As the national crisis in behavioral and mental health care continues to worsen, providers have tested innovative ways to bring services to children and adults in need. One approach to enhance service delivery is the...more
The United States occupies a leadership position in clinical advancements, in terms of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, innovative care processes and interventional techniques. At the nexus of these advances are clinical...more
Academic health systems serve a vital role in the health and well-being of the communities they serve. They employ thousands of people and are an economic engine delivering clinical care, the training of health care...more
The national mental health crisis continues to worsen. This growing problem is driven by a confluence of factors, including increased prevalence of mental and behavioral health disorders, shortages of licensed behavioral and...more
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Clinical trials are a lifesaving option for many cancer patients. But too many patients face barriers preventing access to this critical treatment.
Everyone suffers when patients cannot access...more
Over the past 50+ years, there has been enormous progress in understanding the mechanisms that cause blood cancer. As a result, new and groundbreaking treatments have led to significantly improved blood cancer survival rates....more
Editor’s Note: Among the immediate impacts of the Dobbs v. Jackson decision on the American health care landscape are profound challenges for the educational and training ecosystem for physicians, particularly those entering...more
Among the immediate impacts of the Dobbs v. Jackson decision on the American health care landscape are profound challenges for the educational and training ecosystem for physicians, particularly those entering obstetrics and...more
On January 6, 2022, the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) released its Proposed Research Agenda, linked to its newly adopted National Priorities for Health that was developed during a comprehensive...more
In a New Webinar, Manatt and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Share the Obstacles Cancer Patients Face to Receiving Proper Treatment—and the Policies States and Plans Can Implement to Improve Network Adequacy and...more
8/2/2021
/ Best Practices ,
Cancer ,
Health Care Providers ,
Health Insurance ,
Health Plan Sponsors ,
Insurance Regulations ,
Out of Network Provider ,
Out-of-Pocket Expenses ,
Patient Access ,
Physicians ,
State Health Plans ,
Webinars
What New Obligations Does the No Surprises Act Impose on Health Systems and Health Plans—and How Can You Prepare for the Impact? Learn the Answer at a New Manatt Webinar.
The No Surprises Act (NSA)—set to take effect...more
7/28/2021
/ Civil Monetary Penalty ,
Continuing Legal Education ,
Cost-Sharing ,
Emergency Rooms ,
Health Care Providers ,
Health Insurance ,
Health Plan Sponsors ,
Healthcare Costs ,
Hospitals ,
Interim Final Rules (IFR) ,
New Regulations ,
Out of Network Provider ,
Patients ,
Physicians ,
Price Transparency ,
Surprise Medical Bills ,
Webinars
A New Manatt Webinar Shares a Framework for Cross-Enterprise Alignment and Collaboration to Drive Translational Research Excellence.
Academic health centers (AHCs) are differentiated by their tripartite mission focused on...more
In a new report prepared in partnership with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), summarized below, Manatt Health reviews policy challenges that may hamper patients’ ability to navigate and obtain proper treatment for their...more
Blood cancer takes a demanding physical, mental and emotional toll on the 1.3 million patients living with this disease in the U.S. Many blood cancer patients also face the daunting task of managing their own care—obtaining...more
Fraud and Abuse 2017: Understanding Trends and Avoiding Actions -
Editor’s Note: In a recent webinar for Bloomberg BNA, Manatt examined game-changing fraud and abuse trends and cases—and revealed strategies for avoiding...more
11/27/2017
/ Affordable Care Act ,
Anti-Kickback Statute ,
Antitrust Division ,
Caronia ,
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) ,
Digital Health ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) ,
Fraud ,
Healthcare Fraud ,
Hospitals ,
Opioid ,
REMS ,
Universal Health Services Inc v United States ex rel Escobar
Mapping the Healthcare M&A Landscape Under the New Administration -
Editor’s Note: The healthcare M&A market continues to be among the most active sectors. In a recent webinar, Manatt examined how the policies and goals of...more
5/25/2017
/ Acquisitions ,
Affordable Care Act ,
American Health Care Act (AHCA) ,
Antitrust Provisions ,
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) ,
DSH ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Health Insurance ,
Healthcare Reform ,
Hospitals ,
Mergers ,
Trump Administration
The Vulnerability of Healthcare Information -
According to a report the Brookings Institute issued in May 2016, 23% of all data breaches occur in the healthcare industry. Nearly 90% of healthcare organizations had some...more
7/28/2016
/ Abortion ,
Affordable Care Act ,
Anti-Steering Rules ,
Antitrust Violations ,
Attorney's Fees ,
Bad Faith ,
Brandt Fees ,
Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) ,
Compensatory Damages ,
Contraceptive Coverage Mandate ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
Denial of Benefits ,
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Electronic Medical Records ,
Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
False Implied Certification Theory ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Gobeille v Liberty Mutual Insurance Com. ,
Health Care Providers ,
Health Insurance ,
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
Justice Scalia ,
Market Power ,
Materiality ,
Medicaid ,
Medical Devices ,
Medicare ,
Nurses ,
OCR ,
Patient Privacy Rights ,
PHI ,
Preemption ,
Punitive Damages ,
Religious Institutions ,
Right to Privacy ,
SCOTUS ,
Undue Burden ,
Universal Health Services Inc v United States ex rel Escobar ,
Wearable Technology ,
Whole Woman's Health v Hellerstedt ,
Zubik v Burwell
Liberating Data to Enable Healthcare Market Transparency: A Guide for Regulators and Policymakers -
Editor's Note: We are on the cusp of a transparency revolution in which consumers will have the data and tools to make...more
The Megatrends Reshaping Healthcare: Managing Change and Maximizing Opportunity -
Editor's Note: In 2013, Manatt Health identified 10 megatrends that would reinvent the healthcare marketplace across the next decade. In a...more
1/23/2016
/ Affordable Care Act ,
Antitrust Investigations ,
Biologics ,
Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) ,
Employer Group Health Plans ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Genome Project ,
Healthcare Reform ,
Medicaid ,
Medicare ,
Out of Network Provider ,
Provider Payments ,
Telehealth
The American healthcare system continues its transformational journey into 2016 and beyond, with fresh evidence of the ongoing impact of the Affordable Care Act, as well as continued shifts in the economic and organizational...more
Removing Regulatory Barriers to Accelerate EHR Adoption -
Recognizing the potential long-term value of EHRs for improving care and reducing costs, many hospitals considered offering physicians financial support to...more
Litigation Arising from the Affordable Care Act: The Blessing and Curse of Interesting Times -
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has brought the most sweeping changes to the healthcare delivery and payment systems in the...more
Going Digital with Patients: Managing Potential Liability Risks of Patient-Generated Electronic Health Information -
Patients are increasingly using new electronic tools, such as personal health records and mobile...more