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The complex world of health care mergers and acquisitions (“M&A”) involves intricate processes that require effective integration of systems and services to maximize value. A Transition Services Agreement (“TSA”) is a contractual agreement that can play a crucial role in ensuring a smooth transition post-acquisition. The purpose of a TSA is two-fold: (1) to... READ MORE

In U.S. ex rel. Cooley v. ERMI, LLC, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia (the “Court”) denied the employer’s motion for summary judgment after the employer provided unclear and inconsistent explanations for the employee’s termination. The Court explained that the reasons provided by the employer may serve as pretext rather... READ MORE

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) recently announced a major reform initiative aimed at strengthening oversight of the organ transplant system for donations after circulatory death (“DCD”). This announcement follows an investigation by the Health Resources and Services Administration (“HRSA”) that uncovered instances where HRSA found potentially preventable harm to neurologically... READ MORE

According to a recent decision by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals (the “Court”), providers cannot use private lawsuits to compel health plans to pay amounts awarded through the federal No Surprises Act’s (“NSA”) out-of-network independent dispute resolution (“IDR”) process. In its June 12, 2025, ruling in Guardian Flight, L.L.C. et al. v. Health... READ MORE

NATIONAL 24 large health systems growing bigger 340B Health pushes back on CMS plan for steeper hospital cuts 21 states sue CMS over new ACA restrictions 3 states regulating AI and mental health 5 concerning trends ASC leaders are flagging 8 systems net big results moving from ‘healthcare to health’ AHA Board names Bill... READ MORE

With the passage of Senate Enrolled Act 409 (“SEA 409”), as of July 1, 2025, employers in Indiana must grant employees leave to attend certain school meetings related to their children, such as conferences to discuss the child’s Individualized Education Program (“IEP”). Prior to this, no requirement existed for Indiana employers; however, certain federal... READ MORE

A recent article highlighted the resilience of health care mergers and acquisitions in 2025. While volumes are lower than in 2024, transaction volume is nearly double pre-pandemic levels. Behavioral health and home health/hospice remain the top targets for deals. UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and the CU Anschutz Medical Campus have developed a prototype... READ MORE

On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed into law a major budget reconciliation measure known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (“OBBBA”). Enactment of OBBBA answers several months of speculation regarding how Congress would implement key elements of the Administration’s legislative agenda. OBBBA will have broad implications for the nation as a whole.... READ MORE

Health care continues to drive private equity (“PE”) activity, creating opportunities for investors and traditional health care providers. Transactions in the health care space are especially complicated, layering health care regulatory and reimbursement considerations on top of a complex securities, antitrust, privacy and security framework. Hall Render’s PE team of attorneys and advisors leverage... READ MORE

On July 21, 2025, the Tenth Circuit issued an important decision, confirming that employees asserting discrimination claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) need not demonstrate a “significant change” in employment status. Instead, following the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision in Muldrow v. City of St. Louis (“Muldrow“), the Tenth Circuit held that... READ MORE