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Will the new administration’s federal deregulation be a boon for private equity investment in healthcare providers, or will the states be the “new sheriff in town”?
In the short time he has been in office, President Trump has made good on his campaign promises to shrink the roles and staff of many government agencies, with…
In recent months, Executive Orders issued by the current Administration regarding gender-affirming care of minors have been the subject of much debate and litigation. The crux of these lawsuits is largely two Executive Orders: Executive Order 14187 (Protecting Children From Chemical and Surgical Mutilation) and Executive Order 14168 (Defending Women From Gender Ideology Extremism and…
[THIS INFORMATION HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED] The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has announced that beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) are once again back in effect and the new deadline for most businesses to report is March 21, 2025.
While businesses should be prepared to comply with this…
On January 29, the New York State Office of the Medicaid Inspector General (OMIG) published its 2025 Work Plan, which provides a preview of the OMIG’s program integrity initiatives for the upcoming year. While this post highlights several areas that the OMIG will focus on, Medicaid providers should refer to the Work Plan for…
On January 16, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced three new telemedicine rules that extend prescribing flexibilities for controlled substances, following the expiration of temporary flexibilities granted during the COVID-19 pandemic. The new rules, which include both final and proposed regulations, aim to balance patient access with safeguards against misuse.
The rules apply only…
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced on Friday, January 24, that reporting companies are not currently required to file beneficial ownership information (BOI) under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). Despite the recent decision by the Supreme Court of the United States (“SCOTUS”) to overturn the nationwide injunction of the CTA in connection with Texas…
The American Relief Act, 2025, signed into law on December 21, included a short-term extension of certain telehealth waivers that went into effect in the early days of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. These waivers, for telehealth services provided to Medicare beneficiaries, had been set to expire on December 31, but have now been…
In a new twist to the ongoing legal battle over the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has reinstated a nationwide injunction blocking its enforcement. The December 26 decision reverses a ruling issued just three days earlier that had briefly allowed the law to proceed, leaving businesses grappling with renewed uncertainty.…
On December 23, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals lifted the stay on the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), reinstating its enforcement nationwide. The CTA requires certain non-exempt entities to report the identities of their beneficial owners to the U.S. Treasury Department in order to combat financial crimes such as money laundering and terrorism financing. But…
