‘A Significant Assault On Our Health’: Healthcare Policy Leaders Condemn Trump’s Budget Proposal
President Donald Trump’s 2027 budget proposes deep healthcare cuts, raising concerns about harm to patients and research.
Inside The DOJ’s Hospital Contracting Crackdown: What Message Are The Feds Sending?
The cases mark a broader push by regulators to scrutinize how health systems use 'all-or-nothing' contracts to shape insurance networks and patient access.
LexisNexis Practical Guidance Rolls Out Dedicated Practice Area for AI & Technology
The new generation of AI-related legal issues are inherently cross-disciplinary, implicating corporate law, intellectual property, data privacy, employment, corporate governance and regulatory compliance.
Jefferson Health Sues Aetna As Providers’ Frustration With MA Grows
The case highlights a broader clash between providers and Medicare Advantage plans over 'downcoding' short hospital stays and controlling costs.
Why 131 Hospitals Are Suing HHS Over Alleged Underpayment
A group of 131 hospitals has sued HHS over a CMS policy they say improperly reduces Medicare disproportionate share hospital (DSH) payments. The lawsuit is the latest in a decade-long legal battle over how the agency counts patient days and calculates payments for safety net hospitals.
The Drug Companies Avoiding Trump’s Tariffs — For Now
Generic medicines face no tariffs, though the Trump administration reserves the right to revisit that in the future. Some branded drugmakers face a reduced tariff rate, but that could change if they don’t reach a so-called most-favored nation drug price deal.
DOJ Cracks Down On Unfair Contracts With New Lawsuit Against NewYork-Presbyterian
The Department of Justice filed an antitrust lawsuit against NewYork-Presbyterian, alleging the hospital used ‘all-or-nothing’ contracts that blocked lower-cost plans and limited competition.
What Even Is AI ‘Competence’? It Depends.
Takeaways from a Legalweek panel on evolving malpractice risks.
‘This Is Crazy’: Health Experts Call For Changes To The No Surprises Act
Industry leaders say the No Surprises Act is protecting patients from surprise bills, but its Independent Dispute Resolution system is being overused and exploited, driving up costs and prompting calls for reform.
Could There Be A ‘Soft Opening’ Of H.R. 1 Medicaid Changes?
Experts are split on whether H.R. 1 Medicaid changes in 2027 will roll out gradually or on schedule.
12 Senate Democrats Unveil Plan To Cut Costs, Expand Coverage
In a recent letter, Senate Democrats proposed lowering healthcare costs, expanding coverage, and cracking down on insurance company practices.
NYU Stern Report Urges Regulation Of Private Equity In Healthcare
An NYU Stern report links private equity in healthcare to worse outcomes and higher bankruptcy risk, calling for reforms and stronger oversight.
Keeping Law School Accessible When Federal Loans Fall Short
As federal borrowing caps tighten financing options for law students, one organization is stepping in to negotiate the terms they can't secure alone.
The Evolving Landscape Of Privacy And Cybersecurity: Essential Strategies For Legal And Compliance Professionals
As legal and compliance professionals, we champion privacy and cybersecurity in our organizations — but success requires a team effort.
Employer Groups Applaud Bill That Aims To Spur Competition In Healthcare
Employer groups praised a bill aimed at boosting healthcare competition and lowering costs by banning anticompetitive insurer-provider contracts.
Why The Epic-Health Gorilla Case Just Got Juicier
GuardDog Telehealth admitted it misrepresented its services to access patients’ health information, marking the first major concession in Epic’s lawsuit against Health Gorilla and other defendants.
6 Things To Know About Stryker’s Cyberattack
Stryker was hit by a cyberattack that knocked out its internal systems worldwide and caused delays to order processing and manufacturing. An Iran-linked group has claimed responsibility for the attack, but the full impact remains unclear.
HIPAA Was Built For An Analog Era, Healthcare AI Has Outgrown It
Healthcare AI in the U.S. has progressed to a point where traditional, HIPAA-style compliance alone is no longer adequate.