The recently enacted Texas Senate Bill (SB) 2544 imposes mandatory mediation filing deadlines for out-of-network (OON) facility providers. Under Insurance Code Chapter 1467, OON facility providers (including ambulatory...more
In a significant move to enhance patient safety, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 3749—known as Jenifer’s Law—on June 20, 2025. This legislation introduces comprehensive regulations for elective intravenous (IV)...more
On June 20, 2025, Texas governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 1318, initiating major changes in the scope and enforceability of non-competition covenants that are commonly included in the sale of a medical practice or other...more
The end of summer is quickly approaching. This year Labor Day does not just signify kids are headed back to, or in many cases, already back in, school. It also means that healthcare facilities in Texas (hospitals, nursing...more
Physicians, hospitals, and healthcare providers: have you updated your billing practices? As of September, any individual or facility licensed or certified to provide healthcare services in Texas must provide an itemized...more
HB 3359 amends Chapter 1301 of the Texas Insurance Code. Chapter 1301 sets forth the legal requirements and obligations of a “preferred provider benefit plan”. A “preferred provider benefit plan” is a benefit plan in which an...more
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must renew the COVID-19 Federal Public Health Emergency (PHE) Determination every 90 days to maintain certain healthcare flexibilities and waivers. On October 13, 2022,...more