Healthcare Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

As we previewed in our previous blog article , the California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) hosted a live public workshop on August 15, 2023 for in-person and virtual attendees to make comments and pose questions regarding the proposed regulations governing the Office of Health Care Affordability’s (OHCA) review authority (..)

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

And we know that our prisons, jails, and detention centers employ doctors with suspended and limited licenses as the exclusive source for health care for incarcerated people. Carceral health care occurs within a regulatory vacuum. CMS exerts a “ tremendous influence ” on the practice of clinical medicine.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2024

See Latest Data RHODE ISLAND Lifespan’s primary care group transitions to Epic Teenage Depression Rates in Rhode Island Prompt ‘Crisis’ Rhode Island native’s AI company helping predict patient health outcomes Coastal Medical switches to Lifespan’s electronic health record R.I.

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JULY 28, 2023

cards; what to know Mercy Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati names Missy Hendon Deters president Physician loses medical license following TikTok livestream 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline helps thousands struggling with mental health in Ohio Doctor sues Adena Health for defamation after he reported misconduct St.

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DECEMBER 13, 2024

Care Taps Health Net Exec as New CEO COLORADO Aurora’s Fitzsimons plans development opportunities on 60 acres Boulder drug discovery co. for maternity care Healthcare Shifts Driving Demand For Outpatient Facilities In Denver Insider Breach, Email Attacks Net $1.7M 3 in the U.S. sold for $4.1B

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JUNE 7, 2024

Martin redirecting ambulances due to flooding MAINE MaineHealth CFO announces retirement Sen.

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OCTOBER 6, 2023

New report brings grim statistic to Mississippi maternal health UMMC program provides mental health care for moms Faith, medical leaders to discuss expanding health care access at Gov. Months later, apparently only a third qualify.

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OCTOBER 6, 2023

New report brings grim statistic to Mississippi maternal health UMMC program provides mental health care for moms Faith, medical leaders to discuss expanding health care access at Gov. Months later, apparently only a third qualify.

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MAY 10, 2024

Health Policy Commission still missing key document in Steward sale to Optum Local obesity drug developer lands deal worth up to $600M with Novo Nordisk Mass.

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JANUARY 17, 2025

Josephs expands executive team with NJ health care industry veteran J&J set to acquire drugmaker for $14.6B New Jersey physician pleads guilty to illegal oxycodone distribution scheme New Jersey system taps chief clinical officer N.J.

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JULY 1, 2022

North Alabama doctor’s medical license suspended after investigation into overdose death. Insurance company Cigna, Ascension Health Alabama struggle to reach contract renewal. Mobile medical clinic expands health care access on Moloka?i. The “Great Resignation” comes to health care jobs in Idaho.

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APRIL 1, 2022

Arizona extends temporary licenses for healthcare workers. Governor Ducey Signs Bill Extending Temporary Health Care Professional Licenses. Ducey signs bill extending temporary health care worker licenses in Arizona. Florida therapists could be out of a job if they don’t meet new licensing deadline.

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Healthcare Law Blog

MAY 10, 2023

The Distressed Hospital Loan Program will be administered by the Department of Health Care Access and Information (“DHCAI”). DHCAI is required to develop a methodology to evaluate the potential eligibility of at-risk hospitals for Distressed Hospital Loan Program loans. Loans are subject to DHCAI and CHFFA underwriting review.

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APRIL 14, 2023

operating gain Mercer County medical office portfolio sells for $11M Mifepristone is at the center of growing legal battles.

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MAY 24, 2024

He works 94 hours a week Update: $25 California health care minimum wage could be delayed California Medicaid makeover relies on nonprofits’ buy-in COLORADO Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield reaches deal with large hospital group in Colorado for in-network care Health network pledges millions to keep mental health graduates in the workforce Thousands (..)

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MARCH 25, 2022

NEOMED opens new clinic to increase rural health care access in Northeast Ohio. Why local health care providers are competing with retailers, warehouses for workers. Central Ohio health system turns to teenagers to fill in workforce gaps. 2 Latest Health Data Hacks Affect Over 200,000 Individuals.

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APRIL 12, 2024

part of new effort to build one of the largest health databases SOUTH CAROLINA AnMed Health has bought 24 acres in Pickens County. logs 2023 operating loss Nursing home law remains in limbo amid uncertainty about fixes RI spending opioid settlement on safe injection site, other programs R.I.

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MAY 17, 2024

Rural health care falling behind nationally, and action is needed now, AMA president-elect says UnitedHealth offers to divest 100 locations in Amedisys deal: Report What healthcare REITs mean for providers, patients ALABAMA Brookwood Baptist Health makes C-suite change Cyber attack on Ascension Healthcare affecting USA Health Providence Hospital Encompass (..)

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FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Inman College of Nursing FDA clears Collierville startup CircumFix’s medical device for surgery, marketing FTC opposes Novant Health’s $320M hospital deal with Community Health Systems HCA CFO to retire HCA nets $5.2B for Dental Health OakLeaf Medical Network reaches out to HSHS WYOMING Gov.

