Perspectives on Health Care

Partner and Reproductive Health Task Force Co-Leader Jill Steinberg was quoted on the Biden Administration’s limited ability to protect access in vitro fertilization (IVF), despite signaling its commitment to supporting legislation.

Earlier this month, the US District Court for the District of Oregon issued a declaratory judgment invalidating a key component of the Oregon Drug Price Transparency Program.

As we predicted at the end of the 117th Congress, 2023 was a year of progress for advocates of Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) reform.

Health Care Partner Lowell Brown and Counsel Sarah Benator will present at The Institute for Medical Leadership’s Chief of Staff Boot Camp in Los Angeles, California, on February 23-25, 2024.

The top legal issues in 2024 for the life sciences field reflect the complex and changing legal landscape that the industry is navigating, encompassing drug pricing, regulatory challenges, and broader societal and governance concerns.

GPOs are adapting to ongoing industry hurdles by leveraging cutting-edge technologies and lessons learned from the pandemic, according to the Healthcare Group Purchasing Industry Initiative’s (HGPII) 18th Annual Report, released today.

Health Care Practice Leader Douglas A. Grimm was quoted by STAT News discussing the economic decisions of the Corvallis Clinic in Oregon, which is seeking a buyer due to severe financial difficulties, emphasizing the importance of transparency for community trust in such transactions.

On January 30, a federal jury found six people guilty of federal civil rights offenses arising from their participation in a blockade of a reproductive health care clinic in Mount Juliet, Tennessee.

In a recent opinion, E.W. v. Health Net Life Insurance Co., the US Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit clarified the elements that plaintiffs must plead to state claims under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).

With 2024 underway, ArentFox Schiff highlights 10 of the most pressing legal issues facing the health care industry this year.

Counsel Gayland Hethcoat authored an article for the Los Angeles and San Francisco Daily Journal discussing the California Data Exchange Framework (DxF), which aims to facilitate statewide exchange of health information between health care providers and other parties.

On December 18, 2023, the US Departments of Treasury, Labor, and Health and Human Services (the Departments) issued a rule finalizing the 2024 non-refundable administrative fee parties must pay to access the arbitration process established under the No Surprises Act (the Act).

Health Care Practice Leader Douglas Grimm was quoted by Healthcare IT Today discussing the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) in health care.

The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have distinct yet intersecting roles in regulating business practices involving individuals’ health information.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) continues to take steps implementing the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA). Newly revised guidance issued on December 14, 2023, makes notable changes and clarifications to CMS’ previous guidance released earlier this year.

With the surge of interest in artificial intelligence (AI), it should be no surprise that health insurers have come under scrutiny concerning their use of AI predictive tools to deny medical insurance claims.

ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce the election of 16 new partners, effective January 1, 2024.

On October 27, the US Departments of Treasury, Labor, and Health and Human Services (the Departments) issued new proposed rules intended to revamp the negotiation and arbitration proceedings established under the No Surprises Act (the Act).

Health Care Practice Leader Douglas Grimm will present at Palmetto Care Connections’ 11th Annual Telehealth Summit of South Carolina on December 5, 2023.

With the recent passage of Assembly Bill (AB) 254 and AB 1697, California’s Confidentiality of Medical Information Act (CMIA) will extend privacy protections to reproductive and sexual health information on mobile applications and internet websites.

Health Care Partner Stephanie Trunk will host a webinar titled “Medicaid AMP Cap Removal, Practical Implications & Solutions” on November 14, 2023.

The event will be held on November 17, 2023, to explore the intersection of broadband connectivity and maternal health.

On September 12, 2023, the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology, and the Law convened a hearing to discuss potential legislation focused on AI models, the third in a series of hearings by the subcommittee analyzing issues in AI oversight. A key discussion topic was the Bipartisan Framework for US AI Act introduced by Senators Richard Blumenthal and Josh Hawley.

ArentFox Schiff has been awarded 62 top rankings in the 2024 edition of Best Law Firms® which recognizes firms for professional excellence based on consistently positive ratings from clients and peers.

Partner Allan Horwich was featured on the American Health Law Association (AHLA) podcast, Speaking of Health Law, where he discussed insider trading in the clinical trial setting.