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Since the spread of COVID-19 has become a national emergency, those focused on Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (“EMTALA”) compliance have justifiably concentrated on analyzing the Centers from Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) guidance provided in: i) a March 9, 2020, Memorandum and ii) the limited EMTALA waiver made retroactively effective as of... READ MORE

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) recently issued guidance regarding the use and preservation of personal protective equipment (“PPE”) by 503A sterile compounding pharmacies during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Known as traditional compounding pharmacies, 503A sterile compounding pharmacies generally compound patient-specific prescriptions and are not registered with FDA as Section 503B outsourcing... READ MORE

Thursday, April 16 Recap Note – ​We believe this is the most up-to-date information available at this time, but it is subject to change ​as circumstances warrant. Also, all finalized resources can be found ​on the COVID-19 ​Resource ​Center page ​of Hall Render’s website.​ Trump Administration Issues Guidelines for “Opening Up America Again” President Trump issued... READ MORE

On April 13, 2020 the Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Competition (“FTC”) and the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) (hereinafter the “FTC” and “DOJ” may be jointly referred to as the “Agencies”) announced they would be “on alert” for violations of the federal antitrust laws aimed at exploiting the COVID-19... READ MORE

Mergers and acquisitions in the highly regulated health care industry present unique challenges. Parties may falter if a health care transaction is not reviewed, negotiated and completed carefully with respect to the distinct concerns that health care presents. This article identifies three examples of key considerations unique to the post-acute care space. Licensure and... READ MORE

Wednesday, April 15 Recap Note – ​We believe this is the most up-to-date information available at this time, but it is subject to change ​as circumstances warrant. Also, all finalized resources can be found ​on the COVID-19 ​Resource ​Center page ​of Hall Render’s website.​ CMS Administrator Says More CARES Funds Coming This Week CMS Administrator Seema... READ MORE

Last week the National Cabinet of the Commonwealth of Australia announced a Mandatory Code of Conduct (the “Code”) to govern commercial leasing arrangements impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Effective as of April 3, 2020, the Code imposes a set of good faith leasing principles to be applied when negotiating amendments to commercial leases between... READ MORE

Tuesday, April 14 Recap Note – ​We believe this is the most up-to-date information available at this time, but it is subject to change ​as circumstances warrant. Also, all finalized resources can be found ​on the COVID-19 ​Resource ​Center page ​of Hall Render’s website.​ Congressional Outlook Today, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell revised the Senate calendar... READ MORE

Monday, April 13 Recap Note – ​We believe this is the most up-to-date information available at this time, but it is subject to change ​as circumstances warrant. Also, all finalized resources can be found ​on the COVID-19 ​Resource ​Center page ​of Hall Render’s website.​ Congressional Outlook The Senate held a proforma session today without taking any... READ MORE

Friday, April 10 Recap Note – ​We believe this is the most up-to-date information available at this time, but it is subject to change ​as circumstances warrant. Also, all finalized resources can be found ​on the COVID-19 ​Resource ​Center page ​of Hall Render’s website.​ HHS Delivers Initial $30 Billion in CARES Act Provider Funding HHS announced... READ MORE