On March 4, 2026, the Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) issued Advisory Opinion No. 26-04 relating to investments in and transfers of ownership interests in an ambulatory surgery center (“ASC”). While most experienced health care administrators understand that the federal Anti-Kickback Statute (“AKS”) applies to ASC arrangements, many do not […]
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New Proposed Legislation: H‑1Bs for Physicians and the Healthcare Workforce Act
On September 19, 2025, President Trump issued a Presidential Proclamation imposing a new requirement that employers pay a $100,000 fee before sponsoring a foreign worker for H‑1B status. The $100,000 fee applies only to new H‑1B petitions for foreign workers coming directly from abroad and does not apply to individuals […]
Trump Administration Targets Cybercrime Through New Cyber Strategy
On March 6, 2026, the Trump administration released “President Trump’s Cyber Strategy for America” (the “Cyber Strategy”), which outlines the administration’s approach to cyber policy. The Cyber Strategy outlines six policy “Pillars of Action” that are intended to “guide action and resourcing through the follow-on policy vehicles.” The six pillars […]
Trump EO on Cybercrime and Fraud Could Result in New Regulation
On March 6, 2026, President Trump issued an Executive Order titled “Combating Cybercrime, Fraud, and Predatory Schemes Against American Citizens” (the “Executive Order”). The Executive Order is in response to increased instances of cybercrime and fraud schemes targeting Americans, particularly the elderly. While the Executive Order is primarily directed at […]
Senate Takes Up Discussion of Federal AI Regulation
On March 18, 2026, Senator Marsha Blackburn released a discussion draft of her bill for AI regulation in line with President Trump’s Executive Order on AI. We previously covered this Executive Order, here. In line with the Executive Order, the discussion draft bill focuses on protection of children and copyrights […]

