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Texas Passes New Law Regulating Electronic Health Records and the Use of AI by Healthcare Professionals

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On June 20, Texas enacted S.B. 1188, joining only a handful of states that are taking artificial intelligence (AI) and data offshoring restrictions into their own hands. The law applies to most healthcare providers and all...more

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Will AI Be Your New Doctor? Probably Not, Thanks to Recent Trends in State Regulation

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As the use of artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly commonplace, some have raised concerns about its use in medicine, particularly when AI assumes a role that is traditionally held by a physician or other licensed...more

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New Jersey’s Medical Debt Relief Act Now Fully in Effect

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In July 2024, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed the Louisa Carman Medical Debt Relief Act into law (the Act). The Act protects patients from certain medical debt collection actions and contains several restrictions on...more

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Holland & Knight Health Dose: July 29, 2025

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This week, the U.S. House of Representatives will be out of session, as the chamber has adjourned for the August 2025 district work period. The U.S. Senate remains in session and continues to consider nominations to lead...more

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One Big Beautiful Bill: A Boon for Concierge Medicine

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President Trump’s signing of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” on July 4, 2025, was a big win for concierge medicine practices, often called direct primary care (DPC). The new law allows favorable treatment for DPC...more

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President Trump Signs Budget Reconciliation Bill with Significant Medicaid Changes into Law

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On the afternoon of July 4, President Trump signed into law H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act – comprehensive budget reconciliation legislation that represents the core of President’s second-term domestic agenda and...more

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Key Texas Insurance Bills From the 89th Regular Legislative Session

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The topic of insurance often causes glazed eyes in some readers not immersed in the industry, but insurance was a hot topic coming into the 89th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature. Interest stemmed not only from ongoing...more

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Connecticut Enacts Wide-Ranging Health Care Law Modifying Various Existing Rules and Laws

On June 25, 2025, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed into law Public Act No. 25-97, “An Act Concerning Various Revisions to the Public Health Statutes” (the Act). The Act includes a wide range of provisions affecting...more

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(AI)n’t Done Yet: States Continue to Craft Rules to Manage AI Tools in Healthcare

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As the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in healthcare settings rapidly evolves, state medical boards and related agencies are at the forefront of development and enforcement. While some states have taken...more

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Client Alert: Call Waiting: Congress Again Extends Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities Under Continuing Resolution

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On March 15, 2025, President Trump signed into law a continuing resolution to fund the United States government for another six months, through September 30, 2025 (the “Continuing Resolution”). The Continuing Resolution...more

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Gold Dome Report - Crossover Day Wrap-Up - March 2025

As lawmakers and lobbyists shake out the cobwebs from a Crossover Day that ran late into Thursday night, we’re pouring back over what was done and left undone. This special #GoldDomeReport provides a Crossover Day wrap-up of...more

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Gold Dome Report - Legislative Day 25 - February 2025

Amidst the usual suits and blazers, white dresses and tuxedos have been appearing with increasing frequency around the Georgia State Capitol this spring. Apparently word is out amongst the city’s photographers that the...more

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Gold Dome Report - Legislative Day 24 - February 2025

With one week to go until Crossover Day, lawmakers and lobbyists are already feeling the exhaustion and exasperation captured in the face of James Oglethorpe’s bust on the North Steps. As committees convene constantly to...more

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Gold Dome Report - Legislative Day 22 - February 2025

Lawmakers and lobbyists watching the Georgia State Senate on Monday saw a lot of green and red, but it wasn’t exactly Christmas. While some state agencies and contractors stand to see a few extra greenbacks in the Senate...more

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New York Executive Budget Proposes Amendments to MCO Provider Tax

The New York State Executive Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 proposes significant updates to the managed care organization (MCO) provider tax, aiming to enhance Medicaid funding through innovative financial strategies. The...more

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Legal Updates in the Quebec Healthcare Sector

A recent federal policy update and Quebec legislative changes are changing the healthcare landscape in Quebec, and may impact a variety of businesses operating in this sector....more

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California Claps Back on Insurer Use of AI to Deny Needed Medical Care Decisions

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California is leading the way in ensuring that determinations of medically necessary health care services are made by licensed physicians and not artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms....more

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Gold Dome Report – Legislative Day 6 - January 2025

Lawmakers and lobbyists trudged through fog and rain to the Georgia State Capitol on Monday for the convening of Legislative Day 6. Recovering gingerly from the debilitating dusting of snow in Atlanta last week, senators and...more

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California SB 923: New Trans-Inclusive Healthcare Requirements for Health Plans

Beginning in the first quarter of 2025, California healthcare service plans, health insurers, Medi-Cal managed care plans, and PACE organizations must ensure that staff who have direct enrollee contact receive evidence-based...more

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Holland & Knight Health Dose: What to Expect in the 119th Congress – January 16, 2025

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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. This week's topics include ...more

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New Jersey Statutory Year-End Review

Compared to previous years, the New Jersey Legislature passed a limited number of statutes impacting health care in 2024. It was a slow start to 2024, but activity picked up in the last six months of the calendar year. Once...more

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Regulation of AI in Healthcare Utilization Management and Prior Authorization Increases

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Over the past two years, federal and state government agencies have moved to regulate the deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) in the healthcare setting, including in the utilization management (UM) and prior...more

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The Future for AI Usage in California Healthcare Hinges on Governor's Indication of State Limits

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With the surge of artificial intelligence (AI) development in recent years, state legislatures, including California's, have contemplated how to balance patient safety and quality of care with the need for and expectation of...more

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California Governor Signs Legislation Impacting Health Care Claim Reimbursement and DMHC Requests for Records

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On September 27, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law two bills that will impact health care service plans and insurers in the state....more

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Gold Dome Report - Legislative Day 40 - March 2024

Legislative Day 40 is a roller coaster, full of ups, downs, and zero gravity turns (also known as conference committee reports). One goes from celebrating a bill achieving final passage to lamenting a measure being gutted...more

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