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January 17, 2025
Health Law Weekly

Featured Articles

2024's Biggest Health Care Antitrust Developments and What to Expect in 2025

Assessing Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Risk in Health Care Transactions

DEA Issues New Rules on Remote Prescribing of Controlled Substances

Current Topics

Antitrust

Business Groups Sue to Block FTC Rule Expanding Premerger Disclosures

Fraud and Compliance

DOJ Reports False Claims Act Recoveries of $2.9 Billion in FY 2024

Durable Medical Equipment Operator Charged in Upcoding Scheme

OIG Allows Drug Maker to Provide Free Access to Financially Needy Patients

Pharmacy Agrees to $625k Resolution of False Billing Allegations

Physician, Son Plead Guilty to Compounded Drug Kickback Scheme

U.S. Court in Arizona Allows Whistleblower Action Against Radiology Practice Alleging Unlawful Use of Non-Medical Grade Monitors

Government Reimbursement

CMS Issues Rate Proposal for Medicare Advantage Plans in 2026

CMS Reports “Substantial Progress” on Accountable Care Goals in 2025

HHS Adds 15 Drugs to Medicare Price Negotiation Roster

Supreme Court Won’t Review “Line-Extension” Definition for Medicaid Drug Rebates

Health Insurance

Supreme Court Will Review Challenge to ACA Preventative Services Coverage Requirements

Agencies Issue No Surprises Act Guidance on QPA, Patient Cost-Sharing

Biden Administration Shelves Proposal to Require Contraceptive Coverage Without Cost Sharing

CMS Finalizes ACA Marketplace Rule for 2026

Labor and Employment

OSHA Pulls COVID-Specific Standard for Health Care Workers

Life Sciences

FTC Says PBMs Netted Billions with “Substantial” Markups on Specialty Generic Drugs

Long Term Care

U.S. Court in Iowa Refuses to Block Minimum Staffing Requirements for Nursing Homes

Patient Care Liability and Litigation

U.S. Court in Kansas Won’t Dismiss EMTALA Action Alleging Hospital Failed to Screen, Stabilize Pregnant Patient
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Health Law Weekly Issue - January 17, 2025