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Wilmington Hospital Shooting Raises Questions About Negligent Security and Premises Liability in Delaware

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A reported shooting at Wilmington Hospital has raised immediate questions for patients, visitors, employees, and families across Delaware....more

Robinson+Cole Health Law Diagnosis

Connecticut Heightens Scrutiny of Private Equity in Healthcare with Law Banning Hospital Sale-Leaseback Agreements and Requiring...

On May 27, 2026, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed into law Public Act 26-22, “An Act Concerning Hospital Sale-Leaseback Agreements and Attestations Concerning Lack of Private Equity Control of the Hospital and Control...more

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OIG Publishes Medicare Advantage Industry-Specific Guidance

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The Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) is supplementing its general compliance program guidance with Industry Segment-Specific Compliance Program Guidance (ICPG) as a resource to help...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

Take two: New York tries again to pass a consumer health privacy law

Readers may recall that last year, New York attempted to enact a health privacy law that was ultimately vetoed by the governor. Now, New York is back with another attempt that, after some modification from last year’s...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

This Week in 340B: June 9 – 15, 2026

Find the week’s updates on 340B litigation to help you stay in the know on how 340B cases are developing across the country. Each week we comb through the dockets of more than 50 340B cases to provide you with a quick summary...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Two Skeptics, One Runoff: What the South Carolina Governor’s Race Means for Medical Marijuana and Hemp in the Palmetto State

If you were hoping the South Carolina governor’s race might crack open the door for a state medical marijuana program — or settle the state’s running fight over intoxicating hemp — last week’s primary results are worth a...more

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Healthcare & Life Sciences Private Equity Deal Tracker: Align Capital Acquires Heritage Imaging

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Align Capital Partners (ACP) has announced the acquisition of Heritage Imaging. Heritage, founded in 1989 and based in Boise, Idaho, is a provider of mobile diagnostic imaging services to hospitals and healthcare...more

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As July 8 HHS Deadline Approaches, Here Are 15 Questions and Answers About Medical Equipment Accessibility in the Exam Room

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Healthcare providers must comply with a host of accessibility rules for medical diagnostic equipment (MDE) by the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS’s) deadline of July 8, 2026. While many of the rule’s...more

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Client Alert: Health Care Schemes, Errors, and Side Hustles, Part 2

In this edition, we explore a Stark law allegation, opioids, and telehealth. It is always advisable to know what is going on in the health care industry! Keep in mind that one person's scheme is another person's side...more

Epstein Becker & Green

IL HB 5000 Set to Expand Notice Requirements for Health Care Transactions in Illinois

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On May 28, 2026, both houses of the Illinois legislature passed HB 5000, enhancing oversight of health care mergers, acquisitions, and contracting affiliations in the state....more

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From Reform to Reality: National Law Changes Now in Force

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Further amendments to the National Law introduced by the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2025 (Qld) (Amendment Act) came into effect in April 2026 with the aim of delivering...more

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18 State AGs Settle $4.9 Million COVID-19 Test Pricing Multistate Investigation Into Testing Lab

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On June 10, 2026, a coalition of 18 state attorneys general entered into a $4.88 million settlement with GS Labs, LLC, resolving claims that the now-defunct testing company overcharged consumers for COVID-19 tests and engaged...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Fourth Circuit "Smokes" Stark- and AKS-Based FCA Lawsuit

In a well-reasoned decision issued on June 4, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a False Claims Act (FCA) qui tam action against Thomas Health System, its affiliated hospitals,...more

King & Spalding

OIG Audit Reveals CMS Potentially Overpaid MAOs $462 Million Based on Certain Unsupported Acute Stroke Diagnosis Codes

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On May 28, 2026, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) issued a report regarding an audit of acute stroke diagnosis submissions by Medicare Advantage Organizations (MAOs), finding that CMS potentially overpaid the...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

US Department of Labor Publishes Three Pro-Employer, One (Somewhat) Pro-Worker, Opinion Letters

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On May 28, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published four new opinion letters, covering situations including: (1) whether an exempt worker may perform non-exempt work; (2) whether a bonus structured as a percent of...more

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Regulatory exclusivity timelines under the EU pharma law package – what can innovators do now

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The revision of the pharmaceutical legislation in the European Union is close to final, and the new legal framework is expected to be adopted by fall of 2026. Although a 24-month transition period is applicable to most...more

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Medicaid Overpayment Demand? Your Seven Next Steps

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If your healthcare practice or business has received a Medicaid overpayment demand letter, you are not alone. Billing audits conducted by fee-for-service auditors working for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Investing in Integrated Women’s Health Platforms: Navigating Regulatory and Operational Complexity

The women’s health industry is increasingly moving beyond single-service offerings and toward broader, longitudinal platforms that can support patients across multiple life stages and clinical needs. Rather than building...more

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Legislation Proposed to Reduce the Cost of Prescription Topical Drugs

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In March, Pennsylvania Senate Bill 1215 was introduced in an effort to address the high cost of prescription topical drugs. According to the bill’s sponsor, the issue is excessive reimbursement rates for topical drugs that...more

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PA Supreme Court Rules Anti-Referral Provision of Workers’ Compensation Act Does Not Prohibit Physicians From Referring Their...

In a 5-2 decision issued today, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court has ruled that the placement of the phrase “goods or services ” immediately following a list of specific medical services provided in Section 306(f.1)(3)(iii) of...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Kaiser Tracking Tech Case Moves Toward Class Certification

A member of Kaiser Permanente, an integrated managed care consortium headquartered in Oakland, California, has asked a federal judge in Seattle to certify nationwide classes and California subclasses in a privacy lawsuit...more

Holland & Knight LLP

WuXi AppTec Added to DOW's 1260H List: The BIOSECURE Act Clock Is Running

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The U.S. Department of War (DOW) on June 8, 2026, published its annual list of "Chinese military companies" in the Federal Register as required by Section 1260H of the Fiscal Year 2021 (FY 2021) National Defense Authorization...more

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Holland & Knight Health Dose: June 16, 2026

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The U.S. House of Representatives is holding a district work period this week, with no floor activity expected after completing work on and passing in a 214-212 vote a reconciliation package to fund immigration enforcement...more

McGuireWoods LLP

AI-Assisted Billing Could Create FCA Pitfalls: How Healthcare Companies Can Get Ahead of Risk

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Across the healthcare industry, providers are increasingly relying on AI-assisted billing tools to automate medical coding, prior authorization workflows, and the submission of claims to Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal...more

Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP

What to Watch: Status Update on Peptide Regulation

Peptides are the product du jour and most recently top of mind at the Food & Drug Administration (“FDA” or the “Agency”). Long relegated to the corners of biohacker and body building chatrooms, peptides have rapidly entered...more

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