Perspectives on Health Care

On July 14, ArentFox Schiff hosted the HGPII Annual Best Practices Forum, one of the group purchasing sector’s premier training and leadership development conferences.

ArentFox Schiff LLP announced today the launch of its Reproductive Health Task Force to counsel clients on legal issues stemming from the repeal of Roe v. Wade.

On June 21, 2022, the Supreme Court concluded, in Marietta Memorial Hospital Employee Health Benefit Plan v. DaVita Inc., No. 20-1641, 2022 WL 2203328 (U.S. June 21, 2022), that the terms of a benefit plan limiting reimbursement for dialysis treatment did not violate the MSP Act.

Partner Anne Murphy will present at the American Health Law Association’s (AHLA) Annual In-House Counsel Program on June 26 in Chicago.

CMS recently imposed Civil Monetary Penalties against two Georgia hospitals for failing to comply with the 2021 Price Transparency Rule, which requires hospitals to publish the standard costs of their items or services on a public website. 

The US Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) declaration that COVID-19 remains a public health emergency (PHE) will continue through July 15, 2022, and is expected to be renewed again through October 13, 2022.

The Food and Drug practice at ArentFox Schiff has received numerous inquiries from clients about long COVID, so we decided to ask our in-house scientist, Robert Edwards, Ph.D., Director of Regulatory Science, to prepare an Alert addressing many of the inquiries we have received.

The 2022 edition of Legal 500 US has rated 77 ArentFox Schiff attorneys as national leaders in their field. In addition, 19 of the firm’s practice areas were ranked among the best in the country.

The metaverse is widely regarded as the next frontier in digital commerce, with businesses across all industries spending millions of dollars to acquire a digital presence for positioning as market leaders.

Health Care Partner and Practice Leader Douglas Grimm gave two presentations on June 9th at The Center for Telehealth and e-Health Law’s 2022 Digital Law Summit. He is a member of CTeL’s DC legal resource team.

The 2022 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business has recognized 66 ArentFox Schiff attorneys as leaders in their field.

Health Care Partner Anne Murphy will present to CCI Inc.’s national Chief Legal Officer member group about governance best practices on June 1.

ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce that four attorneys have been named to BTI’s Client Service All-Stars 2022 for delivering superior client service: Partners Paula Morency, Caroline Turner English, Ann MacDonald, and Matthew Prewitt.

Health Care Partner Stephanie Trunk will give a presentation and participate in a Fireside Chat about policy updates surrounding transparency and reporting requirements at the 2022 Informa Connect Medicaid & Government Pricing Congress.

Physician-owned companies that generate revenue from the sale of medical devices ordered by their physician owners have in recent years been the target of federal fraud and abuse enforcement actions.

The metaverse is widely regarded as the next frontier in digital commerce, with businesses across industries spending millions of dollars to position themselves as market leaders. While it offers clear opportunities for businesses, the metaverse also presents unique legal challenges.

The HHS Office for Civil Rights is requesting comments about HIPAA covered entities’ and business associates’ implementation of “recognized security practices” and payments to “harmed individuals” from funds the agency collects from its enforcement actions. Stakeholders have until June 6, 2022.

Health Care Partner Stephanie Trunk will co-chair the American Conference Institute’s 20th Annual Rx Drug Pricing Boot Camp, providing intensive training in the essentials and complexities of pricing calculations, rebates, and reporting under Medicaid, Medicare, and PHS 340B Programs.

Comments sought regarding the permissibility of messages relating to Medicaid and other health coverage programs.

The FCC is seeking comment on a request for clarification submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services related to TCPA compliance for certain healthcare messages.

The US Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) recently published a favorable determination, Advisory Opinion 22-06, on behalf of a biopharmaceutical company (the Requestor) regarding the Requestor’s provision of free genetic testing and counseling.

In Scheer v. Regents of the University of California, the Second District Court of Appeal held that the McDonnell-Douglas burden-shifting framework applies to claims asserted pursuant to Health & Safety Code Section 1278.5.

Constituents, regulators, and observers of corporate governance are increasingly focused on the “effectiveness” of board performance: the extent to which its existing governance practices and orientation are consistent with (or exceed) industry standards and recognized principles.

Amidst the ongoing labor market shortages and disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic, the well-being of physicians and other front-line healthcare providers has become a topic of much attention.

Some commentators have misinterpreted the Bichai decision to mean that a medical staff and its affiliated hospital are entirely independent of each other. In reality, the two entities are practically and legally interdependent. 

ArentFox Schiff LLP is pleased to announce the expansion of its Health Care practice with the addition of Counsel Gayland O. Hethcoat II in the firm’s Los Angeles office.