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DECEMBER 15, 2023

s Vanda Pharmaceuticals pays $100M for commercial rights to Johnson & Johnson company’s drug Hundreds of DC’s Medicaid nursing home patients sent to Maryland Medical facility in DC’s Ward 8 gets $22.5M

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MAY 31, 2024

million grant to improve maternal & infant health Former Sanford nurse sentenced for stealing patient medications Monument Health Bariatric and Metabolic Institute received national accreditation TENNESSEE $4.5M -area philanthropist opens women’s wellness center in Bethesda D.C.

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JUNE 30, 2023

Mary’s Hospital unit closures Two Blessing Health leaders retire on July 1 OSF: Peru hospital to be reopened in fall Expert panel examines policy opportunities at intersection of health and incarceration in Illinois Illinois health policy experts discuss Medicaid managed care and the future of dual-eligible coverage INDIANA 3 big noncompete ban (..)

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MARCH 17, 2023

Atlantic Health System Acquires Thompson Healthcare & Sports Medicine NJ nurses practicing with fake licenses? Cooper University Hospital nurse helps women of color fighting breast cancer 8 of America’s top hospital leaders work in N.J. Who are they?

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MARCH 8, 2024

Vincent providing Narcan dispensing boxes in Evansville and Boonville Attorney General Rokita Filing Lawsuit Against Apria Healthcare for a Data Breach Cincinnati Children’s partners with Indiana health system Cincinnati Children’s expands partnership with Parkview Health, with ‘aspirations’ to build new pediatric hospital Community (..)

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JANUARY 19, 2024

in costs, report finds Pennsylvania hospital staff vote for union removal St.

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JUNE 23, 2023

Petersburg Cano Health board members re-elected despite opposition from billionaire Cano Health CEO Marlow Hernandez steps down Flagler-UF Health merger agreement expected to be signed Sept. Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations S.

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JANUARY 21, 2022

Maryland nurses say license delays started before cyberattack. UVMHN highlights progress on health care Access Plan, announces additional steps for 2022. New UVM Health Network policy: Employees with Covid can have extra time off after using up all vacation, sick time. Maryland Gov. MASSACHUSETTS.

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AUGUST 11, 2023

Elizabeth ranks second UofL Health – Heart Hospital recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review Waystar buys fellow health tech firm HealthPay24 West Louisville nonprofit calls on Rep. Morgan McGarvey to improve health care access COVID hospitalizations jump again: Where do West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky stand?

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APRIL 28, 2023

on EHR upgrade New SSM Health children’s developmental center opening today Illinois Capitol bills would give more money to community health centers Illinois physician selected for year-long NASA Mars simulation HSHS St.

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MARCH 9, 2023

John opens new rehabilitation hospital in Owasso SSM Health St. billion in unpaid care to loved ones 2 RI Hospitals Among Best In U.S., Newsweek Says In New Ranking SOUTH CAROLINA Prisma Health breaks ground on new surgery center in Greenville MUSC invested $15M into RMC partnership; CEO says system focused on quality S.C.

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MAY 5, 2023

expansion — 6 things to know Why Baptist Health isn’t rushing employees back to the office Kentucky is facing a health care shortage.

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JUNE 16, 2023

Rules Luna and MedStar Health partner to improve access to in-home, in-person outpatient physical therapy across Washington, D.C., before Baptist merger Bankruptcy Trustee Wants Doctor To Pay Her $1.6M Baltimore, and Northern Virginia DELAWARE Bayhealth adds northern Del.

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JULY 29, 2022

Monkeypox cases are ‘skyrocketing’ in Georgia and across the country, public health experts say. Health care access in Hawaii bleak, report finds. Animal rights group files complaint against Sanford Health. Former Sanford doctor reprimanded for failing to disclose medical license renewal failure.

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JANUARY 20, 2023

-elect Moore picks Laura Herrera Scott as next MD Secretary of Health Maryland lawmakers seek to remake the state’s health delivery system Mercy Medical Center ranked No. round SSM Health Medical Minute: St.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

million to help save rural Mercer County hospital Pennsylvania to pay $4.5M

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FEBRUARY 9, 2024

MASSACHUSETTS Boston biotech loses Novartis drug license agreement for nonpayment Eisai’s U.S. Louis Missouri could start licensing naturopathic doctors under new Republican bill Missouri physician pleads guilty in $1.4M Evers’ task force to address challenges in Wisconsin’s health care system Gov.

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APRIL 21, 2023

Nevada, currently the wild west of birthing, is considering licensing midwifery NEW HAMPSHIRE Dartmouth Health opens new 5-story patient pavilion Report: Anthem has yet to process nearly $300 million in N.H. no longer calls for masks at all health care facilities to fight COVID-19, Gov.

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