Hall Render

MARCH 1, 2023

With the expiration of the COVID-19 single IRB exception determination (the “COVID-19 Exception Determination”), research institutions and IRBs engaging in cooperative research studies should examine their current policies and procedures for situations where they must rely on a single IRB for such research.

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C&M Health Law

JANUARY 18, 2023

The guidance demonstrates the Administration’s interest and commitment to bolster federal support for reimbursement of “in lieu of” services to address HRSNs. States can leverage existing federal policy flexibilities to offer expanded benefits to Medicaid beneficiaries and improve population health.

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

On the other hand, US healthcare is a federal policy-driven game. That’s where I’ve always depended on my vendor partners to let me know what might be coming at me over the horizon, from a regulatory and compliance standpoint. So you have to read the data for payment winds – often quality and interoperability.

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Healthcare Law Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

In the alternative, “relevant acceptable evidence” could include case studies, federal policies or reports, internal analyses or investigations. This proposal would shift the burden from CMS to the MA organization to demonstrate compliance with this standard.

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

PBMs Get Heavy Dose of Criticism at Senate Hearing Reported HIPAA complaints and breaches shot up from 2017 to 2021: HHS Rural hospitals gird for unwinding of pandemic Medicaid coverage Senator argues for physician-owned hospitals Senators Introduce Bill to Bolster HIPAA Protections For Patients Seeking Reproductive Healthcare Senators Say Health Worker (..)

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Hall Render

MARCH 3, 2023

million for youth mental health care KENTUCKY Pike County nursing home officials release statement following loss of Medicare agreement Three Humana executives drop $11.2M

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McBrayer Law Blog

MARCH 11, 2025

The order, titled "Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity," aims to eliminate DEI initiatives within federal government agencies and private companies contracting with the government.

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Hall Render

JANUARY 31, 2025

One such Executive Order (the Order), entitled Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity, addresses Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs in the federal government, as well as DEI programs administered by recipients of federal grants and federal contracts.

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

after insurance department investigation Bills taking aim at government mandates on health insurance could hamper prior authorization reforms N.C.

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Contractors must continue to maintain affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, as those requirements derive from federal statutes (Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), respectively), not executive orders. What Did EO 11246 Require?

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Drug & Device Law

JANUARY 30, 2023

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Drug & Device Law

JUNE 28, 2022

Consequently, any claim “assert[ing] that the only way to comply with state law would have been for the Defendant to leave the market notwithstanding the Defendant’s compliance with the FDA’s directives” is preempted. PLIVA USA, Inc. , 3d 470, 479 (4th Cir. July 24, 2015). That injunctive claim was impliedly preempted.

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