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Amazon Is Flexing Given the number of boxes we see on porches these days, it’s fair to say we are all familiar with the hallmarks of Amazon’s core business – low price, fast delivery, wide selection and convenience powered by technology. Could these same value propositions translate into a radically reformed primary care delivery... READ MORE

On August 26, 2022, the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor and the Treasury (collectively, the “Departments”) published their first final rule (“Final Rule”) implementing certain requirements of the No Surprises Act. This third round of rulemaking is narrow in scope and generally: (1) Responds to stakeholder comments related to the federal... READ MORE

The Plaintiff, an information technology support specialist employed through a staffing agency, was employed on-site at an Assembly Plant. In April 2016, the Plaintiff complained to his staffing agency supervisor that he believed there was an issue with asbestos insulation in one of the work areas at the Assembly Plant. The Plaintiff e-mailed photographs... READ MORE

The United States Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”) announced a $300,640 settlement and corrective action plan with a dermatology provider over the improper disposal of protected health information (“PHI”). Background In May of 2021, the dermatology provider reported a breach to OCR when empty specimen containers with PHI on... READ MORE

An article in GlobeSt. touted the benefits of the “modern ground lease” as a compelling financing option for real estate construction. While the current financing landscape has made sale/leaseback transactions between developers and investors a more attractive option of late, nonprofit health providers can get the added benefit of working with a nonprofit capital... READ MORE

NATIONAL 3 Major Payers Take Action on Social Determinants of Health 16 more states hope to weigh in on Idaho abortion lawsuit 35% of physicians see increase in compensation tied to quality AHA files reply brief as district court considers 340B payment remedy for the remainder of 2022 Amazon competes with CVS Health, others... READ MORE

As advertising technology continues to evolve, it is becoming more common for website operators to utilize web trackers such as cookies, web beacons, tracking pixels and fingerprinting scripts to track and collect information from site users. Even health care providers may use certain web analytics tools to find out where visitors to their website... READ MORE

CMS released a roadmap for ending the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (“PHE”). CMS will be terminating numerous regulatory waivers that were put in place to offer flexibility to health care providers during the pandemic and will give notice to providers 60 days before ending the PHE. Fitch published its mid-year outlook for non-profit hospitals.... READ MORE

Representations and warranties insurance (“RWI”) provides coverage for unanticipated losses arising out of breaches of the seller’s representations and warranties in an acquisition transaction. RWI offers a number of key advantages over traditional risk allocation methods. While RWI was originally developed for use in private equity transactions, RWI is now being used in a... READ MORE

NATIONAL AHA, AAMC: Idaho statute will chill the provision of emergency medical care Amazon to offer behavioral health services through Ginger partnership Ambulatory surgery centers compete with hospitals for outpatient dollars CDC ends social distancing, COVID-19 quarantines CDC, amid criticism for COVID-19 response, plans reorganization as public health threats grow CDC to regain control... READ MORE