A new year brings about new legislation.
Given the recent trend of health care transactions coming under increased scrutiny at the state level, EBG has released its map summarizing states that already have laws...more
On January 8, 2025, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey signed into law House Bill No. 5159, “An Act enhancing the health care market review process” (“H. 5159”), which was passed by the Massachusetts legislature in the last...more
1/10/2025
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California’s legislature recently passed AB 3129, and it is awaiting Governor Gavin Newsom’s signature.
While AB 3129 impacts several different provider types, this article focuses on its impact on Management Service...more
The game has changed—are you positioned to adapt? Over the past 12 months, the federal government has been heavily regulating private investment in health care entities.
Simultaneously, multiple states have enacted or...more
On July 25, 2024, a federal “Health Over Wealth Act” was introduced in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.
The bill would amend the Public Health Service Act, requiring the Secretary of Health and Human...more
Oregon’s Proposed HB 4130, which passed the Oregon House of Representatives on February 22, 2024, was at the desk of the Senate president when the 82nd Legislative Assembly adjourned sine die on March 7, 2024, thereby ending...more
3/13/2024
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The Federal Reserve’s steady increase of interest rates and the slowed economic growth have increased fiscal pressure on health care providers, leaving many to look for ways to bridge budget shortfalls through injections of...more
What challenges are providers likely to face as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) prepares its permanent COVID-19 standard for health care workers?
In this episode of Diagnosing Health Care,...more
The $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package, the American Rescue Plan, includes money for rural hospitals, billions of dollars for COVID-19 testing and contact tracing, and extra subsidies to help people buy health coverage...more
3/31/2021
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The 117th Congressional health care agenda, including COVID-19 related action, will require 60 votes in the Senate or passage through budget reconciliation. Epstein Becker Green attorneys Mark Lutes, Philo Hall, and Timothy...more
This Diagnosing Health Care episode dives into the growth of physician practices accepting risk-based payments from health plans and examines why these practices are attractive to investors. Special guest Jason Madden,...more
This Diagnosing Health Care episode dives into the prospects of coverage expansion following the 2020 elections and also examines three major health care policy reform issues that have bipartisan support and could see...more
10/22/2020
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This Diagnosing Health Care podcast episode focuses on how hospitals are addressing financial strains while also combatting the COVID-19 pandemic on the front lines. The episode is hosted by Timothy Murphy and features Paul...more
In an unexpectedly broad ruling issued December 14, 2018, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas declared the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”) as unconstitutional in its entirety. This decision, if ultimately...more
12/19/2018
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While the titans on Capitol Hill clash over the best answer to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the Trump administration is promoting action at the state level that could produce meaningful impact soon. Health industry...more