Recently, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a statement following its investigation of a proposed transaction between Fairfield Medical Center and OhioHealth. The statement and corresponding guidance offer health care organizations a clear signal that the FTC continues to closely scrutinize hospital transactions. The case is worth close attention for […]
Health Law Alert
Kansas Pharmacies Scrutinizing Prescriptions from Out-of-State APRNs and PAs
on Wednesday, 30 September 2026 in
Health Law Alert: Kristin N. Lindgren, Editor
Health care organizations serving patients across certain state lines should be aware of a recent development in Kansas that may affect prescription fulfillment for advanced practice providers. In August 2026, the Kansas Attorney General issued Opinion No. 2026-7, addressing the interaction between the Kansas Pharmacy Act and prescriptions issued by […]
New Nebraska Law Creates Requirements for Health Care Staffing Agencies
on Monday, 31 August 2026 in
Health Law Alert: Kristin N. Lindgren, Editor
On April 14, 2026, Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen signed Legislative Bill 921 (“LB 921”) into law. At a high level, the new law creates two distinct regulatory frameworks, both of which are relevant to health care employers. First, LB 921 creates a Nebraska-specific Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (the […]
Nebraska Medicaid Work Requirements – What it Means for Nebraska Providers and Beyond
on Monday, 31 August 2026 in
Health Law Alert: Kristin N. Lindgren, Editor
On May 1, 2026, Nebraska became the first state in the nation to implement community engagement requirements, commonly known as “work requirements,” under the Medicaid program. Nebraska enacted these requirements as part of H.R. 1, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” signed into law by President Trump on July 4, […]
Nebraska Open Meetings Act Update: New Meeting Room Requirements
on Friday, 31 July 2026 in
Health Law Alert: Kristin N. Lindgren, Editor
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 […]
