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Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Day 3 Notes from the 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference

I have to admit to an instinctive gut reaction of skepticism when Kimberly Powell of NVIDIA on Monday said that “AI is a once-in-a-lifetime shift for the healthcare industry.” Intellectually, I am excited by AI and its...more

King & Spalding

OIG Issues Unfavorable Advisory Opinion Regarding Home Care Agency Proposed Sign-On Employment Bonuses to Family Members of...

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On January 5, 2026, OIG posted Advisory Opinion No. 25-12 regarding a home care agency’s proposal to “market sign-on bonuses to prospective employees of its home care agency with the intention of employing those individuals...more

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How to Reduce Cognitive Overload in Lawyers

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On its own, cognitive overload in lawyers may seem to be an inalienable part of working in a law firm. But when examined more closely, cognitive overload should be a cause for concern for both lawyers and their law firms....more

Holland & Knight LLP

Healthcare Trend Report: A Review of the Pharmacy and Drug Supply Chain Sectors

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Holland & Knight's Pharmacy Trends Report offers an inside look at the latest developments shaping the pharmacy industry, helping you prepare your business for what's ahead. In this video, Pharmacy attorney Andrew Namkung...more

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Before You Sign: Navigating Physician Employment Agreements

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If you are a physician or healthcare professional, your employment agreement can shape your career options long after your first day on the job. Before you sign a new contract, agree to an amendment, or accept a position that...more

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Federal Circuit Strikes Life Sciences Patent Over Insufficient Disclosure of Particular Species

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Key Takeaways: The Federal Circuit held that general disclosure of any part of a compound may be insufficient to support a priority date for a specific species within the genus....more

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OCR's Latest HIPAA Guidance: Strategic Measures to Protect Your Systems and Data

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) recently released its January 2026 Cybersecurity Newsletter, focusing on system hardening and security baselines as critical components of...more

Moore & Van Allen PLLC

Increased Criminal and Civil Enforcement by DOJ for Skin Substitutes in Wound Care

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The Department of Justice recently announced, “[i]n the first [criminal] prosecution of its kind,” that husband and wife owners of wound graft companies were sentenced to 14.5 and 15 years imprisonment respectively for...more

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FDA Updates Its "General Wellness" Device Framework—What Companies Need to Know

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Since 2019, companies that offer software and/or hardware devices aimed at promoting consumer health and wellness have had little more to rely on than a single short U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidance document...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

We’d Been Waiting Forever: FDA Issues Congressionally Mandated Report on Use of PFAS in Cosmetics

Key Takeaways - FDA delivered its first assessment of PFAS in cosmetics. Issued on December 29, 2025, the statutory deadline under MoCRA, the report is the first federal assessment of PFAS in cosmetic products and establishes...more

Blank Rome LLP

Building Value in Infusion: Data, Compliance, and Deal Readiness

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Season 2, Episode 1: Building Value in Infusion: Data, Compliance, and Deal Readiness Join host Eric Tower and his guest Rob Monahan, Managing Director at Triangle Healthcare Advisors, for an insightful conversation on the...more

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No Surprises Act implementation in 2026: The regulatory “to-do” list

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2025 certainly was a busy year in the regulatory world, with a slew of new regulations, models, and initiatives. Even so, the Trump administration still has a long regulatory (and deregulatory) “to-do” list for 2026 –...more

Ropes & Gray LLP

DOJ’s Done Global Telehealth Prosecution Signals Expanded Criminal Risk for Telehealth Platforms, MSOs, and Investors

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Amid increasing investor interest in the telehealth sector, a recent Department of Justice (“DOJ”) prosecution involving Done Global underscores evolving enforcement risks for telehealth platforms, management services...more

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Cannabis in the Workplace: From Stigma to Acceptance

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The recent federal policy shift, marked by Executive Order 14370: Increasing Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research, reflects not only a legal development but also a broader cultural transformation....more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

Proposed Legislation to Make PBMs ERISA Fiduciaries and Disclose Compensation

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On December 18, 2025, bipartisan legislation was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives, following a similar introduction in the U.S. Senate on December 17, 2025, entitled the PBM Fiduciary Accountability, Integrity,...more

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The Dome Report: A Fast Start for the West Virginia Legislature in 2026

The West Virginia Legislature started its 60-day regular session on January 14, 2026 at breakneck speed with a total of 565 bills – 306 in the House and 238 in the Senate – introduced on the first day and with new leadership...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

First Circuit Denies Stay of 340B Rebate Pilot Injunction; DOJ Signals Likely Dismissal of Appeal

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On January 7, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit denied the federal government’s request for a stay of the nationwide preliminary injunction barring implementation of the Health Resources and Services...more

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Proposed Federal Regulation Pushes for More Price Transparency in Health Plans

On December 23, 2025, three federal agencies released a proposed rule to make costs more transparent in health plans. The proposal aligns with an executive order that President Donald Trump issued in February 2025 to enforce...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

The OBBBA Is Here: What Health System Leaders Should Be Focused on Now

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), enacted in July 2025, is no longer a policy debate or a future concern. It is already changing how coverage works, how Medicaid dollars flow, and how much operational friction health...more

Alston & Bird

Biological Products Regulation Part 1: Is the Product a Biological Product?

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Welcome to Alston & Bird’s introduction to biological products regulation. In this five-part intro-level series, we provide answers to a number of questions drug developers may have about the regulation and regulatory pathway...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

HHS OIG Advisory Opinion 25‑12: Recruiting Bonuses for Family‑Care Attendants Trigger AKS and Beneficiary Inducements CMP Risk

Key Takeaways - Targeted recruiting that doubles as patient acquisition is high‑risk. When a home health agency’s prospective employee is a Medicaid beneficiary’s surrogate decision‑maker, advertising a sign-on bonus can...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Legal AI in Practice: Firm Governance, Build vs. Buy Decisions, and Vendor Due Diligence — The Good Bot Podcast

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In this episode of The Good Bot, Brett Mason sits down with Leigh Zeiser, director of AI and automation at Troutman Pepper Locke, to unpack how the firm operationalizes AI responsibly. They discuss the firm's AI portfolio —...more

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Taxation & Representation, Jan. 2026 #2

House and Senate Lawmakers Reach Deal on FSGG Funding: On Sunday, lawmakers released the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) appropriations bill and joint explanatory statement. The bill...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Supreme Court Declines Review in Guardian Flight, Leaving Intact Fifth Circuit Ruling That No Private Right of Action Exists to...

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On January 12, the U.S. Supreme Court denied the petition for writ of certiorari in Guardian Flight, leaving in place the Fifth Circuit’s June 2025 decision that we covered in our prior post (available here). As a result,...more

Perkins Coie

Washington Employment Law Update: Key Changes Effective January 1, 2026, and High-Risk Compliance Reminders

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2026 is bringing significant changes to Washington’s employment laws. This Update summarizes the changes taking effect on January 1, 2026, and highlights recent legal developments contributing to a rise in employment...more

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