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The Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) recently issued a favorable opinion, AO 26-16, regarding a federally qualified health center’s (“FQHC’s”) provision of produce boxes and vouchers to patients diagnosed with certain health conditions (the “Arrangement”). Although the Arrangement would generate prohibited remuneration under the Beneficiary Inducements Civil Monetary... READ MORE

NATIONAL 8 ASCs to 32 in 8 years: The site-neutral payment math behind this ASC group’s growth 2 operational changes from CMS’ payment rule SNFs need to start today 6 health systems warn of MyChart ‘Medicare Kit’ scam 5th Circuit strikes down parts of No Surprises QPA rule, rejects air ambulance challenge AHA warns... READ MORE

The Indiana Court of Appeals (the “Court”) affirmed a trial court’s temporary commitment order, holding that a patient’s voluntary participation in treatment did not render involuntary commitment inappropriate. The Court concluded that clear and convincing evidence supported the commitment where the patient’s mental illness substantially impaired his ability to function independently and no viable,... READ MORE

Each year, hospital and health care real estate leaders face a rapidly evolving landscape of market, regulatory and operational challenges. To better understand where the industry is headed, we’re conducting a brief survey of hospital and health care real estate professionals across the country. We’re interested in learning: The issues keeping you up at... READ MORE

Since 1966, employers, labor organizations, educational institutions and government entities have been required to submit workforce demographic information to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) through various EEO data reports. These reports have served as a cornerstone of the EEOC’s efforts to monitor employment trends and identify potential discrimination, but this longstanding framework may... READ MORE

NATIONAL 9 states, hospitals using Rural Health Transformation funds for remote patient monitoring 5 physician leaders on what comes next in healthcare 5 generations now mingle in the healthcare workforce. Can they continue doing so without driving each other away? A $5B wave of M&A hits the ASC industry AHA to CMS: Lift caps... READ MORE

A recent report highlighted how independent rural hospitals are increasingly forming regional networks in order to gain negotiating leverage, reduce costs and participate in value-based care while maintaining independence amid health system consolidation. One example is North Dakota’s 23-hospital Rough Rider High-Value Network, which was launched with state support and serves a large share... READ MORE

On July 30, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) issued its final rule updating Medicare payment policies and rates for skilled nursing facilities (“SNFs”) under the Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System (“SNF PPS”) for federal fiscal year (“FY”) 2027. The final rule also includes significant revisions to the Skilled Nursing... READ MORE

On August 5, 2026, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) announced that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) has begun the decertification process for Network for Hope, the organ procurement organization (“OPO”) with a service area that includes Kentucky and portions of Indiana, Ohio and West Virginia. According to... READ MORE

John Bowen, Hall Render St. Louis Office Managing Partner, and Gregg Wallander, Hall Render President and CEO, spoke with the St. Louis Business Journal to share insight on the firm’s new office opening in the Sevens Building at 7777 Bonhomme Ave. in Clayton, MO. Bowen expressed that the office opening was a reasonable next... READ MORE