03.25.24
On March 21, 2024, the Health Subcommittee of the House Energy & Commerce Committee held a hearing titled “Evaluating Approaches to Diagnostic Test Regulation and the Impact of the FDA’s Proposed Rule.”
03.22.24
On March 18, 2024, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) updated its December 2022 guidance for HIPAA-regulated entities regarding the use of online tracking technologies on websites and apps.
03.21.24
Last week, Utah governor Spencer Cox signed into law Utah Senate Bill 149 (SB 149), also known the Artificial Intelligence Policy Act (the “AI Policy Act”).
03.20.24
Academic health systems serve a vital role in the health and well-being of the communities they serve. They employ thousands of people and are an economic engine delivering clinical care, the training of health care professionals, and the conduct of innovative research.
03.18.24
On January 1, 2024, Maryland’s Trans Health Equity Act (THEA) went into effect, requiring the state’s Medicaid program to cover all medically necessary gender-affirming services, including services that were not previously covered.
03.14.24
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released its long-awaited climate disclosure mandate for publicly traded companies (Final Rule).
03.13.24
2023 was a difficult year for specialty value-based care start-ups. Revenue fell below expectations, engagement lagged and a number of start-ups went under.
03.11.24
With the recent announcements of two new innovation models, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is recognizing the role of digitally enabled care in improving access and outcomes.
In Minerva Surgical, Inc. v. Hologic, Inc.,1 the Federal Circuit held that an invention ready for patenting is in public use if it is shown to or used by an individual other than the inventor with no obligation of confidentiality.
03.06.24
In 2023, the New York City Industrial Development Agency (NYCIDA), in partnership with the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), introduced a new tax incentive program known as the Manhattan Commercial Revitalization Program (M-CORE).