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Beyond Private Equity Transaction Oversight: Mass. H.5159 Includes New Licensing Requirements

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H.5159, An Act Enhancing the Market Review Process, was signed into law in January 2025. The primary focus of H.5159 is to expand the Commonwealth’s healthcare oversight mechanisms, particularly with respect to private equity...more

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Illinois Board of Pharmacy Adopts New Licensure Requirement for Out-of-State Pharmacists-in-Charge

Beginning January 1, 2026, the Illinois Board of Pharmacy will require “out-of-state” (non-resident) pharmacies licensed or seeking licensure in Illinois to have a pharmacist-in-charge (PIC) who is licensed in Illinois....more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

If You Are Uptight About AI, This May Relax You

While AI has many people uptight, Aescape has developed technology to help you relax – AI robotic massage. Aescape touts that it combines the timeless art of massage with robotics and artificial intelligence to deliver an...more

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Massachusetts to Require License for Office-Based Surgical Centers

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Many existing office-based surgical centers in Massachusetts will soon be required to obtain a new type of healthcare facility license. Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey signed House Bill No. 5159 into law on Jan. 8, 2025,...more

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New Jersey Regulatory Update Part II - February 2025

We continue our New Jersey Regulatory Update with this Part II, which focuses on regulations that were finalized in the second half of 2024 and impact healthcare. For example, as a continuation of price transparency efforts,...more

McCarter & English, LLP

New Jersey Regulatory Update Part I - January 2025

Below is Part I of our New Jersey Regulatory Update focusing on regulations that were finalized in 2024 by various New Jersey agencies that impact healthcare. The final regulations range from additional transparency...more

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Massachusetts Issues Additional Update to Non-Resident Pharmacy Rules

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Following the release of a memo last month detailing upcoming regulations, the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy released its long-awaited regulatory changes for non-resident pharmacy licensure last week by...more

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Massachusetts Implements Long-Awaited Licensing Regime for Out-of-State Pharmacies

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Until recently, Massachusetts was the only state that did not maintain a licensing regime for nonresident pharmacies (i.e., out-of-state pharmacies shipping drugs into the state). On December 6, 2024, the Massachusetts Board...more

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Kentucky AG Checks the Board of Pharmacy’s Regulatory Power

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On November 12, the Kentucky attorney general (AG) issued a formal opinion, concluding that the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy lacks the authority to regulate nonresident pharmacists beyond what is specified in KRS Chapter 315....more

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Ohio’s New Residential Care Facility Rules: Important Updates on Changes in Ownership and Control From a Licensure Perspective

Effective July 12, 2024, the Ohio Department of Health (“ODH”) promulgated new rules and regulations for residential care facilities (“RCFs”), also known as assisted living facilities. These rules, set forth in the Ohio...more

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Navigating the National Practitioner Data Bank: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals (NPDB or Data Bank).

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Few aspects of the healthcare regulatory apparatus evoke more confusion and dread for healthcare practitioners than the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB or Data Bank).  Being reported to the Data Bank is often regarded...more

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Trending in Telehealth: April 9 – April 15, 2024

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Trending in Telehealth highlights state legislative and regulatory developments that impact the healthcare providers, telehealth and digital health companies, pharmacists and technology companies that deliver and facilitate...more

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Trending in Telehealth: February 5 – 12, 2024

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Trending in Telehealth highlights state legislative and regulatory developments that impact the healthcare providers, telehealth and digital health companies, pharmacists and technology companies that deliver and facilitate...more

Akerman LLP - Health Law Rx

The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation Amends the Application for Certificate of Authority for Health Maintenance...

Applicants for a health maintenance organization (HMO) certificate of authority (COA) in Florida must use a new application form effective January 28, 2024. After rule development by the Florida Office of Insurance...more

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Are You Ready for Alabama’s New Designated Representative Requirements?

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In a previous update, Quarles discussed a new Alabama law that requires individuals serving as the designated representative for an Alabama-licensed facility to register with the Alabama Board of Pharmacy ("the Board”) as of...more

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Trending in Telehealth: November 8 – 14, 2023

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Trending in Telehealth highlights state legislative and regulatory developments that impact the healthcare providers, telehealth and digital health companies, pharmacists and technology companies that deliver and facilitate...more

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Trending in Telehealth: November 1 – 7, 2023

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Trending in Telehealth highlights state legislative and regulatory developments that impact the healthcare providers, telehealth and digital health companies, pharmacists and technology companies that deliver and facilitate...more

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Trending in Telehealth: October 24 – 31, 2023

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Trending in Telehealth highlights state legislative and regulatory developments that impact the healthcare providers, telehealth and digital health companies, pharmacists and technology companies that deliver and facilitate...more

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Emergency Amendments to Licensure of Nursing Facilities Regulations (216-RICR-40-10-1)

On September 29, 2023, the Rhode Island Department of Health (“RIDOH”) announced emergency amendments to the Licensure of Nursing Facility Regulations that will greatly affect the operation and regulatory review of skilled...more

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Third Party Administrator & Pharmacy Benefit Manager 2023 Newsletter: TPA & PBM Licensing And Compliance Developments

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Florida OIR Issues Informational Memorandum OIR-23-04M to PBMs - On July 19, 2023, the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (“OIR”) issued Informational Memorandum OIR-23-04M (“Memorandum”) to Pharmacy Benefit Managers...more

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Nevada Legislature Rejects Board of Pharmacy’s Licensing Requirement for Out-of-State Pharmacists

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On May 31, 2023, the Nevada Legislature enacted Assembly Bill 107, which reversed the Nevada Board of Pharmacy’s (the “Board”) interpretation that required Nevada pharmacist licensure for out-of-state pharmacists who dispense...more

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New Florida Law Will Impose A Third-Party Administrator Licensing Requirement for Pharmacy Benefit Managers

On May 3, 2023, the Florida governor signed a comprehensive law (SB 1550) regarding pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). This new law imposes significant new requirements on PBMs. This article discusses only one of these new...more

Akerman LLP - Health Law Rx

May Resident Physicians Use Hospital DEA Registration Numbers Off-Site?

A Florida “resident physician” is someone who has completed their internship and graduated from medical school but is not yet licensed as a Florida medical doctor or osteopathic physician and who registers with the Department...more

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Changes to California Laws Regarding Notice to Patients: What Practitioners and Health Care Entities Need to Know

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Effective January 1, 2023, all physicians licensed by the Medical Board of California must comply with modifications to the requirements that they provide notice to each patient that they are licensed and regulated by the...more

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California Governor Signs Bill Further Increasing Oversight of Hospice Agencies

This fall, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill No. 2673 (the Bill), which amends various sections of the California Health and Safety Code relating to hospice agencies. Among other things, the Bill prohibits...more

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