Governor Extends Emergency Order By 45 Days-
In the latest development in a series of executive actions affecting healthcare providers, on February 13, 2026, New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill issued Executive Order 13,...more
2/23/2026
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On February 3, 2026, President Trump signed HR 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, as part of the federal government’s fiscal year 2026 spending package. The Act provides for a significant two-year extension of...more
2/13/2026
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As New Jersey endures one of its coldest winters in recent memory, and with local groundhogs predicting six more weeks of winter, the state’s regulatory landscape has also entered a temporary freeze.
On January 23, 2026,...more
2/9/2026
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On January 16, 2026, former Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order 415, marking a critical return to New Jersey’s pre-pandemic regulatory framework for certain healthcare providers. While the Executive Order immediately...more
1/23/2026
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On November 12, 2025, President Donald Trump signed, legislation, H.R. 5371, extending key Medicare telehealth flexibilities on a temporary basis through January 1, 2026. Our previous client alert outlined the immediate...more
12/8/2025
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California has enacted two bills that will significantly impact private equity firms, management services organizations (MSOs), and physician practices operating in the state.
Assembly Bill 1415 (AB 1415) and Senate Bill...more
10/17/2025
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In recent weeks, vaccine policy has become a flashpoint at the state level. On September 3, 2025, the governors of Oregon, California, and Washington inaugurated a West Coast Health Alliance, a regional partnership aimed at...more
9/11/2025
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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) was signed into law on July 4, 2025. A sweeping piece of legislation that reshapes healthcare financing and delivery across Medicaid, Medicare, and the insurance marketplaces, the bill...more
9/4/2025
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The medical spa industry is thriving, but with growth comes complexity, particularly in New Jersey where healthcare and professional licensing rules intersect with business and real-estate regulations. For physicians, nurses,...more
7/23/2025
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Private Equity (PE) firms continue to be significant players in U.S. healthcare, acquiring assets across various sectors such as physician practices, home health, behavioral health, and urgent care. However, recent legal...more
5/29/2025
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