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The Veterans Health Administration and HCA occupy the largest amount of REIT- and investor-owned outpatient space, according to a recent Revista post; however, most health systems overwhelmingly favor owner-occupied outpatient space. On the development side, third-party development accounts for about 30% of health system MOB projects, with the remainder being self-developed. High-quality, well-located medical... READ MORE

National 4 healthcare laws, rules taking effect July 1 AHA urges CMS to reconsider its LTCH payment schedule AHA recommends changes to CMS’ mandatory payment model for joint replacement procedures AMA issues policy urging exemptions in upcoming Medicaid work requirements AMA swears in new president Children’s hospitals ‘playing a long game’ as Medicaid cuts... READ MORE

On May 21, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) released a policy memo limiting the issuance of green cards based on adjustment of status to applicants demonstrating the need for extraordinary relief. The policy memo states that adjustment of status should be a discretionary measure, not an expected benefit. Absent extraordinary circumstances, applicants... READ MORE

Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) is rapidly reshaping the way workplaces function, especially in health care. While AI offers meaningful opportunities to streamline employer processes and increase efficiency, its adoption is outpacing the development of legal standards and governance structures. Moreover, a patchwork of state and local laws that seemingly conflict with current federal policy further... READ MORE

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) posted Advisory Opinion 26-11 (“Advisory Opinion”) on May 20, 2026. This favorable opinion concerns a precision oncology company (“Requestor”) providing free supplemental reports to patients based on its algorithmic analysis, which functions as a Multi-Cancer Detection Test (“Algorithmic Analysis”). Although OIG... READ MORE

From time to time, we like to take a break from reporting the headlines and tell you what our real estate attorneys, paralegals and consultants are working on across the country. Senior Housing Projects – We can’t say enough about the high level of senior housing activity right now. The public Real Estate Investment... READ MORE

NATIONAL 6 unique Rural Health Transformation fund proposals 5 Stark law cases disrupting physician compensation structures After nurses, PA groups sue over ‘professional degree’ loan rule: 7 things to know AHA comments on proposed payment updates to skilled nursing facilities for FY 2027 AHA lays out blueprint to improve affordability, care access and quality... READ MORE

Hall Render is pleased to announce that the Firm has been recognized in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA, a highly respected legal guide that ranks the top attorneys and law firms across the United States. The Firm earned a nationwide ranking in Healthcare: Highly Regarded, and was also ranked for Healthcare in North... READ MORE

Wisconsin joins the growing list of states granting Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (“APRNs”) full practice authority. Passed in early August 2025, the APRN Modernization Act (the “Act”) will take effect on September 1, 2026, and the license of qualified advanced practice nurses will no longer require that they practice in a collaborative arrangement with... READ MORE

Despite acknowledging “weighty” constitutional questions, the Fifteenth Court of Appeals in Texas (the “Court”) refused to halt a Medicaid qui tam action against Novartis, holding that the company’s constitutional challenges to the Texas Medicaid Fraud Prevention Act (“TMFPA”) must be addressed through ordinary appellate review, rather than through extraordinary relief. In re Novartis Pharmaceuticals... READ MORE