The California Board of Pharmacy’s (CBP or “Board”) non-resident pharmacy framework is built around licensure, disclosure, and a new requirement effective July 1, 2026, that requires all Non-Resident pharmacies dispensing into…
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The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI), particularly in the form of generative AI and large language models (LLMs), is poised to revolutionize medical education and physician training.
As global healthcare…
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Recent notices published in the Federal Register highlight a series of initiatives undertaken by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and related federal agencies aimed at strengthening the public health supply…
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On December 12, 2025, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed Senate Bill 1950 into law, making Illinois the 13th US jurisdiction to authorize medical aid in dying for terminally ill residents.
The legislation, also known as Deb’s Law,…
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Effective January 1, 2026, new Florida legislation imposes strict requirements on healthcare facility licensees and practitioners to refund patient overpayments within a specified timeframe. The law introduces clear definitions,…
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Executive Summary -
Effective January 1, 2026, California’s Senate Bill 41 (SB 41) fundamentally reforms pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) practices. It prohibits spread pricing, mandates a passthrough pricing model, and…
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The Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act (MHDDCA) is the primary statute in Illinois governing the confidentiality of mental health and developmental disability records. The law provides strict…
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The ongoing federal case of American Alliance for Equal Rights v. Bennett, et al. will significantly affect impacted Illinois nonprofit organizations, as it challenges new legal requirements that could affect how organizations…
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Overview of Key Changes and Immediate Impacts - Key Policy Shift: Section 330 Grants now treated as a “Federal Public Benefit” - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) now classifies the Health Center Program…
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On June 6, 2025, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) issued Advisory Opinion 25-03 (the “Opinion”), offering guidance for structuring telehealth collaborations in a manner that complies with the federal Anti-Kickback Statute…
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General ("OIG") issued Advisory Opinion No. 25-02 ("Opinion") on April 4, 2025, regarding a Health Center proposal to link social support services to…
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The medical spa industry is rapidly growing, driven by technological advances and shifting consumer preferences for cosmetic and wellness services. While this growth offers many business opportunities for healthcare…
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The Office of Inspector General (OIG) of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) issues Special Fraud Alerts regarding healthcare fraud and abuse patterns or practices it has recently identified and intends to…
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Pharmacies, wholesalers, third-party logistics providers, outsourcing facilities, clinics, and pharmacists must obtain the California State Board of Pharmacy’s (the “Board”) approval or otherwise notify the Board about changes…
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The 340B Drug Program requires pharmaceutical manufacturers participating in the Medicaid program to provide covered outpatient drugs at significantly reduced prices to certain health care organizations and programs, referred to…
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