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The Gap Between FDA Authorization and Medicare Coverage In April 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) announced a proposed initiative, the Regulatory Alignment for Predictable and Immediate Device (“RAPID”) pathway, intended to expedite Medicare coverage of certain Class II and Class III devices... READ MORE

The Indiana Court of Appeals (“the Court”) affirmed a temporary commitment order after finding clear and convincing evidence that a patient was gravely disabled because of mental illness. Rejecting the patient’s argument that medication noncompliance, denial of his diagnosis and temporary homelessness were insufficient to establish grave disability, the Court emphasized the totality of... READ MORE

A federal court in Pennsylvania (“the Court”) ordered the unsealing of nearly a decade’s worth of False Claims Act (“FCA”) filings, holding that the government failed to overcome the strong presumption of public access to judicial records. In U.S. ex rel. Compton v. HCR ManorCare, Inc., No. 16-0851 (E.D. Pa. Apr. 17, 2026) (“Compton“),... READ MORE

Hall Render has been recognized by BTI Consulting Group as a member of the BTI Client Service A-Team 2026, one of the legal industry’s most respected client service recognitions earned solely through feedback from corporate counsel and legal decision-makers. As a firm dedicated exclusively to the health care industry, Hall Render is proud to be... READ MORE

National 7 CMS rules and policy updates to know in 2026 Agencies issue proposed rule codifying Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program AHA calls for improvements to FY 2027 payment updates for long-term care hospitals AI use is surging across HHS, jumping 148% at the FDA in 2025, Bipartisan Policy Center data finds Backed by... READ MORE

Atrium Health has submitted a certificate of need application to develop a new hospital in Wilmington, North Carolina. Atrium’s application follows applications submitted by Novant Health and UNC Health for new hospitals in Wilmington. State regulators have determined the Wilmington area is in need of 225 more hospital beds. Cone Health has submitted a... READ MORE

The Indiana Department of Health (“IDOH”) published proposed amendments to the Residential Care Facility (“RCF”) regulations at 410 IAC 16.2-5 governing resident rights, residency agreements and involuntary resident evictions. The proposal represents one of the most significant updates to Indiana’s assisted living regulatory framework in recent years and is intended to align Indiana’s rules... READ MORE

As Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act (“EKRA”) enforcement continues to expand, the United States District Court for the Southern District of California in United States v. Simons offers an early look at how courts may handle the evidentiary and testimonial issues likely to arise in future prosecutions. On May 1, 2026, the Court issued... READ MORE

Hall Render is pleased to announce that Morgan Boyd has joined the firm as an Associate in the Milwaukee office. Morgan is a health care regulatory attorney who assists health care organizations and providers with navigating complex regulatory and compliance challenges. Clients rely on Morgan for practical, business-focused guidance on a range of health... READ MORE

Senate Enrolled Act 285 (“SEA 285”) will expand the statutory definition of “gravely disabled”. The law also creates a new statutory framework prohibiting unauthorized camping or sleeping on public property. This new misdemeanor expressly requires law enforcement officers to first assess whether emergency detention is appropriate before pursuing criminal penalties under the street-camping provisions.... READ MORE