Articles and Blogs

As health care organizations continue to navigate financial pressures, operational challenges and evolving models of care delivery, strategic affiliations and joint ventures remain important tools for growth, stability and transformation. But successful partnerships require more than financial alignment—they require thoughtful governance structures, strategic leadership and practical execution. Join Hall Render attorneys Kelci Laster, Alec Mercolino and Jane Francis... READ MORE

Rural Health Transformation Programs are quickly evolving from high-level strategy discussions into real-world implementation efforts. But successful execution requires more than a compelling vision — it requires aligned governance, sustainable operational models and practical structures that can function across organizations over time. In this webinar, Hall Render attorneys Ben Fee, Lori Wink and Andrew... READ MORE

Ambulatory surgery center (ASC) transactions continue to grow in complexity as regulatory scrutiny increases and alignment models evolve. Whether forming a new ASC, bringing on physician partners or completing a sale, careful attention to compliance, governance and operational risk is critical. In this webinar, Hall Render attorneys Mark Adams, Ben Murphy and Jennifer Struck... READ MORE

Health systems across the country are rethinking how hospital campuses support growth, financial sustainability and long-term strategic goals. From mixed-use development to creative revenue strategies, today’s campus projects are more complex—and more consequential—than ever. Join Hall Render attorneys Andrew Dick, Carla Johnson, Joe Krause and Principal Advisor John Marshall for a practical, deal-driven discussion... READ MORE

As the Final Regulations under Code Section 501(r) reach their 10-year milestone, tax-exempt hospitals and health systems are facing renewed scrutiny around charity care, financial assistance policies, billing practices and community benefit obligations. What began as a post-ACA compliance requirement has evolved into a key enforcement and reputational risk area—particularly as regulators, legislators and... READ MORE

Significant 340B Program changes are coming in 2026 — with direct implications for hospital margins, compliance exposure and operational strategy. In this HFMA webinar, Todd Nova and James Junger break down the financial impact of rebate models and manufacturer restrictions, discuss contract pharmacy challenges and outline strategies for optimizing DSH eligibility. This session explores:... READ MORE

Join Hall Render attorneys Keith Dugger, Alyssa James, Caulin McGraw, and Katherine Schwartz for a deeper dive into the Stark Law. This advanced session builds on the foundational principles introduced in Stark Law 1.0 and focuses on the real-world application of key concepts, including fair market value, commercial reasonableness, and the volume/value standard. Our... READ MORE

As health care systems explore AI-driven solutions, success hinges not just on governance, but on understanding. This session will explore how forward-thinking health systems are creating momentum by engaging clinical and operational leaders early in the AI journey. Hall Render’s Mike Batt, along with Ainsley Advisory Group’s Ainsley MacLean, MD, FACR and Nadia Smati,... READ MORE

Are you confident your organization is compliant with the No Surprises Act—and ready if CMS comes knocking? With federal enforcement of the No Surprises Act (“NSA”) ramping up, hospitals, health systems and providers must be more vigilant than ever. In this webinar, Hall Render attorneys Lisa Lucido, Ben Fee, Kaitlin Nucci and Matt Reed break... READ MORE

Indiana’s new Senate Enrolled Act 475 (SEA 475) bans hospitals, hospital systems, affiliated managers, and parent companies from entering into new noncompete agreements with physicians after July 1, 2025. This major shift requires immediate action by hospitals and health systems to review their physician contracting practices and template agreements used in recruiting and hiring... READ MORE