On April 22, 2025, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a plan to phase out petroleum-based synthetic dyes from the US food supply by the end of 2026,...more
7/25/2025
/ Consumer Protection Laws ,
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ,
Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Food Labeling ,
Food Manufacturers ,
Food Supply ,
Health and Safety ,
Manufacturers ,
Proposed Rules ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Requirements
The Trump administration’s approach to cannabis reform will significantly impact the industry. As the proposed rulemaking to reschedule cannabis unfolds and nominees to critical agencies are confirmed, it is crucial for...more
On January 6, 2025, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published final guidance titled “Communications From Firms to Health Care Providers Regarding Scientific Information on Unapproved Uses of Approved/Cleared Medical...more
On May 21, 2024, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) published the highly anticipated notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to reschedule marijuana (cannabis) from a Schedule I controlled substance to Schedule III, taking the...more
This issue of McDermott’s Healthcare Regulatory Check-Up highlights regulatory activity for April 2024. We discuss several US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) agency actions, including the Calendar Year (CY) 2025...more
5/29/2024
/ Advisory Opinions ,
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ,
Dispute Resolution ,
Enforcement ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Final Rules ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
Healthcare ,
Laboratory Developed Tests ,
Medical Devices ,
Medicare Advantage ,
Medicare Fraud ,
Medicare Part D ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
Nursing Homes ,
OCR ,
OIG ,
Popular ,
Privacy Laws ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Reproductive Healthcare Issues ,
Sentencing ,
Settlement ,
Telemedicine
In recent years, states have been exploring innovative avenues to address rising healthcare costs and ensure access to affordable medication for their residents. One idea gaining traction involves pursuing authorization from...more
4/8/2024
/ Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ,
Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Imports ,
Manufacturers ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Prescription Drugs ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Proposed Regulation ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
State and Local Government