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Congress recently enacted the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026, which includes new Medicare conditions of payment for off-campus hospital outpatient departments. Beginning January 1, 2028, Medicare payments will not be made for items and services furnished by an off-campus department unless the hospital satisfies new requirements related to location-specific National Provider Identifiers (“NPIs”) and... READ MORE

The Indiana Court of Appeals (the “Court”) confirmed that evidence about the patient’s indirect threats of physical and sexual violence can satisfy the Petitioner’s burden to clearly and convincingly prove that the patient is dangerous. In re Commitment of W.C. v. Richmond State Hosp., 272 N.E.3d 983 (Ind. Ct. App. 2025) (unpublished table opinion).... READ MORE

NATIONAL 3 big questions surrounding the Rural Health Transformation Program 15 states sue HHS over childhood vaccination schedule change 16 health systems affected by Oracle Health data breach ACOG publishes 1st guidance on diagnosing endometriosis AHA recommends ‘zero trust’ for cybersecurity AHA urges HHS to align AI rules with existing healthcare regulations CDC’s No.... READ MORE

HIPAA covered entities and Part 2 Programs should be aware of two important compliance deadlines that may require prompt action. Annual HIPAA Small Breach Reporting Under the Breach Notification Rule, HIPAA covered entities are required to submit reports of certain breaches of unsecured protected health information (“PHI”) affecting fewer than 500 individuals to the... READ MORE

Significant updates to the ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey Standards will impact health care real estate transactions beginning February 23, 2026. The American Land Title Association (“ALTA”) and the National Society of Professional Surveyors (“NSPS”) have adopted updated Minimum Standard Detail Requirements for ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys (the “2026 Standards”), which take effect February 23,... READ MORE

NATIONAL 41% of rural hospitals in red ahead of Medicaid policy shift 2 senior HHS leaders to exit roles 5 CMS moves shaping the ASC industry Change Healthcare breach: The cyberattack’s impact 2 years later Federal judge strikes down FTC rule expanding premerger reporting requirements Health systems must connect with patients in more meaningful... READ MORE

The Indiana Court of Appeals (the “Court”) affirmed the trial court’s regular commitment of a patient whose mental illness stemmed from a traumatic brain injury (“TBI”). In its reasoning, the Court connected the past event to the patient’s current aggressiveness, emotional outbursts, inability to provide for basic needs and lack of insight into illness... READ MORE

On December 15, 2025, the Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) issued Advisory Opinion No. 25‑11 (“Advisory Opinion”) and concluded it would not impose administrative sanctions under the federal Anti‑Kickback Statute (“AKS”) on a biopharmaceutical manufacturer for a series of discounts and rebates offered on multiple vaccines. Although portions of the arrangement failed to meet... READ MORE

On January 26, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) issued an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“ANPRM”) seeking public input on potential policies to strengthen the domestic supply chain for personal protective equipment (“PPE”) and essential medicines used by Medicare‑participating hospitals. The initiative reflects lessons learned during the COVID‑19 public health... READ MORE

The fiscal year (“FY”) 2027 H-1B cap season will be the first to operate under a weighted selection system that replaces the prior fully random lottery. Employers should understand how this new process affects both the regular (bachelor’s) cap and the advanced degree (master’s) cap, as it changes selection mechanics but not the overall... READ MORE