Benesch: SCOTUS decisions on COVID-19 vaccine mandates have repercussions for employers, healthcare facilities The Supreme Court decided two cases relating to COVID-19 vaccination mandates. In the first case, SCOTUS ruled...more
SCOTUS to consider case alleging private plan’s ESRD coverage violates MSPA - The Supreme Court agreed to hear the case of Marietta Memorial Hospital Employee Health Benefits Plan v. DaVita, which alleges a private...more
Benesch: FTC to more stringently enforce PHR breaches by apps, connected medical devices - The FTC issued a policy statement to provide guidance to developers of health apps and connected medical devices and how they’re...more
Cricket Health unveils value-based kidney care model for MA plans - A program from startup kidney care provider Cricket Health is designed for MA plans managing care for patients with end-stage renal disease who are...more
Congress’ year-end spending bill includes increase to Medicare physician fee schedule, surprise medical bill protection - Sweeping federal legislation signed into law on Dec. 27 combines $1.4-trillion in spending...more
DaVita commences $1B share buyback plan - Through what is called a modified Dutch auction, DaVita plans to purchase stock at between $77 and $88 per share. Shareholders whose shares are purchased will be paid the...more