Health Law Alert

With any change in presidential administration, the country sees a change in policy priorities. This year is no different. Since January 20th, we have seen a number of pronouncements and actions by the administration which have left certain health care providers and patients with a level of uncertainty over the […]

As of February 18, 2025, FinCEN filing obligations under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) are required.  The nationwide injunction previously imposed by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Smith v. U.S. Department of the Treasury, has been lifted by that court.  By changing course, the Texas […]

The years 2023 and 2024 saw a slew of activity in the world of antitrust enforcement, and that trend will likely continue into 2025.  While the change in presidential administrations may influence certain regulatory areas, prior activity such as the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) nationwide ban on non-competes, the withdrawal […]

On January 6, 2025, the Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) issued a proposed rule to modify the HIPAA Security Rule.  Health care organizations, including covered entities and business associates, continue to be a primary target for cyberattacks, and in the […]

As of January 24, 2025, entities are not required to file beneficial ownership information  reports (BOI reports) with FinCen.  All filings are optional, and a nationwide preliminary injunction still exists suspending enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). On January 23, 2025 the U. S. Supreme Court granted the U.S. government’s […]