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The Eleventh Circuit recently rejected a challenge to the constitutionality of the False Claims Act’s (“FCA”) qui tam provisions, holding that whistleblowers who bring FCA actions are not “Officers of the United States” subject to the Constitution’s Appointments Clause. United States ex rel. Zafirov v. Florida Medical Associates, No. 24-13581, 2026 WL 2581886 (11th... READ MORE

On September 10, 2026, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) issued a Decision Memorandum, finalizing significant updates to Medicare’s National Coverage Determination (“NCD”) for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (“TAVR”). The updated NCD makes sweeping changes as it expands coverage, reduces procedural restrictions and gives hospitals increased flexibility in organizing and delivering TAVR... READ MORE

NATIONAL 49% of US hospitals lack obstetric services A flurry of new private equity rules hit healthcare AHA urges CMS to rethink Medicaid provider tax overhaul CMS expanding ACCESS model: 6 things to know Every state to join CMS Medicaid drug pricing model: 4 notes How health systems are solving a hospital-at-home headache How... READ MORE

On August 7, 2026, Illinois joined a growing number of jurisdictions expanding legal protections to employees experiencing menopause-related conditions by signing into law the Illinois Menopause Equity and Care Act (the “Act”) (Public Act 104-0793). Among other changes, the Act generally extends anti-discrimination and reasonable accommodation protections to employees experiencing menopause-related conditions. The employment-related... READ MORE

The Indiana Court of Appeals (the “Court”) affirmed the continuation of a patient’s regular commitment, finding the trial court erred by conducting the review hearing remotely without sufficient good cause, but the error was harmless because the patient meaningfully participated and suffered no prejudice. The Court also affirmed the finding of grave disability, concluding... READ MORE

On September 9, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) circulated proposed revisions to its consent-revocation rules under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”) docketed for consideration at the FCC’s September 30, 2026, Open Meeting. If adopted substantially as proposed, these revisions generally would become effective 30 days after publication in the Federal Register and... READ MORE

The Trump administration continues to pursue regulatory reform initiatives across the health care sector. A proposed Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) rule affecting Medicare-participating providers, including skilled nursing facilities, is currently under review by the Office of Management and Budget, a key step before publication. The proposal appears consistent with prior CMS... READ MORE

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (“DHS”) recently announced that it is extending the current civil rights compliance period for recipients of federal financial assistance through DHS. Under the extension, the current compliance period, which began January 1, 2022, will now remain in effect through December 31, 2028, rather than expiring on December 31,... READ MORE

NATIONAL 70% of Gen Z healthcare workers plan to explore new jobs AHA, Kaufman Hall issue report on mergers and acquisitions AHA to regulators: Look beyond commercial prices when weighing hospital mergers Are health plans actually using their social determinants data? CMS to expand ACCESS model FTC rescinds policy statement extending breach notification rule... READ MORE

NATIONAL 21 states sue over Trump’s attacks on gender-affirming care insurance coverage 82% of physicians work for corporate entities: 6 notes As elective surgical volumes drag in 2026, health system execs say solid demand is still in sight AMA releases CPT 2027 code set with 299 new codes, 10 for AI Bill would put... READ MORE