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On October 9 and 10, our Firm hosted The Real Deal Summit in Scottsdale, Arizona. It was a conference focused on growth and strategy trends in the hospital and health system industry. We had a great turnout of hospital and health care executives, in-house counsel and leaders from across the country. Here are our... READ MORE

NATIONAL 3 Joint Commission moves Amid shutdown, health IT vendors say hospitals are cutting back on spending CMS finalizes 2026 physician fee schedule: 12 notes CMS finalizes increased pay rates for physicians in 2026, but hospital docs could lose out Congress Mulls New Rules for Nonprofit Hospitals Ensign Group adds 8 nursing homes in... READ MORE

On October 30, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) ended automatic extensions of employment authorization documents (“EAD”) for certain foreign nationals. Previously, filing a timely renewal application would grant an automatic extension for certain categories of EADs. DHS will now prioritize proper screening and vetting of foreign nationals before granting EAD extensions. Under... READ MORE

Remedy Medical Properties and Kayne Anderson Real Estate announced the acquisition of a portfolio of outpatient medical assets from Welltower for $7.2B, totaling approximately 18M sf across 296 properties in 34 states. The transaction is the largest MOB deal to date and makes Kayne/Remedy the largest MOB owner in the country. In its latest... READ MORE

NATIONAL 10 things physicians should know about Stark law AHA calls for changes to proposed H-1B selection process: 6 notes AHA pushes CMS to delay Medicare prior authorization pilot AHA urges smarter AI regulation for advancing innovation, safety and access to health care AHA urges White House to align and simplify AI regulations in... READ MORE

Hall Render is pleased to announce that Alexandra Olesen has joined the firm in its Denver office. Alex focuses her practice on provider financial arrangements, physician contracting and physician alignment arrangements. She regularly counsels clients on fraud and abuse matters, helping them navigate and ensure compliance with complex regulatory issues such as those involving... READ MORE

A Florida district court (the “Court”) in United States v. AIMA Business and Medical Support, LLC held that a third-party medical billing company can be held liable under the False Claims Act (“FCA”) for pushing medically unnecessary genetic tests, even though it did not provide care directly to patients. This decision is important because... READ MORE

Hall Render is pleased to announce that Rachelle Madison has joined the firm in its Dallas office. Rachelle focuses her practice on compliance and regulatory matters, with an emphasis on fraud and abuse laws. As a first-year attorney, Rachelle supports clients in interpreting and navigating complex health care regulations, helping them maintain compliance with... READ MORE

Hall Render is pleased to announce that Tori Kelly has joined the firm in its Denver office. Tori advises on a range of operational and transactional matters, including acquisitions, governance and related corporate issues. She represents clients across the health care industry, including hospitals and health systems, and is developing her experience in managed... READ MORE

Hall Render is pleased to announce that Kip Coljohn has joined the firm in its Indianapolis office. Kip concentrates his practice on employment-based immigration, helping health care organizations secure and retain foreign professionals. He handles a wide range of immigration matters, including H-1B petitions for skilled workers, J-1 waivers for physicians with 212(e) home... READ MORE