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Relaunch of DOJ-HHS Working Group Reinforces False Claims Act Enforcement Focus in Healthcare and Life Sciences Industries

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The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) jointly announced the relaunch of a Working Group to enhance enforcement of the False Claims Act (FCA) across the healthcare and life...more

Epstein Becker & Green

Texas Amends Restrictive Covenant Laws for Healthcare Providers

As state legislatures continue to reshape the landscape of restrictive covenants in the wake of federal uncertainty, Texas is one of the latest to amend its existing laws governing non-compete agreements for healthcare...more

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Hot Topics in US Health & Welfare

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AT A GLANCE - There have been a number of important developments in the United States relating to health and welfare over recent months....more

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Leading with Integrity: Dr. David Schreiner on Transforming Rural Healthcare

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Episode 16: Leading with Integrity: Dr. David Schreiner on Transforming Rural Healthcare - In this episode of BRight Minds in Healthcare Delivery, host Eric Tower engages in a thought-provoking conversation with guest Dr....more

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DOL Proposes Rule to Reinstate Companionship & Live-in Exemptions from Minimum Wage and Overtime for Third-Party Employers

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On July 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division issued a proposed rule that would reinstate the Fair Labor Standards Act’s (FLSA) minimum wage and overtime exemption for home care workers employed by...more

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Pennsylvania Perspective for Monday, July 7, 2025

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PA’s Lottery Allowed to Allocate More Money to Player Payouts- Lawmakers passed legislation last week aimed at raising millions of more dollars for senior citizens by allowing the Pennsylvania Lottery to funnel more funds...more

MoFo Life Sciences

What Makes a Good Cell and Gene Therapy Application?

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Cell and gene therapies represent a transformative frontier in modern medicine, offering potential cures for previously untreatable conditions. However, securing intellectual property (IP) protection for these innovations...more

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HHS Issues a Request for Information on Deregulation and Innovation: Considerations for Legal and Compliance Teams

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On May 14, 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued its Request for Information (RFI) “Ensuring Lawful Regulation and Unleashing Innovation To Make American Healthy Again,” which HHS describes as...more

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CDA opens consultation on proposed list of drugs to inform development of national formulary

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On June 19, 2025, Canada’s Drug Agency (CDA) opened a public consultation on a proposed process for preparing a list of essential prescription drugs and related products. As required by the Pharmacare Act, the CDA must...more

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Texas Imposes Stricter Statutory Requirements for Physician and Health Care Practitioner Noncompete Agreements

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Unlike states that ban them entirely, Texas law permits physician noncompete agreements restricting when and where licensed physicians can practice medicine after departure from their employer so long as they meet specific...more

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H1 2025 Digital Health Recap: Proof in the Pudding

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As we pass the midyear mark, 2025 is already shaping up to be one of digital health’s most validating years in recent memory. IPOs are (finally) back. AI-native tools are showing real-world traction with providers. ...more

Robinson+Cole Health Law Diagnosis

Connecticut Budget Bill Includes Notable Changes to CON Laws

On June 30, 2025 Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed a bill implementing the state budget through June 30, 2027, Public Act No. 25-168 (PA-168).  PA-168, among other things, contains changes to the state’s Certificate of...more

Jones Day

Acting Director Denies IPR Institution Based on “Settled Expectations”

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Under a new U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) policy issued in March 2025, pre-institution inter partes review (“IPR”) proceedings are now bifurcated, consisting of a first phase in which the director considers...more

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How the Big Beautiful Bill Will Impact Your Employee Benefits and Compensation Strategy

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The Big Beautiful Bill, signed into law by President Trump on July 4, 2025, spans nearly 900 pages and touches numerous aspects of federal policy. Nestled within this lengthy legislation are employee benefits provisions that...more

Knobbe Martens

FDA Clears Fasikl’s AI-Powered Felix NeuroAI Wristband for Essential Tremor

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Fasikl, a neurotechnology company spun out of the University of Minnesota, has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its Felix™ NeuroAI™ Wristband, a noninvasive, AI-driven wearable designed to reduce upper limb tremors in adults...more

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Medical Negligence And Its Liabilities Under UAE Law

Medical practitioners form one of the most important professions in the world. The significance of this profession results in a high number of responsibilities on individuals in the medical field. The UAE Government has...more

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Texas Widens Limitations on Noncompete Agreements With Healthcare Practitioners

Texas recently enacted a law that broadens the geographic and temporal restrictions on noncompete agreements with healthcare practitioners. The law will apply to physicians, nurses, physician assistants, and dentists....more

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FTC Issues a Third Round of Warning Letters Over Improper Orange Book Listings

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On May 21, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) renewed its efforts to challenge pharmaceutical manufacturers that have allegedly listed patents improperly in the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) publication of...more

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DOJ Remains Focused on Domestic Health Care Fraud

The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently issued its annual Health Care Fraud Takedown results, announcing a record-breaking 324 defendants, including 96 doctors and licensed professionals, as well as more than $14.6 billion...more

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DOJ and HHS Announce New False Claims Act Working Group

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On July 2, 2025, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) and the Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) announced a joint DOJ-HHS False Claims Act Working Group (the “Working Group”) that will focus on enhanced enforcement...more

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California’s Office of Health Care Affordability (“OHCA”) Initiates First Cost and Market Impact Review (“CMIR”)

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On June 6, 2025, the California Office of Health Care Affordability (“OHCA”) issued its first determination to conduct a Cost and Market Impact Review (“CMIR”) under its health care oversight law. This CMIR will involve...more

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DOJ and HHS Announce Joint False Claims Act Working Group

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The US Departments of Justice and Health and Human Services recently issued a press release on the formation of a new False Claims Act Working Group, signaling to the healthcare industry an increased focus on anti-fraud...more

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DOJ-HHS False Claims Act Working Group reaffirms commitment to enforcement in healthcare fraud and abuse

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Despite much recent attention to the new administration's plans to deploy the False Claim Act (FCA) to advance other policy objectives, a July 2, 2025 Department of Justice (DOJ) press release announcing a DOJ-HHS False...more

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DOJ and HHS Announce False Claims Act Working Group & Enforcement Priority Areas

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On July 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) and the Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) announced the formation of the DOJ-HHS False Claims Act Working Group, signaling a continued and coordinated...more

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Healthcare & Life Sciences Private Equity Deal Tracker: JLL Invests in Vascular Technology

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JLL Partners has announced an investment in Vascular Technology (VTI). VTI, founded in 1985 and based in Nashua, New Hampshire, develops, manufactures and sells surgical devices, including intraoperative Doppler products...more

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