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Post-Chevron Health Care Regulations: Using Loper Bright as a Shield in Stark Law Litigation

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Previously, we discussed how the US Supreme Court’s opinion in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo and Relentless, Inc. v. Department of Commerce could create opportunities for private litigants to challenge health...more

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HHS Is Primed to Enforce Information Blocking Conduct

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) continued its commitment to timely and full access to health records on June 24, 2024, through the finalization of its information blocking disincentives rule for...more

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Holland & Knight Health Dose: April 16, 2024

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Holland & Knight Health Dose is an in-depth weekly dose of legislative and regulatory insights to keep stakeholders abreast of happenings in Washington, D.C., impacting the health sector....more

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Puerto Rico Special Paid Leave Activated for Dengue Fever State of Emergency

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The Puerto Rico Secretary of Health issued Administrative Order No. 2024-589, declaring a public health emergency due to the prevalence of cases of dengue fever on the Island. Administrative Order No. 2024-589, signed on...more

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Holland & Knight Health Dose: March 19, 2024

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Holland & Knight Health Dose is an in-depth weekly dose of legislative and regulatory insights to keep stakeholders abreast of happenings in Washington, D.C., impacting the health sector....more

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CMS Issues Final Rule Changing Medicaid DSH Third-Party Payor Rule

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On February 23, 2024, CMS published a final rule updating the regulatory requirements of the Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) program in response to the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) of 2021. The final...more

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Court Dismisses PhRMA Lawsuit Challenging IRA

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Today, the district court for the Western District of Texas granted the government’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit brought by PhRMA and other organizations challenging the Drug Price Negotiation Program of the Inflation...more

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The DEA’s Scheduling of Marijuana: What Happens After the DEA Publishes Its Rule?

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On August 29, 2023, the Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) sent the Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) its recommendation to move marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act...more

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DEA Likely to Reschedule Marijuana Based on Congressional Report

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According to a report from the Congressional Research Service (the Report), the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is likely to follow the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Food and Drug...more

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COVID-19: Vaccine Injury Compensation Status

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On May 5, 2023, the World Health Organization declared an end to the global health emergency caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, known as COVID-19. While the emergency has, in many ways, waned, the virus and the need for COVID-19...more

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Preparing employee benefit plans for the emergency exit

The end of an era looms for employee benefits plans, as the Biden administration has announced the end of both the Public Health Emergency and the National Emergency periods on May 11, 2023. The two emergency periods were...more

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New Guidance Helps Employers Navigate End of the COVID-19 Emergency Orders

As employers plan for the impact of the anticipated May 11, 2023, end of the two federal COVID-19 emergency orders, they have some important new clarity on test and vaccine coverage and on how to unwind COVID-19–era extended...more

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Holland & Knight Health Dose: March 28, 2023

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Holland & Knight Health Dose is an in-depth weekly dose of legislative and regulatory insights to keep stakeholders abreast of happenings in Washington, D.C., impacting the health sector. ...more

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DEA Proposes Rules for Permanent Pandemic Telehealth Flexibilities

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Meta description: With the federal public health emergency (PHE) ending in May, changes to telehealth prescription rules are set to change. Read on to learn about proposed permanent changes. DEA Proposes Rules for...more

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Preparing for Impact: The Mifepristone Case in Texas Nears a Decision

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The legal status of mifepristone and misoprostol, drugs legally prescribed by physicians since 2000 for the medical termination of early pregnancy, may soon be decided by a federal court in Texas in a lawsuit known as...more

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Return to "Normalcy" - Bracing for the End of the Public Health Emergency

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In January 2020, Alex M. Azar, II, then secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), signed a nationwide declaration of a Public Health Emergency (PHE) that would largely shape the response of public...more

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Request for Comments on USPTO-FDA Collaboration Initiatives to Promote Generic Drug and Biosimilar Competition

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​​​​​​​On November 7, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) published a request for comments on areas for USPTO-FDA collaboration and engagement. The USPTO also announced a related public listening session to be held...more

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Editors’ Roundtable: A New Biden Doctrine?

Welcome to the third installment of the Editors’ Roundtable, in which our editors – Whitt Steineker, Jay Wright, Hunter Robinson, and Slates Veazey – discuss cannabis issues in the news and take a stab at where the cannabis...more

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Medicaid and the LawFoley Hoag LLP CMS Approves Two New Medicaid Waivers to Expand Coverage, Provide Flexibilities

On September 28, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued approval letters for Section 1115 Medicaid demonstration applications previously submitted by Oregon and Massachusetts. Section 1115 waivers...more

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Need to Know Basics: Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act

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1. What is 105(l)? Section 105(l) of Public Law 93-638, the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (ISDEAA), requires the Secretaries of Interior and Health and Human Services to enter into facility lease...more

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U.S. Senate Passes Significant Drug Pricing Reform in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022

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​​​​​​​On August 7, 2022, the U.S. Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which includes some of the most significant drug pricing-related changes since the passage of the Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement...more

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Healthcare & Life Sciences: Drug Pricing Digest - May 2022

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Drug Pricing Initiatives: In advance of the midterm elections in November, discussion continues in Congress and among stakeholders of drug pricing reform measures, including those that were originally part of H.R. 5376 (the...more

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Bracing for Impact: Most Recent Public Health Emergency Declaration Extension Establishes New Dates to Monitor

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On April 12, 2022, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra again renewed the declaration of a Public Health Emergency (PHE) under the Public Health Service Act, averting an April 16, 2022...more

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Federal Public Health Emergency Extended to July 15, 2022

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April 14, 2022 On April 12, 2022, Secretary Becerra of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services extended the existing public health emergency for 90 days, effective April 16, 2022, until July 15, 2022...more

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New Guidance on Self-Pay Patients Under No Surprise Billing Rules

HHS has issued helpful FAQs that answer common questions concerning the No Surprise Billing Rules and self-pay patients, available here. The FAQs confirm the following: Providers and facilities are not required to...more

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