Health Law Alert

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 […]

On May 13, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) implemented a nationwide, six-month moratorium on new Medicare enrollment for home health agencies (HHAs) and hospice providers, effective immediately. The moratorium represents a significant expansion of CMS’s program integrity efforts and follows earlier 2026 action targeting certain durable […]

As AI technology continues its advancement into existing business processes, it’s important to remember that while the United States lacks a comprehensive AI law or regulation specific to the technology, existing laws often apply to these new use cases.  One such application involves the use of AI to make automated […]

On April 23, 2026, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) issued an order immediately reclassifying Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”)-approved products containing marijuana and state-regulated medical marijuana and marijuana products as Schedule III rather than Schedule I drugs under the federal Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”). As part of this change, the […]