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U.S. HHS Announces Closure of Six Regional Locations of the Office of the General Counsel

On March 11, 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced plans for a “reorganization of the Office of the General Counsel” (OGC) “[a]s part of the department’s ongoing efforts to advance the...more

Special Fraud Alert: Suspect Payments in Marketing Arrangements Related to Medicare Advantage and Providers

On Dec. 11, 2024, the OIG issued a Special Fraud Alert (Alert) related to certain fraud and abuse risks associated with marketing arrangements between Medicare Advantage Organizations (MAOs) and health care professionals...more

Filing Reminder: 2025 Pennsylvania Annual Report

As we previously reported, a new Pennsylvania annual report (Annual Report) filing requirement is set to begin in calendar year 2025. The Annual Report replaces the Commonwealth’s Decennial Filing Report and applies to nearly...more

Ambulatory Surgery Centers Make Significant Net Patient Revenue Gains in Pennsylvania

As the health care industry continues to shift its focus to emphasize the delivery and innovation of patient care outside of the hospital, ambulatory surgery centers (ASC) have taken center stage as lower-cost care sites. In...more

Pennsylvania Extends Reach of the FTC’s Noncompete Ban to Health Care Practitioners

As anticipated, 2024 continues to bring increased scrutiny of restrictive covenants by employers. At both federal and state levels, noncompete agreements are being disfavored more than ever, with Pennsylvania being the latest...more

Maryland Extends Reach of the FTC’s Proposed Non-Compete Ban to Veterinary and Health Care Professionals

As anticipated, 2024 is bringing increased scrutiny of restrictive covenants by employers. At both the federal and state levels, non-compete agreements (“non-competes”) are being disfavored more than ever, with Maryland...more

2024 Brings Increased Scrutiny for Merging Health Care Firms

On December 18, 2023, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) and the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) (collectively, the “Agencies”) released the 2023 Merger Guidelines (the “Guidelines”), which are the result of a two-year...more

OIG Issues Unfavorable Opinion on Free Gifts for Purchasing Reimbursable Devices

The Office of Inspector General in the Department of Health and Human Services (“OIG”) recently issued Advisory Opinion 23-08 in which it concluded that a proposed arrangement involving a supplier’s durable medical equipment,...more

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