Medicaid, Tax Reform

2021 Health Care Predictions

Saul Ewing LLP on 2/18/2021

One year ago – in early 2020 – most of us did not know what COVID-19 meant (co-Corona; vi-Virus; d-disease; 19 – 2019); had no idea how to “zoom”; did not know what social distance meant; and, were largely unfamiliar with...more

Why are Medicaid and CHIP enrollment numbers declining?

Foley Hoag LLP - Medicaid and the Law on 11/5/2019

For much of the past two years, enrollment in the Medicaid and CHIP programs has been declining. In May, 2017, enrollment in both programs was 74.6 million people. As of May of this year, enrollment had declined by 2.5%, to...more

Utah Legislative Update: Session Review

Holland & Hart LLP on 3/25/2019

The Utah Legislature adjourned at 11 p.m. on March 14th – a full hour before their hard stop midnight deadline. The Legislature passed a record 574 bills this year, which is a bit of a surprise when several weighty issues...more

Window On Washington - Vol. 2, Issue 39

Clark Hill PLC on 10/1/2018

Outlook for This Week in the Nation's Capital - Kavanaugh Vote. The Senate was previously planning to tee up the final vote on Kavanaugh over the weekend, but the vote on the floor has been delayed a week to accommodate a...more

Window On Washington - Vol. 2, Issue 37

Clark Hill PLC on 9/17/2018

Outlook for This Week in the Nation's Capital - Appropriations Update. The next minibus package vote will be on the Defense and Labor-HHs appropriations bills and could also include a continuing resolution for the...more

Window On Washington - Vol. 2, Issue 33

Clark Hill PLC on 8/20/2018

Outlook for This Week in the Nation's Capital - Senate Appropriations. The Senate is planning to begin work today on its minibus package that contains the defense and labor, health, and education appropriations bills. ...more

Window On Washington - Vol. 2, Issue 10

Clark Hill PLC on 3/13/2018

Outlook for This Week in the Nation's Capital - Omnibus. While negotiations on the Omnibus appropriations bill are said to be almost completed with the possibility of it being on the House floor next week, there are still a...more

Gold Dome Report - February 2018 #7

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP on 2/14/2018

Tax reform came to Georgia today with Governor Nathan Deal announcing the State’s response to last year’s federal tax reform. HB 918, carried by Deal’s floor leader Rep. Chuck Efstration (R-Dacula), allows Georgia taxpayers...more

Continuing Resolution Proposal to Extend Funding for the Federal Government

Holland & Knight LLP on 1/22/2018

Overview - On Jan. 16, Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee Chairman Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-N.J.) introduced a continuing resolution (CR), which would fund the federal government until Feb. 16. Congress has...more

Trump Administration: 2017 Recap and 2018 Outlook

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP on 1/17/2018

On January 20, 2017, businessman Donald J. Trump was sworn in as the 45th President of the United States following a contentious and unconventional 2016 presidential election. Republicans also successfully maintained control...more

2017 Legislative Summary (Part Two): The Budget “Implementer” And Its Effect On Connecticut’s Schools And Public Employers.

Pullman & Comley - School Law on 1/15/2018

In 2017, our firm published a summary of new legislation affecting Connecticut’s schools and public sector employers. However, the 2017 “regular session” of the Connecticut General Assembly was not the final word. Due to the...more

Window on Washington - Vol. 2, Issue 1

Clark Hill PLC on 1/9/2018

Another short-term continuing resolution is all but guaranteed as the current continuing resolution will expire later this month and budget talks last week did not result in a deal or hint at one in the near future. As the...more

Tax Reform Changes to Healthcare

Holland & Knight LLP on 12/22/2017

Following a final vote in the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday morning, Dec. 20, 2017, Congress sent the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R. 1) to President Donald Trump's desk. In addition to extensive revisions to the tax...more

What's New In Washington - December 2017

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP on 12/12/2017

December is often the busiest time in Washington, and this year is no different as Congress races toward the holiday finish line. There is still a multitude of problems to solve before members can head back to their...more

Capitol Hill Healthcare Update

BakerHostetler on 9/6/2017

Some Republican lawmakers, led by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), are pushing new plans to overhaul the Affordable Care Act (ACA), but other policy priorities and tight legislative deadlines this month are likely to thwart...more

Governor Kasich Releases $144 Billion State Budget Proposal - What You Need to Know

Roetzel & Andress on 1/31/2017

Yesterday, Governor Kasich released the executive version of the state’s two-year operating budget (Fiscal Years 2018-2019), which includes proposed spending of over $144 billion during the biennium. Similar to his previous...more

Legislative Opportunities for Tribal Governments Under the Trump Administration

Holland & Knight LLP on 11/21/2016

With the advent of a Republican-controlled White House and Congress, many who work in Washington, D.C., on behalf of Indian tribes may be tempted to adopt a defensive posture. But while it always is important to defend tribal...more

North Carolina Legislative Report

Moore & Van Allen PLLC on 1/27/2016

The General Assembly convened for the 2015 legislative long session on January 14 and adjourned September 30. Lawmakers will return to Raleigh for the short session April 25, 2016. The MVA Public Affairs Legislative Report on...more

Third Time’s a Charm: Governor Bentley and Legislature Reach Budget/Tax Compromise

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP on 9/22/2015

Summary - Governor Robert Bentley called a second special session of the Alabama Legislature on Tuesday, September 9 at 5 p.m. to address the FY 2016 General Fund budget and associated revenue measures. After meeting for...more

North Carolina General Assembly Week in Review

McGuireWoods LLP on 9/21/2015

The House went into session at 5 pm on Thursday, to start debate on the budget bill. The House debated the bill for 5 hours. In the end, 9 Democrats voted with 71 Republicans in favor of the budget, Rep. Gale Adcock (D-Wake),...more

Tax Developments Affecting Health Care Organizations and Investor-Owned Hospital Companies

Troutman Pepper on 4/17/2014

Several Treasury regulations, revenue procedures, and other developments have recently been released, which may have important consequences for businesses, including health care organizations. Moreover, changes in regulatory...more

Ten Things to Know About the 2013 North Carolina Legislative Session

Brooks Pierce on 9/10/2013

The North Carolina General Assembly has completed its 2013 session after passing a two-year budget and considering hundreds of bills on a variety of topics. Here are some highlights from this year’s session...more

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