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Federation of State Medical Boards weighs in on ethical use of AI in clinical practice

Though responsible and ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI) has been a hot topic for the past few years, there has not yet been significant adoption of laws or regulations aimed specifically at regulating the use of AI...more

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Recent Supreme Court Decisions and the DSCSA

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The recent Supreme Court decisions of SEC v. Jarkesy and Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo have the potential to meaningfully impact the implementation and enforcement of the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (“DSCSA”) as...more

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The Health Over Wealth Act Takes Aim at Private Equity Investment in Health Care

Key Points - Congress is increasing oversight and legislative activity related to the role of private equity in health care. Sen. Markey and Rep. Jayapal jointly introduced the Health Over Wealth Act on July 25, which aims to...more

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Massachusetts Health Care Act Dies at the End of Legislative Session But Previews Sweeping Changes for the Health Care Industry

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The Massachusetts legislative session officially closed on August 1, 2024 after an unusual half day extension. The 193rd legislative session left many omnibus bills unpassed, including S.B. 2881, “an Act enhancing the market...more

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Private Equity Firms Should Prepare for Increased Scrutiny as DOJ Puts False Claims Violations Under the Microscope

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Private equity investment in health care has grown significantly over the past two decades, and the US government is starting to pay attention. Recent announcements by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and proposals by...more

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Will Regulatory Scrutiny Impact Private Equity Investment in Healthcare?

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Private Equity in Healthcare - Over the past decade, private equity investors have shown a particular interest in acquiring or investing in various healthcare providers and services. This includes physician practices across...more

Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)

‘I Will Not Rest’; ‘I Am All In’: Remarkable Breach Hearing Sees Pledges by UHG CEO, Sen. Wyden

United Healthcare Group (UHG) CEO Andrew Witty was in a board meeting on Feb. 21 when officials interrupted with the news that Change Healthcare—a clearinghouse UHG subsidiary Optum had purchased for $1.3 billion in October...more

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Fast Five: Important Law and Policy Updates for US Health Care Transactions

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With the end of the first quarter of 2024, we highlight five developments, changes, or challenges that health systems, hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, physician practices, health insurers, and other health care providers,...more

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Senators Introduce New Bill for Transparency and Oversight in Health Care Transactions and Investment

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On April 3, 2024, Senators Ed Markey (D-Mass) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass) released draft legislation titled the “Health Over Wealth Act” (the Proposed Bill). This Proposed Bill is another attempt to regulate private...more

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Indiana Joins States Focusing on Consolidation of Health Care

On March 13, 2024, Indiana joined the ranks of states exercising greater oversight and regulation of health care transactions.  Senate Enrolled Act No. 9 (S.B. 9), which takes effect on July 1, 2024, requires written notice...more

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New Mexico’s Health Care Consolidation Oversight Act: An Overview

On March 1, 2024, New Mexico joined a growing number of states in enacting legislation that increases oversight of certain health care transactions. Senate Bill 15 (S.B. 15), which adds a new section to the New Mexico...more

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Healthcare Compliance Enforcement Trends to Watch in 2024

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2024 is shaping up to be a very active year for regulatory and enforcement developments in the healthcare industry – developments that concern not just hospitals and nursing facilities, but many non-healthcare companies as...more

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California Bill Aims to Increase Oversight Over Health Care Acquisitions

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California Attorney General (AG) Rob Bonta and Assembly Speaker Pro Tempore Jim Wood have introduced new legislation addressing private equity health care deals. The bill, A.B. 3129, would grant the AG oversight over private...more

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Recent Healthcare-Related Artificial Intelligence Developments

AI is here to stay. The development and use of artificial intelligence (“AI”) is rapidly growing in the healthcare landscape with no signs of slowing down. From a governmental perspective, many federal agencies are embracing...more

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From “High Potential for Abuse” to “Accepted Medical Use”: Tracking Developments and Possible Outcomes of Federal Cannabis...

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Whether you believe that cannabis legalization has occurred too quickly or too slowly, one thing is certain: recent developments herald a potentially seismic shift in federal cannabis policy in the U.S. Reflecting on our...more

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FTC and Bipartisan State AGs Win Landmark Case Against ‘Pharma Bro’ Martin Shkreli Over Daraprim Monopoly

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On January 23, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed a district court ruling that Martin Shkreli, CEO of Vyera Pharmaceuticals (Vyera), violated federal and state laws by engaging in illegal and...more

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Virginia Advances Toward New Medical Cannabis License Application With New Regulations

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The Virginia Cannabis Control Authority (CCA), which assumed oversight of Virginia’s medical cannabis program from the Board of Pharmacy as of January 1, has promulgated regulations to govern medical cannabis operations in...more

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Medical Society Urges Increased Scrutiny of Private Equity Involvement in Health Care

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On October 23, 2023, the Michigan State Medical Society (“MSMS”) penned a letter to Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel asking her to investigate what MSMS believes are widespread violations of Michigan’s prohibition on the...more

Akerman LLP - Health Law Rx

OCR Will Focus on You if You Don’t Focus on Cybersecurity

With a couple of “firsts,” the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is signaling that it is cracking down on healthcare organizations that fail to identify and address cybersecurity...more

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Patent Poetry: European Union Approves First Wide-Scale AI Law

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European lawmakers have reached an agreement on the world’s first comprehensive law on artificial intelligence (AI). According to the MIT Technology Review, The AI Act was conceived as a landmark bill that would mitigate...more

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Illinois Proposes Heightened Oversight for Healthcare Transactions

Starting January 1, 2024, healthcare facilities and provider organizations engaging in certain transactions in Illinois, such as mergers and acquisitions, will have new reporting requirements. Illinois recently joined a...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

Healthcare Authority Newsletter - November 2023 #1

News Briefs - Biden Executive Order Aims to Bolster AI Security in Healthcare - The Biden Administration issued what it's calling a "landmark" executive order designed to help channel the significant promise and manage the...more

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The Week in Weed: October 2023 # 2

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Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we see Georgia pharmacies selling medical marijuana. We have an update on the Ohio legalization ballot...more

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Georgia to Become First State in the Nation to Allow Medical Marijuana in Pharmacies

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The Georgia Board of Pharmacy has begun accepting applications from independent, licensed pharmacies for authorization to dispense authorized medical marijuana products, and nearly 120 pharmacies reportedly have agreed to...more

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Legislative Developments in AI: The Bipartisan Framework for the US AI Act

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On September 12, 2023, the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology, and the Law convened a hearing to discuss potential legislation focused on AI models, the third in a series of hearings by the subcommittee...more

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