23andMe’s recent Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing has sparked significant concerns over the privacy and security of genetic data belonging to its 15 million customers. Founded in 2006, 23andMe built its business around...more
On January 16, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced three new telemedicine rules that extend prescribing flexibilities for controlled substances, following the expiration of temporary flexibilities granted...more
2/10/2025
/ Controlled Substances ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
DEA ,
Final Rules ,
Health Care Providers ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Prescription Drugs ,
Proposed Rules ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Telemedicine ,
Veterans
On January 15, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Department of Justice (DOJ), and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a joint report continuing their collaborative initiative to address...more
1/24/2025
/ Acquisitions ,
Antitrust Division ,
Competition ,
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Healthcare ,
Healthcare Facilities ,
Hospitals ,
Mergers ,
Private Equity ,
Request For Information
In a new twist to the ongoing legal battle over the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has reinstated a nationwide injunction blocking its enforcement. The December 26 decision reverses a...more
On December 23, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals lifted the stay on the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), reinstating its enforcement nationwide. The CTA requires certain non-exempt entities to report the identities of...more
12/26/2024
/ Anti-Corruption ,
Anti-Money Laundering ,
Appeals ,
Beneficial Owner ,
Business Entities ,
Corporate Transparency Act ,
Filing Deadlines ,
Filing Requirements ,
FinCEN ,
Preliminary Injunctions ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Stays ,
Time Extensions
Kenneth Fishberger, a Long Island internist with nearly 50 years of medical experience, recently pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud. Prosecutors revealed that from 2013 to 2019, Fishberger ordered...more
Eight individuals associated with two Brooklyn social adult day care centers and a home health care intermediary have been charged in an alleged $68 million Medicaid fraud scheme. The defendants, including owners and staff...more
10/30/2024
/ Bribery ,
Financial Abuse ,
Fraud ,
Healthcare Fraud ,
Home Health Care ,
Indictments ,
Kickbacks ,
Medicaid ,
New York ,
Recruitment Incentives ,
State Attorneys General
On October 20, 2024, several significant consumer protection laws will go into effect, directly affecting healthcare providers throughout New York State. Introduced through the FY 2025 Executive Budget, these new laws reshape...more