Transactions and apply additional, material conditions on Health Care Entities that wish to consummate covered transactions.
Providers should adjust merger plans and advocacy to recent DOJ enforcement actions rather than "outdated" statements.
New Jersey’s “Change of Ownership” (CHOW) requirements in health care transactions span a range of employment, employee benefits and notification obligations.
New Jersey’s “Change of Ownership” (CHOW) requirements in health care transactions span a range of employment, employee benefits and notification obligations.
Cross-market mergers have received increased attention among health care economists and lawyers and as of late have received the increased interest of the enforcement agencies.
Under certain parameters, professional and administrative services outside of those covered by Anti-Kickback Statute safe harbors can be provided for free to referring physicians.
If finalized, this non-compete ban would have a monumental impact on the health care industry, among numerous others.
The Proposed Rule focuses on strengthening protections for health care workers with conscience or religious freedom complaints without sacrificing access to a range of necessary services.
Cross-market mergers have received increased attention among health care economists and lawyers and as of late have received the increased interest of the enforcement agencies.
FDA guidance for veterinarians, state-licensed pharmacies and federal facilities regarding compounding animal pharmaceuticals will take effect April 2023.
FDA guidance for veterinarians, state-licensed pharmacies and federal facilities regarding compounding animal pharmaceuticals will take effect April 2023.
Cross-market mergers have received increased attention among health care economists and lawyers and as of late have received the increased interest of the enforcement agencies.
Proposed changes to Part 2 include updates to consent requirements, redisclosure permissions, patient rights, enforcement and others.
Following oral arguments in Axon v. FTC, numerous questions and comments by the Court indicate that it may ultimately side with the petitioners.
House Bill 1630 made permanent the relaxation of regulatory requirements regarding telehealth behavioral health services provided on an “audio-only” basis.
We examine numerous updates and changes regarding the No Surprises Act (NSA) and the subsequent compliance implications.
Health care providers and others in health care contemplating merger and other transactions subject to FTC review should be ready for significant implications arising from Axon Enterprise, Inc. v. Federal Trade Commission.
For a number of reasons, the calendar is among most effective tools for advancing a transaction from “potential transaction” to a “closed transaction.”
New legislation is intended to help retain health care practitioners in the Commonwealth and maintain continuity of care.
President Biden has prioritized strengthening and expanding the Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Awards program, according to the Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services.