Health Law Alert

A strong compensation package is an important tool for recruiting and retaining top talent, but tax-exempt hospitals are limited in the types of compensation they can offer in light of a number of practical and legal limitations.  These include: Excise taxes for compensation paid in excess of $1,000,000 under Internal […]

A number of anti-discrimination laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (the “ADA”) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (“Section 504”), prohibit health care facilities from discriminating against patients who belong to a protected class, such as patients who have disabilities.  Obesity is not explicitly listed as […]

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 […]