The Promise of Data-Driven Healthcare: Megatrends for 2018 -
Editor’s Note: For state health programs, payers, providers and life sciences companies, data and analytics have become essential to facilitating efficient and...more
On February 12, the Trump administration released the President’s Budget (or “the Budget”), outlining spending priorities for FY 2019. The Budget—though an important annual milestone and barometer of the administration’s...more
A New Look at Digital Health Business Models -
Editor’s Note: The Commonwealth Fund is developing an innovative digital health advisor (DHA)—an integrated suite of digital services that would provide consumers with health...more
Mapping the Healthcare M&A Landscape Under the New Administration -
Editor’s Note: The healthcare M&A market continues to be among the most active sectors. In a recent webinar, Manatt examined how the policies and goals of...more
5/25/2017
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Affordable Care Act ,
American Health Care Act (AHCA) ,
Antitrust Provisions ,
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) ,
DSH ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Health Insurance ,
Healthcare Reform ,
Hospitals ,
Mergers ,
Trump Administration
The Future of Essential Health Benefits -
Editor's Note: The Essential Health Benefits (EHB) rule may be among the many parts of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that are on the chopping block as the Trump Administration and...more
3/24/2017
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Antitrust Immunity ,
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) ,
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ,
Essential Health Benefits ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
Health Insurance ,
Healthcare Reform ,
Insurer Liability ,
Medicaid ,
Premiums ,
Repeal ,
Trump Administration
Section 1332 Waivers: Will We See More State Innovation? -
Editor's Note: In a new essay for the National Institute of Health Care Management (NIHCM), summarized below, Manatt Health examines Section 1332 waivers and the...more
8/25/2016
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Assisted Suicide ,
Customer-Loyalty Programs ,
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ,
Discounts ,
Dispute Resolution ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Long Term Care Facilities ,
Medicaid ,
Off-Label Promotion ,
Patient Privacy Rights ,
PHRMA ,
Prescription Drug Coverage ,
Section 340B ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
Editor’s Note: This “Manatt on Medicaid” is the fifth in a series of updates focused on CMS’s new Medicaid/CHIP managed care regulations. In the coming weeks Manatt will continue to explore key provisions of the regulations...more
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has proposed a major, national payment model that would, if implemented, significantly impact how Medicare pays for drugs provided through the Part B program. Under the...more
Supporting Informed Decision Making in the Health Insurance Marketplace: A Progress Report -
Editor’s note: As Affordable Care Act (ACA) implementation moves forward and the marketplace continues to evolve, there is a...more
The Five Megatrends Shaping Pharma’s Next Decade: Sustaining Success in a New Market Landscape -
Disruptive trends in the healthcare system will force companies to change their strategies. With new care models...more
Avoiding the Regulatory Land Mines of Commercial ACOs -
While providers are showing great interest in creating ACOs to participate in the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP), they are showing even greater enthusiasm...more
7/23/2014
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EHR ,
Halifax Hospital ,
Health Insurance ,
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
Healthcare ,
Medicare ,
Medicare Shared Savings Program ,
Regulatory Standards ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Social Networks ,
Stark Law
Ten Years In: Charting the Progress of Health Information Exchange in the U.S. -
HITECH: Federal Dollars Spur Adoption and Use:
The modern era of HIE-related public policy began in May 2004 with the appointment...more
The Debate over Specialty Pharmaceuticals: Is the Promise Worth the Price? -
..What’s the Issue?
- Specialty pharmaceuticals are a rapidly growing share of total drug expenditures by public and private health...more
10 Megatrends Shaping Healthcare’s Next 10 Years -
The American healthcare system is undergoing massive change. From transformational policies to disruptive technologies to groundbreaking medical advances, powerful...more
As the Healthcare Landscape Shifts, Four Issues Are Critical to Build Effective Market Access Strategies -
In this time of high growth and fast change for the healthcare industry, pharmaceutical, biotechnology and...more
8/20/2013
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Biotechnology ,
Compliance ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
Fraud ,
Health Insurance Exchanges ,
Healthcare ,
Insurance Industry ,
Manufacturers ,
Medical Devices ,
Penalties ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Premiums ,
Prescription Drugs ,
Reimbursements
How Does the DOMA Defeat Impact Healthcare Reform and Health Insurance Access? -
NOTE: The Supreme Court's 5-4 decision to invalidate the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) will affect more than 1,000 federal statutes—and...more
7/16/2013
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Delays ,
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ,
DOMA ,
Employee Benefits ,
Employer Mandates ,
Health Insurance ,
Health Insurance Exchanges ,
Healthcare ,
Healthcare Reform ,
Medicaid ,
Pay or Play ,
Pharmacies ,
Same-Sex Marriage ,
SCOTUS ,
Shared Responsibility Rule ,
U.S. Treasury