Health Law Alert

Nebraska public bodies, including County Hospital Boards and Hospital District Boards, should be aware of a recent change to the Nebraska Open Meetings Act. Legislative Bill 596 (“LB 596”), signed into law on April 14, 2026, took effect on July 18, 2026, and modifies how public bodies must make the […]

Health care employers are accustomed to operating in heavily regulated environments.  Hospitals, health systems, clinics, long-term care providers, and other health care entities routinely manage complex compliance obligations involving patient care, privacy, reimbursement, staffing, licensing, and quality.  But one area that often receives less executive-level attention is the employer’s own […]

On July 2, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) released its proposed Calendar Year 2027 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (“OPPS”) and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System Rule (CMS-1850-P). While the proposed rule includes a variety of payment and policy updates, one provision is particularly important for […]

With the compliance deadline now just days away, hospitals, health systems, and physician practices should be aware of the new federal requirements for accessible medical diagnostic equipment (MDE). Final rules issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) establish enforceable standards […]

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) recently announced a restructuring of its office.  The agency is tasked with enforcing federal laws protecting civil rights including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).  The restructuring will create three subject matter […]