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UPDATE: March 10, 2026 – The dispute between Novo Nordisk (“Novo”) and Hims & Hers (“Hims”) appears to have been resolved very quickly. On March 9, the companies announced an agreement allowing Hims to offer FDA-approved Wegovy® and Ozempic®, including the recently released tablets, through its telehealth platform at the same self-pay prices as... READ MORE

Congress recently enacted the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026, which includes new Medicare conditions of payment for off-campus hospital outpatient departments. Beginning January 1, 2028, Medicare payments will not be made for items and services furnished by an off-campus department unless the hospital satisfies new requirements related to location-specific National Provider Identifiers (“NPIs”) and... READ MORE

The Indiana Court of Appeals (the “Court”) confirmed that evidence about the patient’s indirect threats of physical and sexual violence can satisfy the Petitioner’s burden to clearly and convincingly prove that the patient is dangerous. In re Commitment of W.C. v. Richmond State Hosp., 272 N.E.3d 983 (Ind. Ct. App. 2025) (unpublished table opinion).... READ MORE

NATIONAL 3 big questions surrounding the Rural Health Transformation Program 15 states sue HHS over childhood vaccination schedule change 16 health systems affected by Oracle Health data breach ACOG publishes 1st guidance on diagnosing endometriosis AHA recommends ‘zero trust’ for cybersecurity AHA urges HHS to align AI rules with existing healthcare regulations CDC’s No.... READ MORE

Good Samaritan Medical Center (FL) announced massive plans to redevelop its West Palm Beach campus into a mixed-use health care district. Plans include a new 225-bed hospital, a medical office tower, workforce housing, luxury condos, a hotel and other mixed-use amenities along the water. The project is estimated to cost between $2B to $3B.... READ MORE

HIPAA covered entities and Part 2 Programs should be aware of two important compliance deadlines that may require prompt action. Annual HIPAA Small Breach Reporting Under the Breach Notification Rule, HIPAA covered entities are required to submit reports of certain breaches of unsecured protected health information (“PHI”) affecting fewer than 500 individuals to the... READ MORE

Significant updates to the ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey Standards will impact health care real estate transactions beginning February 23, 2026. The American Land Title Association (“ALTA”) and the National Society of Professional Surveyors (“NSPS”) have adopted updated Minimum Standard Detail Requirements for ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys (the “2026 Standards”), which take effect February 23,... READ MORE

In a recent interview, Alison Flynn Gaffney, CEO of two Banner Health hospitals, discussed how she applies a real estate perspective to hospital leadership. Prior to becoming CEO, she spent two years as president of the health care division at JLL, which imparted a unique perspective on leveraging hospital real estate portfolios for the... READ MORE

NATIONAL 41% of rural hospitals in red ahead of Medicaid policy shift 2 senior HHS leaders to exit roles 5 CMS moves shaping the ASC industry Change Healthcare breach: The cyberattack’s impact 2 years later Federal judge strikes down FTC rule expanding premerger reporting requirements Health systems must connect with patients in more meaningful... READ MORE

The Indiana Court of Appeals (the “Court”) affirmed the trial court’s regular commitment of a patient whose mental illness stemmed from a traumatic brain injury (“TBI”). In its reasoning, the Court connected the past event to the patient’s current aggressiveness, emotional outbursts, inability to provide for basic needs and lack of insight into illness... READ MORE