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Supreme Court Temporarily Restores Telehealth Access to Mifepristone

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The Supreme Court of the United States (“SCOTUS”) temporarily reinstated the ability of patients to receive mifepristone via mail-order after a telehealth visit following a recent decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the...more

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US Supreme Court Restores Access to Mifepristone — For Now

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Mail and telemedicine access to mifepristone — used together with misoprostol to end an early pregnancy — is in flux following a Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that restricts mail-order distribution of the medication...more

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The Health Record - Healthcare Law Insights, V 3, Issue 4, 2026

Welcome to our fourth issue of 2026 of The Health Record -- our healthcare law insights e-newsletter. In this edition, we look at the record setting False Claims Act recovery results from 2025, proposed cuts at HHS, the...more

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Changes to Idaho’s Minor Consent Law

Idaho has amended its restrictive minor consent law effective March 31, 2026...more

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McGuireWoods Women’s Health Newsletter – March 2026: Regulatory and Transactional Developments

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The McGuireWoods Women’s Health Newsletter delivers information on the latest legal and regulatory developments affecting the women’s health industry. The publication provides timely analysis of legislative changes,...more

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Targeted Healing Before Birth: Placenta-Derived Stem Cells in Prenatal Repair of Spinal Defects

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Neural tube defects are among the most challenging congenital conditions in medicine, with a devastating burden on patients, families, and health care systems. These defects arise when the neural tube, the embryonic structure...more

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Nest Health Launches In-Home Prenatal Program for Medicaid Patients in Louisiana

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Maternal health has received increased attention in federal and state Medicaid reform efforts in recent years, particularly in states with elevated mortality and disparity metrics. As Medicaid agencies and managed care...more

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The Dome Report: The West Virginia Legislature Passes the Halfway Mark

Tuesday, February 17, 2026, marked the 35th day of the 60-day regular session of the West Virginia Legislature. So far, the House of Delegates has introduced 1,680 bills and the Senate has introduced 992 bills, for a total of...more

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Understanding the Impact of the Vacated HIPAA Privacy Rule on Reproductive Healthcare

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Reproductive health privacy rule vacated. On June 18, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas vacated the HIPAA Privacy Rule to Support Reproductive Health Care Privacy Final Rule (Privacy Rule)....more

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New York Amends Shield Law

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The New York “Shield Law” refers to several statutes intended to protect patients and providers seeking or offering services concerning gender-affirming care or abortion. These statutes were enacted in response to certain...more

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When the Rules Changed: The Top 2025 Privacy and Security Issues Still Shaping Healthcare

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The 2025 Top Ten list reflects a regulatory environment in significant transition. Last year’s healthcare privacy and security landscape presented extraordinary challenges for compliance professionals, marked by sweeping...more

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Key 2025 Connecticut Health Care Case Law

Pullman & Comley’s annual review of significant health care case law highlights important decisions issued in 2025 by Connecticut state courts and the federal District Court in Connecticut....more

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AG Watch: Illinois A Key Player In State-Level Enforcement

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Since beginning his tenure in 2019, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul has strategically positioned himself as a leading figure among Democratic state attorneys general. His efforts are not merely for show; Raoul has...more

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NIH Prohibits Use of Federal Funds for Research Involving Human Fetal Tissue from Elective Abortions

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On January 22, 2026, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) issued NOT-OD-26-028, prohibiting the use of NIH funds for research involving human fetal tissue (HFT) obtained from elective abortions (the Notice)....more

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HIPAA Notices of Privacy Practices: A February 2026 Deadline Employers Should Not Miss

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HIPAA compliance requirements continue to evolve, and recent court decisions have understandably drawn significant attention. Last summer, we examined these developments in our Workplace Privacy Report article, analyzing...more

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California SB 729: New Fertility Coverage Mandate for Employers

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On September 29, 2024, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB) 729 into law, creating a significant shift in reproductive health policy for employers statewide by expanding fertility insurance coverage in...more

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Updates to HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices Required by February 16, 2026

As we have discussed in previous blogs, there have been a number of recent changes to the HIPAA privacy rule requiring action from plan sponsors. As you will likely recall, in December of 2024, all health plans covered by...more

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McDermott+ Check-Up: January 16, 2026

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Negotiations on APTCs hit speed bump. The release of a Senate bipartisan compromise on the Affordable Care Act enhanced advanced premium tax credits (APTCs) was delayed amid ongoing discussions....more

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Philadelphia Pioneers Workplace Menopause Protections

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Philadelphia has passed legislation prohibiting discrimination and requiring accommodation on the basis of needs related to menstruation, perimenopause, or menopause, becoming the first major U.S. city to explicitly offer...more

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Mark Your Calendar: HIPAA Deadline on February 16

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The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations require updates to the Notice of Privacy Practices that health plan sponsors furnish to plan participants and health care providers furnish to...more

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New York Amends and Strengthens Its Health Care “Shield” Law

During a flurry of end-of-year 2025 bill signings, Governor Kathy Hochul approved A5480C/S4914B, amending New York’s Shield Law (Shield Law) – a 2023 law intended to protect patients who receive and health care professionals...more

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State v. Johnson: Wyoming Supreme Court Overturns Abortion Restrictions—The Footnotes Tell the Real Story

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The Wyoming Supreme Court began the year 2026 with a landmark decision in State v. Johnson, 2026 WY 1, delivering a ruling with implications that extend far beyond its immediate outcome. While headlines will focus on the...more

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Maternal Health: Where Mission Meets Margin in a Transforming Market

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The market for maternal healthcare offers providers, payors and investors an opportunity to address pressing social needs while unlocking business growth and expansion. U.S. maternal mortality remains unacceptably high while...more

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Birth Injuries Linked to Excessive or Improper Pitocin Use

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Pitocin is commonly described as a way to “help things along,” and, when administered properly, it is a safe and effective aid in many childbirths. Your delivery team may suggest it when labor slows, membranes rupture without...more

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Philadelphia Expands Workplace Protections for Menstruation and Menopause Symptoms

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On November 20, 2025, the Philadelphia City Council amended the Philadelphia Fair Practices Ordinance (PFPO) to prohibit discrimination against employees based on menstruation, perimenopause, and menopause. Starting...more

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