Healthcare Blog https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/blogs/healthcare-blog Holland &amp; Knight's Healthcare Blog provides insights and analysis on important issues and new developments in healthcare law. We cover a variety of topics including fraud and abuse, technology, health plans, facility operations, long-term care, life sciences and public policy. Tick Tock: Wait for Definitive Ruling Continues as Courts Confront FCA <em>Qui Tam</em> Constitutionality Jessica R. Sievert, Tamra Harris, Meredith S. Auten Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2026/08/tick-tock-wait-for-definitive-ruling-continues CMS Gains Exclusion Authority: What Healthcare Providers Should Be Watching Scott O'Connell Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2026/08/cms-gains-exclusion-authority-what-healthcare-providers The Pixel Problem: Advertising Triggers Health Data Obligations for Medical Aesthetic Practices Brett Elliott, Shalyn Watkins Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2026/08/the-pixel-problem-advertising-triggers-health-data-obligations CMS Final Rule Prohibits Federal Medicaid, CHIP Funding for Child "Sex-Rejecting" Procedures Jordan K. Brossi, Jennifer F. Hananoki, Robert H. Bradner, Julia Hesse Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2026/08/cms-final-rule-prohibits-federal-medicaid-chip-funding FDA Releases Draft GDUFA, PDUFA Commitment Letters as User Fee Reauthorizations Move Forward Jordan K. Brossi, Michael J. Werner, Sara M. Klock Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2026/08/fda-releases-draft-gdufa-pdufa-commitment-letters-as-user-fee New Massachusetts Law Expands Liability for Statutory Mandated Reporters Miriam McKendall, Olivia O'Dwyer, Andrew E. Silvia Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2026/08/new-massachusetts-law-expands-liability-for-statutory DOJ Announces Enforcement Priorities for National Fraud Enforcement Division Eddie A. Jauregui, Jessica R. Sievert, Meredith S. Auten, Ashley Akers, Megan Mocho, Peter Hardy Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2026/08/doj-announces-enforcement-priorities-for-national-fraud North Carolina Issues Guidance on Sales and Use Tax Refund Changes for Nonprofit Hospitals Jennifer Karpchuk, Kyle H. Wingfield Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2026/08/north-carolina-issues-guidance-on-sales-and-use-tax-refund CMS Issues Toolkit on Applied Behavior Analysis: What States and Providers Should Consider Jordan K. Brossi, John Arnold, John C. Saran Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2026/08/cms-issues-toolkit-on-applied-behavior-analysis-what-states From Voluntary to Mandatory: FDA's Proposed GRAS Rule Parker M. Reynolds, Jordan K. Brossi, Michael J. Werner, Rachel Gartner, Sara M. Klock, Michal I. Freedhoff Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2026/08/from-voluntary-to-mandatory-fdas-proposed-gras-rule RAPID Coverage Pathway Comments Due October 10, 2026 Miranda A. Franco Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2026/08/rapid-coverage-pathway-comments CMS Releases Fiscal Year 2027 IPPS and LTCH Final Rule Miranda A. Franco, Jennifer F. Hananoki Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2026/08/cms-releases-fiscal-year-2027-ipps-and-ltch-final-rule Key Considerations for Acquirers Entering the Peptides and Wellness Business Monica Kwok, Julia Hesse, Sara M. Klock, Michael J. Werner Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2026/08/key-considerations-for-acquirers-entering-the-peptides DOJ's NFED Expands Federal-State Partnerships Targeting Medicaid Fraud Emily Robey-Phillips, Jessica R. Sievert, William Brady Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2026/08/dojs-nfed-expands-federal-state-partnerships-targeting-medicaid-fraud HRSA's Revised 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program and Its Implications for 340B Hospitals Jennifer F. Hananoki, Miranda A. Franco Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2026/08/hrsas-revised-340b-rebate-model-pilot-program Medical Spa Compliance Under the Microscope Brett Elliott, Kimberly Rai Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2026/08/medical-spa-compliance-under-the-microscope DOJ Announces Expansion of Healthcare Fraud Enforcement in Greater Philadelphia Meredith S. Auten, Tooba Hussain, John C. Grugan, Peter Hardy, Allison Borgatti Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2026/08/doj-announces-expansion-of-healthcare-fraud-enforcement Holland & Knight Health Dose: August 4, 2026 Jordan K. Brossi, Sarah Starling Crossan Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2026/08/holland-and-knight-health-dose-august-4-2026 New York Freezes Medicaid Enrollment Nili S. Yolin Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2026/07/new-york-freezes-medicaid-enrollment DOJ Issues First Healthcare Declination Under New Department-Wide Corporate Enforcement Policy Jessica R. Sievert, Eddie A. Jauregui, Meredith S. Auten, Ashley Akers Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2026/07/doj-issues-first-healthcare-declination-under-new-policy CMS Issues Medicaid Provider Taxes Proposed Rule Miranda A. Franco Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2026/07/cms-issues-medicaid-provider-taxes-proposed-rule Holland & Knight Health Dose: July 28, 2026 Jordan K. Brossi, Sarah Starling Crossan Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2026/07/holland-and-knight-health-dose-july-28-2026 Holland & Knight Health Dose: July 21, 2026 Jordan K. Brossi, Sarah Starling Crossan Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2026/07/holland-and-knight-health-dose-july-21-2026 CMS Issues CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule Jennifer F. Hananoki, Larry D. Bucshon, Miranda A. Franco Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2026/07/cms-issues-cy-2027-medicare-physician-fee-schedule-proposed-rule Commentary: A Physician's Perspective on Medicare Physician Payment Reform Larry D. Bucshon Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2026/07/commentary-a-physicians-perspective-on-medicare FDA Releases Draft Commitments Letter for Medical Devices Review, Public Meeting Scheduled Jordan K. Brossi, Michael J. Werner, Sara M. Klock Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2026/07/fda-releases-draft-commitments-letter-for-medical-devices-review Holland & Knight Health Dose: July 14, 2026 Jordan K. Brossi, Sarah Starling Crossan Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2026/07/holland-and-knight-health-dose-july-14-2026 OIG Seeks Comments on Research Participant Compensation and Fraud and Abuse Dianne Bourque, Kat Denney Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2026/07/oig-seeks-comments-on-research-participant-compensation North Carolina Removes Prior Review Requirement for Dental Management Agreements Eric A. Scalzo, John Arnold, Jacob Earl Bolton, John C. Saran Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2026/07/nc-removes-prior-review-requirement-for-dental-management-agreements California Enacts SB 623, Avoids Ballot Fight on Personal Injury Recovery, Rideshare Liability Philippa J. Balestrieri, Trisha M. Rich, Joshua E. Porte, Leonard C. Brahin Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2026/07/california-enacts-sb-623 CMS Issues Sweeping CY 2027 Hospital OPPS/Ambulatory Surgical Center Proposed Rule Miranda A. Franco, Jennifer F. Hananoki, Jordan K. Brossi Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2026/07/cms-issues-sweeping-cy-2027-hospital-opps CMS Proposes Mandatory Attestation Process for Off-Campus Outpatient Departments Christina McNamara, Becca Waltuch Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2026/07/cms-proposes-mandatory-attestation-process-for-off-campus HIPAA Security Rule Amendments Now Projected for July 2027 Dianne Bourque Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2026/07/hipaa-security-rule-amendments-now-projected-for-july-2027 California AG Settlement Again Targets Friendly PC Model: What MSOs Need to Know Now Shalyn Watkins Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2026/06/california-ag-settlement-again-targets-friendly-pc-model Holland & Knight Health Dose: June 30, 2026 Jordan K. Brossi, Sarah Starling Crossan Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2026/06/holland-and-knight-health-dose-june-30-2026 Holland & Knight Health Dose: June 23, 2026 Jordan K. Brossi, Sarah Starling Crossan Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2026/06/holland-knight-health-dose-june-23-2026 CMS Issues First Proposed Rule for IRA Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Miranda A. Franco, Jennifer F. Hananoki, Jordan K. Brossi Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2026/06/cms-issues-first-proposed-rule-for-ira-medicare-drug-price-negotiation New Reporting and Disclosures Proposed for Nonprofit, Tax-Exempt Hospitals Don Stuart, Christopher J. Armstrong Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2026/06/new-reporting-and-disclosures-proposed-for-nonprofit-tax-exempt Holland & Knight Health Dose: June 16, 2026 Jordan K. Brossi, Sarah Starling Crossan Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2026/06/holland-knight-health-dose-june-16-2026 WuXi AppTec Added to DOW's 1260H List: The BIOSECURE Act Clock Is Running Michael J. Werner, Melissa A. Wong, Jordan K. Brossi, Jason Maniscalco, Sara M. Klock, Mike R. Wakefield Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2026/06/wuxi-apptec-added-to-dows-1260h-list California Enacts Mandatory Nurse-to-Patient Staffing Ratios for Acute Psychiatric Hospitals Shalyn Watkins, Samuel J. Stone Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2026/06/california-enacts-mandatory-nurse-to-patient-staffing-ratios-for-acute A Growing Wave of Proposed Legislation in 2026 Targets Healthcare Real Estate Transactions Jeffrey A. Calk, John C. Saran, Harshita Rathore Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2026/06/a-growing-wave-of-proposed-legislation-in-2026-targets-healthcare Holland & Knight Health Dose: June 9, 2026 Jordan K. Brossi, Sarah Starling Crossan Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2026/06/holland-and-knight-health-dose-june-9-2026 Federal IDR Process Overhaul Finalized: What Stakeholders Need to Know Jennifer F. Hananoki, Jennifer Rangel, Melissa A. Wong, Parker M. Reynolds, Kat Denney Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2026/06/federal-idr-process-overhaul-finalized New York's FY 2026-27 Enacted Budget: Healthcare Regulatory Proposals Fail to Advance Nili S. Yolin Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2026/06/new-yorks-fy-2026-27-enacted-budget-healthcare-regulatory-proposals CMS Issues Interim Final Rule Implementing Medicaid Community Engagement Requirements Miranda A. Franco Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2026/06/cms-issues-interim-final-rule-implementing-medicaid-community Holland & Knight Health Dose: June 2, 2026 Jordan K. Brossi, Sarah Starling Crossan Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2026/06/holland-and-knight-health-dose-june-2-2026 H.R. 1 and Beyond: The CMS Proposal to Cap Medicaid State-Directed Payments at Medicare Rates Robert H. Bradner, Jennifer F. Hananoki, Miranda A. Franco Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2026/06/hr-1-and-beyond-understanding-cms-proposal-to-cap-medicaid