Biglaw Associate Donates Kidney To Partner In Remarkable Act Of Generosity
The lawyers had never met before, which makes this story all the more touching.
‘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.
Legal Is Changing. And NeoSummit Is Where The Future Is Being Built.
Legal and operational leaders are gathering May 6–7 in Fort Lauderdale to confront the questions the industry hasn't answered—with a keynote from Amanda Knox setting the tone.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
What Even Is AI ‘Competence’? It Depends.
Takeaways from a Legalweek panel on evolving malpractice risks.
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.
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.
It Took Years For Congress To Enact PBM Transparency, Delinking. What About Vertical Integration?
Experts say the bipartisan Break Up Big Medicine Act — aimed at breaking up vertically integrated healthcare companies — faces slim chances of passing despite recent PBM reforms.
Mount Sinai Drops Anthem Following Contract Dispute
The dispute reflects broader pressures on payers and providers, with rising costs and administrative inefficiencies driving contentious contract battles and highlighting the need for deeper cost-control innovation.