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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

**There will be no distribution of this newsletter next week due to the holiday. Happy Thanksgiving!** NATIONAL 21 Joint Commission moves in 2025 AHA, FBI warn of ransomware group that extorted $244M AMA adopts APM standards to sustain rural hospitals AMA moves to bolster physicians’ workplace safety, well-being As rural hospitals close and strokes... READ MORE

On October 31, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) issued its calendar year (“CY”) 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (“MPFS”) final rule (“Final Rule”), announcing finalized policy changes for Medicare payments under the MPFS and other Medicare Part B (“Part B”) issues, effective on or after January 1, 2026. The Final... READ MORE

Hall Render is pleased to announce that Anna Napiewocki has joined Hall Render’s Michigan office. Anna focuses her legal practice on regulatory and compliance matters, including fraud and abuse and government investigations. She helps clients navigate and comply with complex and ever-changing federal and state laws and regulations. As she continues to grow her... READ MORE

The Indiana Court of Appeals (the “Court”) upheld the trial court’s Order for Regular Commitment because sufficient evidence supported the finding that the patient, B.C., was both dangerous and gravely disabled. In re: the Civil Commitment of B.C., No. 25A-MH-303, 266 N.E.3d 304 (Ind. Ct. App. 2025). Background B.C., diagnosed with schizophrenia, was incarcerated... READ MORE

The longest government shutdown in American history ended Nov. 12. As part of the resolution to fund the government, Medicare telehealth and acute hospital care at home programs were extended through Jan. 30. The fate of ACA enhanced premium tax credits will be debated by Congress in December. PwC, ULI, and Revista released an... READ MORE

NATIONAL Amazon Pharmacy to offer same-day delivery after urgent care visits Concerns over fairness, access rise as states compete for slice of $50 billion rural health fund FDA to remove safety warnings on hormonal menopause therapy Government shutdown ends: 5 healthcare notes Health systems push nursing homes toward virtual care Health system ties improve... READ MORE

The Department of Justice (“DOJ”) recently announced the creation of a new office in its Civil Division: the Enforcement & Affirmative Litigation Branch (the “Branch”). According to a September 2025 press release, the Branch is “dedicated to safeguarding public health and safety through proactive enforcement and high-impact affirmative litigation.” Structure and Scope The Branch... READ MORE

The Indiana Court of Appeals (the “Court”) affirmed a trial court’s order for a regular involuntary commitment, holding that when clear and convincing evidence shows treatment would likely extend past 90 days, regular commitment is appropriate. In re Commitment of D.W., No. 24A-MH-2284 (Ind. Ct. App., May 30, 2025). Background D.W., 46, voluntarily presented... 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