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Philanthropy continues to be a source of funding used by nonprofit hospital systems for new building projects. Last week, Bruno Mars presented Intermountain Health with a $1M gift towards Intermountain’s Nevada Children’s Hospital that will be constructed in Las Vegas. Jackson Health Foundation recently raised $100M for a new emergency department project at Jackson... READ MORE

When equity interests in a passthrough entity are sold, such transaction documents are often described as “partnership interest purchase agreements,” “membership interest purchase agreements” or “equity purchase agreements.” However, under U.S. federal income tax rules, a transaction that is legally structured as an equity purchase can sometimes be treated (in whole or in part)... READ MORE

On April 14, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) published the fiscal year (FY) 2027 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) proposed rule (the “Proposed Rule”) in the Federal Register, which included several proposals that would affect organ acquisition reimbursement policies for Independent Organ Procurement Organizations (“IOPOs”), as well as Organ Procurement... READ MORE

On March 26, 2026, the Eighth Circuit, in Ghosh v. Abbott Lab’ys, Inc., 170 F.4th 1141 (8th Cir. 2026), affirmed the dismissal of whistleblower claims brought by a remote employee whose connections to Minnesota, where the employer was located, consisted of a 12-day visit to the state to participate in mandatory training. Case Background... READ MORE

Hall, Render, Killian, Heath & Lyman, P.C. (“Hall Render”) continues to strengthen its nationally recognized health care firm with the addition of Susan Banks, Summer Martin and Rebecca Merrill as Shareholders. The trio brings deep, complementary experience across health care regulatory compliance, reimbursement strategy and complex transactions, further strengthening Hall Render’s national platform. Banks,... READ MORE

Hall Render is pleased to announce that Susan Banks has joined the Firm as a Shareholder in its Denver office. Susan is a health care reimbursement and compliance attorney who focuses on complex Medicare and Medicaid payment and regulatory matters. She counsels hospitals, health systems, physicians and other providers and suppliers on reimbursement methodologies,... READ MORE

Hall Render is pleased to announce that Summer Martin has joined the Firm as a Shareholder. Summer is a health care transactional and regulatory attorney who provides strategic counsel to health systems, hospitals, physicians and other providers on complex business arrangements, compliance matters and strategic growth initiatives. She has significant experience structuring and negotiating... READ MORE

Hall Render is pleased to announce that Rebecca Merrill has joined the Firm as a Shareholder. Rebecca is a health care regulatory and operations attorney who advises providers, suppliers, health systems, research institutions and life sciences organizations on complex compliance, enforcement and business matters. She partners closely with legal, compliance and operational teams, as well... READ MORE

The first nationwide test of a mandatory episode-based payment model has been unveiled. In the Fiscal Year (“FY”) 2027 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (“IPPS”) Proposed Rule, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) proposes resurrecting and expanding the original Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement (“CJR”) Model to establish a mandatory, nationwide episode-based payment model for most hospitals paid under... READ MORE

The Indiana Court of Appeals (the “Court”) affirmed the trial court’s order for a temporary commitment which authorized forcibly medicating the patient. The Court held that the hospital presented clear and convincing evidence, primarily through detailed physician testimony, that both commitment and involuntary medication are appropriate. In re Commitment of L.F., No. 26A-MH-658, 2026... READ MORE