News & Analysis as of August 18, 2025

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Medicaid is a partnership program between states and the federal government to provide healthcare coverage for lower income individuals, people with disabilities, older people, and certain families with... more +

Ep. 70 – Use Caution Before Charging Patients Extra Fees

Dentons on 7/17/2025

As healthcare providers face mounting administrative burdens and tighter reimbursement rates, some are exploring the idea of charging patients for “extra” services, such as administrative tasks or added “perks.” But before...more

Bona Fide Service Fees, Government Price Reporting, and the Inflation Reduction Act

Ankura on 2/27/2025

“Manufacturers are responsible for meeting all four parts of the definition of bona fide service fee before a fee can qualify as a bona fide service fee.” ...more

NPDB Waives Query Fees from March through May 2020

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 4/20/2020

To assist hospitals in credentialing physicians during the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Practitioner Data Bank (“NDPB”)—the federal clearinghouse for adverse action reports against physicians—has announced it is waiving...more

November and December 2015 Filing and Notice Deadlines for Qualified Retirement and Health and Welfare Plans

King & Spalding on 11/5/2015

Employers and plan sponsors must comply with numerous filing and notice deadlines for their retirement and health and welfare plans. Failure to comply with these deadlines can result in costly penalties. To avoid such...more

States Take Aim At Health Insurance Providers Fee In New Litigation

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 11/3/2015

Three states—Kansas, Louisiana and Texas—filed a complaint in federal court on October 22, 2015 challenging the constitutionality and legality of the Affordable Care Act’s health insurance providers fee. The health...more

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