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Back for seconds: digital health policies in the CY 2026 PFS proposed rule

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It’s been more than two weeks since the release of the CY 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) proposed rule. We’ve had a chance to digest our initial helping and now we’re ready for seconds. We thought we would see...more

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Healthcare Trends & Transactions Q2 2025

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The healthcare mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market remained active in Q2 2025, with several sectors including physician practice management (PPM), clinical research, and digital health experiencing continued investment and...more

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Key updates on the US health benefits and reimbursement landscape

The world of health benefits is constantly evolving. Recent policy shifts and legislative developments are expected to impact the economic landscape and have significant implications for employer plan sponsors, insurers,...more

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Pulse Check: How is Your California Practice Leveraging “103 NPs” – and Preparing for the Arrival of “104 NPs” in 2026?

Nearly three years ago, the passage of California Bill AB 890, effective January 1, 2023, set in motion a future pathway for qualified nurse practitioners (“NPs”) to practice independently under a new category of licensure....more

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New Utah AI Laws Change Disclosure Requirements and Identity Protections, Target Mental Health Chatbots

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Key Takeaways - - Utah has introduced five new bills that further shape its existing Artificial Intelligence Policy Act and add new requirements. - Both the scope of disclosure requirements surrounding the use of AI...more

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Gold Dome Report - Legislative Day 36 - March 2025

Unusually heavy traffic that stalled commutes to the Georgia State Capitol for many on Thursday morning may prove to be symbolic of the waning days of the 2025 Legislative Session. With many bills and resolutions still...more

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“Making America Healthy Again”: The impact on the FDA, life sciences, and healthcare sectors

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President Donald Trump recently issued an Executive Order (EO) establishing the President's Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission. The EO, issued on February 13, 2025, addresses a range of issues, including chronic...more

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Establishing the President's Make America Healthy Again Commission

This order establishes a policy of the federal government to aggressively combat health challenges facing Americans, including mental health, obesity, diabetes, and other chronic diseases. The order establishes the...more

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Arizona’s New Behavioral Healthcare Laws – Part 2

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In 2024, the Arizona legislature passed five new Arizona laws directly affecting behavioral health care in Arizona. These laws run the gamut between refining definitions, requiring peer specialist trainings, new requirements...more

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Digesting the Huge Buffet of CMS Regs: Highlights from the CY 2025 PFS Final Reg

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While we all are focused on the election results, let’s take a quick break to digest some regs and eggs. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) “spoiled” all of us in the health policy world with a huge buffet of...more

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The Health Record - Healthcare Law Insights, Issue 5, September 2024

Welcome to our fourth issue of The Health Record - our healthcare law insights e-newsletter. In this edition, we take a look at the Biden administration's proposed insurance rule regarding mental health and substance use...more

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Biden Administration Finalizes Stronger Rules On Mental Health Coverage Parity

Summary: Under a final rule released by the Biden administration on Sept. 9, 2024, health insurers will be required to cover mental health care and addiction services on par with other medical conditions. This rule is part of...more

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Updated Mandatory Disclosure Requirements for Colorado Mental Health Providers Go into Effect

On August 1, 2024, Colorado legislation took effect amending the mandatory disclosures that mental health providers must make to their clients under state law. Providers of mental health services in Colorado should take note...more

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White House Finalizes New Mental Health Parity Rule

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The White House has finalized the new Mental Health Parity rule, which focuses on increasing access to mental health/substance use disorder treatment through nonquantitative treatment limitations (NQTL) data and reporting,...more

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Trending in Telehealth: July 2 – 8, 2024

Trending in Telehealth highlights state legislative and regulatory developments that impact the healthcare providers, telehealth and digital health companies, pharmacists and technology companies that deliver and facilitate...more

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2024 Oklahoma legislative session in review: Healthcare edition

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By Cori H. Loomis While the healthcare industry was not a specific area of focus for this year’s Oklahoma legislative session as it has been in previous years when Medicaid reform and managed care were addressed, a number of...more

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CMS Hosts Health Equity Conference: Key Insights and Perspectives

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Last week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) held the second annual CMS Health Equity Conference. The event drew several hundred in-person attendees, including my colleague Kayla Holgash, and thousands of...more

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Solving for Physician Burnout: Creating a Culture of Psychological Safety

Our clients report that addressing and preventing burnout for their physicians and other caregivers continues to be a critical priority in the aftermath of the pandemic. Healthcare organizations need high functioning, engaged...more

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Healthcare Issues to Watch Following the FY2024 Spending Deal

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Six months into the fiscal year, Congress has finally passed FY2024 appropriations. It was a painstaking process, which many expected to include policy victories that both sides could celebrate. Instead, the spring work...more

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Telehealth and the Evolving Landscape of Medicare Requirements

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Telehealth is an important and growing part of healthcare delivery that a wide range of patients and healthcare providers have come to rely on for access to care and continuity of treatment. Telehealth took on an especially...more

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The Key Health Care Initiatives Proposed in Governor Hochul’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Executive Budget

This year’s Health and Mental Hygiene Bill (“HMH Bill”) (part of the Governor’s FY 2025 Executive Budget, which proposes a $233 billion balanced budget), includes $35.5 billion to fund Medicaid, $4.8 billion to address...more

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24-Hour Mental Holds In Idaho: New Standards, New Problems

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Since early 2022, the Idaho legislature has modified the standards for a patient’s capacity to consent to healthcare and 24-hour protective holds. This health law update summarizes the current rules for capacity and consent;...more

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McDermottPlus Check-Up: February 2, 2024

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House Energy and Commerce Committee Holds Hearing on Healthcare Costs. The hearing included discussion on what factors are causing cost increases for individuals, for the healthcare sector, and for federal health programs...more

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Digital Health to the Rescue – Improving Access to Specialized Care: A Discussion with Viveka Rydell-Anderson

The 21st-century healthcare landscape has been dramatically shaped by the rise of digitized healthcare solutions aimed at making healthcare more accessible, affordable, and personalized....more

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McDermottPlus Check-Up: January 12, 2024

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Congress Works to Meet Imminent Funding Deadlines. Speaker of the House Johnson (R-LA) and Senate Majority Leader Schumer (D-NY) announced an agreement on top-line spending levels to fund the government for the remainder of...more

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