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McDermott Will & Emery

Key updates on the US health benefits and reimbursement landscape

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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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Telehealth Staffing and Administrative Services Gain Favorable Advisory Opinion From OIG

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On June 6, the US Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Inspector General (OIG) issued Advisory Opinion No. 25-03, providing important guidance for telehealth organizations and management services organizations...more

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GLP-1 Shortage Ended: Can You Still Legally Prescribe or Compound Semaglutide and Tirzepatide?

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For the past several years, physicians and compounding pharmacies have stepped in to address critical patient access gaps during U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) shortage declarations for semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy)...more

DLA Piper

OIG Issues Favorable Advisory Opinion on Telehealth Marketplace MSO-PC Arrangement

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The Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General (OIG) recently issued a favorable advisory opinion under the federal Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS), wading into the world of not only telehealth but also...more

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OIG Favorable Advisory Opinion on Physician Practice’s Arrangement with Telehealth Platform and Recent Corporate Practice of...

On June 11, 2025, the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) issued a favorable advisory opinion on a proposed arrangement where a physician practice managed by a management services...more

Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)

Top Healthcare Compliance Priorities for 2025

Recently Protiviti released an intriguing report: Top Compliance Priorities for U.S. Healthcare Organizations in 2025. In this podcast their Global Healthcare Compliance Leader, Leyla Erkan, CHC, CHP, CHRC, shares some of the...more

Dentons

Ep. 56 – Avoid these compliance mistakes when implementing delegated credentialing for telehealth providers

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Delegated credentialing for telehealth providers has become commonplace since the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) relaxed the Medicare Conditions of Participation for hospitals more than 10 years ago. Delegated...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Telehealth Companies and Social Media Influencers May Face New FDA Laws

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On February 20, 2025, U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-KS) introduced bipartisan legislation, the Protecting Patients from Deceptive Drug Ads Act (the Act), which closes perceived “legal loopholes”...more

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FDA Announces End to Semaglutide Shortage, Impacting Compounders and Telehealth Providers Offering Injectable GLP-1 Drugs

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Last week, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the end of a years-long shortage of semaglutide injection products — a popular glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) weight loss and diabetes medication. As a result,...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

End of Semaglutide Shortage Means Big Changes for Prescribers and Compounders

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On February 21, the FDA announced that the shortage of semaglutide injection products has been resolved. Semaglutide has appeared on the FDA’s Drug Shortage List since 2022 because demand for the drug exceeded the available...more

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Congress Extends Telehealth Waivers

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On December 20, 2024, as part of its stopgap government funding legislation (the “Continuing Resolution”), Congress issued an important extension of telehealth waivers and flexibilities currently in place for the next two...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Understanding the Legal Pitfalls of Virtual Second Opinions: What You Need to Know

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Virtual medical second opinion (VSO) programs continue to roll out across the country, delivering expert recommendations to better help patients’ diagnoses or treatment options. These VSO programs can offer immense value to...more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

HHS-OIG Year in Review 2024

In 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) provided useful insights to the healthcare industry regarding how it approaches various fraud and abuse issues in an...more

McDermott Will & Emery

Human Trafficking Monitoring for Telehealth Providers

Telehealth providers are uniquely positioned to monitor for human trafficking when interacting with patients. Survivor records indicate that health services are among the most common points of access to help trafficked...more

Hendershot Cowart P.C.

Major Changes to Texas Medical Board Rules: What Healthcare Providers Need to Know

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On January 9, 2025, the Texas Medical Board (TMB) implemented comprehensive changes to its rules, marking a significant shift in how medical spas, IV hydration clinics, and other healthcare facilities operate in Texas....more

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Congress Declines to Extend HDHP First-Dollar Telehealth Coverage Relief

After Congress declined to extend certain relief allowing first-dollar coverage of telehealth services by high-deductible health plans (HDHPs), health plan sponsors may need to make immediate changes to preserve employees’...more

Goodwin

DEA Announces a Third Extension of COVID-19 Telehealth Flexibilities for Prescription of Controlled Medications

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On November 15, 2024, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the US Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) issued a joint regulations further extending the flexibilities that have been in place relating to prescribing...more

Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)

[Event] 29th Annual Compliance Institute - April 28th - May 1st, Las Vegas, NV

Drive compliance program success with cutting-edge education and valuable connections! For over two and a half decades, healthcare compliance professionals have gathered at HCCA’s Compliance Institute (CI) to share ideas,...more

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2025 Health Care Predictions

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Hello. Our Saul Ewing Health Law Practice Group is thrilled to share with you our 2025 predictions article addressing multiple areas of interest in the health care delivery system. Many of our group’s colleagues have shared...more

Kaufman & Canoles

ESOPs, Benefits & Compensation Q4 2024 Client Update

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We hope you enjoyed the holidays and are settling back in refreshed and recharged for 2025. With a new year comes new rules; please find our thoughts on some of them below....more

Mandelbaum Barrett PC

The Role of Veterinary Telemedicine in Today’s Practices: Evolving Legal and Practical Considerations

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As an attorney representing veterinarians and veterinary practices, I have seen firsthand how rapidly the veterinary field has adapted to technological advancements, particularly telemedicine. The COVID-19 pandemic...more

Ankura

The Impact of the Proposed 2025 Physician Fee Schedule on Parity and Delivery

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Healthcare in the United States is undergoing significant changes, particularly in the areas of reimbursement and coverage of telehealth, substance use disorders (SUDs), and mental health services. The proposed 2025 Physician...more

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Navigating the Legal Landscape: Top 10 Challenges for Veterinary Practice Owners in 2024

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As veterinary practice owners in 2024, you find yourselves at the intersection of rapid technological advancements, evolving industry standards, and increasingly stringent regulatory frameworks. The landscape is complex and...more

Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)

[Event] Healthcare Enforcement Compliance Conference - November 18th - 20th, Arlington, VA

Is your compliance strategy aligned with current enforcement priorities? Hear first-hand from government enforcement leaders about regulatory changes, expectations, and key areas of concern. Gain insight into current...more

Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)

[Virtual Event] Clinical Practice Compliance Conference - October 15th - 16th, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CT

Are you in a clinical setting and looking for updates on compliance trends and initiatives? Join us this October for HCCA’s Virtual Clinical Practice Compliance Conference and get insights, updates, and strategies for...more

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