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A bill introduced in the Virginia General Assembly aims to bring changes to nursing home licensure. House Bill No. 717 will require new operators to obtain a change of operator license before taking over daily operations...more
In a recent order, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) confirmed its recent policy to require owners of qualifying small power production and cogeneration facilities (each, a QF) to immediately update their Form...more
Wouldn’t you know it, just as Alabama’s medical cannabis program is set to launch, the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) wants to change the rules....more
Companies owned by private equity firms, venture capital firms, and trusts are increasingly entering the world of government contracting as the Trump administration seeks to engage more nontraditional private sector entities....more
As highlighted in our previous blog on state antitrust enforcement, states across the country are increasingly scrutinizing healthcare transactions and investments by private equity firms and other financial sponsors....more
For health care leaders and compliance officers, understanding the regulatory and contractual implications of a “Change of Ownership” (CHOW) is critical to maintaining operational continuity and regulatory compliance. The...more
Hospice providers in Georgia and Ohio should take proactive steps now to minimize operational disruption and denial risk from new scrutiny ordered in December 2025 by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. CMS...more
Key Takeaways - CMS has announced that it is adding Georgia and Ohio to its list of states in which hospice providers are now under “enhanced oversight,” joining Arizona, California, Nevada, and Texas....more
The Small Business Administration (“SBA”) grace period for implementation of its new recertification regulations ended as of January 17, 2026. As we previously advised, last year SBA substantially rewrote its recertification...more
Durable Medical Equipment (DME) owners and prospective purchasers need to be aware of a new Medicare rule that significantly restricts the transfer of ownership in these types of companies. Failure to be aware of the new...more
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued updated sub-regulatory guidance announcing that the previously established January 1, 2026 deadline for Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) to submit the new SNF...more
As published in recently updated guidance, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is indefinitely suspending the off-cycle skilled nursing facility (SNF) provider enrollment revalidation due date. This suspension...more
In this episode of Just Compensation, Megan Monson, Taryn E. Cannataro, and Zachary Bocian discuss employee retention strategies during a company sale, including transaction bonuses, retention bonuses, management carve-out...more
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), which oversees the licensure of health facilities in Colorado, has adopted revised rules related to healthcare facility changes of ownership (CHOWs) and...more
What Are ESOPs and Why Do They Matter for Cannabis Operators - Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) are federally authorized retirement benefit structures designed to hold company stock in a trust on behalf of employees....more
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”), Center for Clinical Standards and Quality recently announced upcoming changes to skilled nursing facility (“SNF”) profiles on the Medicare Care Compare website. Care...more
The Georgia Department of Community Health (“DCH”) board recently authorized the final adoption of new staffing rules for personal care homes and assisted living communities. These rules are designed to implement a July 1,...more
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has long required skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) enrolled in the Medicare and Medicaid programs to disclose information regarding organizational structure, governing...more
Now that the scurrying around and worrying relative to developments impacting the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) that were coming at us with laser speed are on a slow simmer, I can turn my attention back to my multi-part...more
The Georgia Department of Community Health (“DCH”) board recently introduced proposed updates to long-term care facility standards, impacting background check requirements, care models for at-risk youth, and staffing...more
KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER ITALIAN LAW - I. INTRODUCTION - This brief guide has the goal to provide legal explanation on the main aspects of the real estate transactions in Italy. II. REAL...more
With few exceptions, licensed Georgia providers, including but not limited to, nursing homes, assisted living communities, personal care homes, hospices, home health agencies, and community living arrangements, will now file...more
KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER AUSTRIAN LAW - I. Introduction - There are many considerations that a buyer/ seller of real estates should make before buying or selling a property. The following article is...more
To enhance quality of operations and increase transparency in ownership within skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued its Final Rule for ownership disclosures for Medicare...more
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) has issued an updated version of the Form CMS-855A that requires additional disclosures for skilled nursing facilities (“SNFs”). Effective October 1, 2024, the revised Form...more