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News & Analysis as of May 19, 2013

Health Care Reform Implementation Update - April 26, 2013

by Mark Alderman | Cozen O'Connor on 4/26/2013

Marilyn Tavenner received bipartisan support from members of the Senate Committee on Finance in her confirmation hearing to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) though a full Senate vote is being held up,...more

Grassley Questions Hospital 340B Program Profits

by Ellyn L. Sternfield | Mintz Levin - Health Law on 4/5/2013

In a March 2013 article, I wrote about members of Congress calling for increased oversight of the 340B drug discount program and, in particular, hospital use of 340B drugs. This week, Senator Charles Grassley of Iowa...more

Insurance Cybersecurity Regulations – What Insurance Coverage Do You Need?

by Adrian Azer, Miriam Smolen | Gilbert LLP on 2/15/2013

On February 12, 2013, President Obama issued an executive order detailing his plan to improve critical infrastructure cybersecurity. In the Executive Order, President Obama notes that it is the policy of the United States to...more

Amendments to CLIA’s Proficiency Testing Provisions Passed by Congress

by Mintz Levin - Health Law on 11/19/2012

The Senate approved the previously House-passed Taking Essential Steps for Testing Act (also known as the “TEST Act”) this week, clearing the way for President Obama’s signature and enactment. The legislation, which amends...more

Weekly Brief: Hurricane Sandy, GC Donations, Tweeting Fake News [Video]

by Bloomberg Law on 11/1/2012

Nov. 1 (Bloomberg Law) -- Bloomberg Law's Lee Pacchia runs through the week's most important legal news. Hurricane Sandy ravaged the East Coast of the United States and legal issues are beginning to emerge. Also, General...more