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11.26.18

New Webinar: Information Sharing During the Opioid Crisis: Challenges and Solutions

In 2016, 11.5 million Americans were misusing prescription opioids, with the abuse reaching epidemic levels in 2017.


11.20.18

North Carolina Waiver With ‘Healthy Opportunities’ Pilots Approved

On October 24, 2018, North Carolina received approval from the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of its 1115 waiver for a five-year demonstration period.


11.07.18

Medicare Telehealth Coverage—Ten Things to Know

Recognizing significant changes in healthcare practice, especially innovations in the active management and ongoing care of chronically ill patients, and patients’ desire to avoid unnecessary doctor visits, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule on November ...


10.30.18

Proposed Public Charge Regulation Could Have Significant Coverage Impact

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released a long-anticipated proposed rule that would dramatically change the extent to which the use of public benefits—including Medicaid and the Medicare low-income drug subsidy—can impact certain immigrants’ legal status.


10.24.18

The Midterm Elections’ Potential Impact on Healthcare

As Election Day approaches, the outcomes of many federal and state races remain unclear, with the future of health reform hanging in the balance.


10.23.18

Data Breach Obligations, Preparation and Risk Mitigation

Under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), a breach is defined as “the acquisition, access, use or disclosure of protected health information in a manner not permitted under subpart E of this part which comprises the security or privacy of the protected health ...


10.23.18

Will New Medicaid Waivers Collide With State Delivery Reforms?

Following the Trump administration’s encouragement to states to consider new Medicaid waiver policies that allow restrictions on coverage, 19 states have approved or pending waivers with coverage limitations, including meeting work and community engagement requirements and paying premiums.


10.23.18

New Webinar Series: The Midterm Elections’ Impact on Healthcare

Join Manatt for a New, Two-Part Webinar Series Revealing How the Midterm Results Will Shape Policies and Priorities—and How You Can Prepare for What’s Next.


10.23.18

The Need to Reduce Unnecessary Medicare Opioid Prescribing

Many older adults are caught up in the nation’s opioid epidemic. From 2002 to 2014, opioid misuse doubled among Americans ages 50 and older.


10.23.18

Now on Demand: Protect Your Organization From TCPA Litigation

Healthcare is among the top three industries being targeted for Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) litigation.