07.19.18
On June 25, 2018, the Supreme Court held that American Express Co.’s “non-discrimination” rules that prevented merchants from steering customers to other credit card brands do not violate the federal antitrust laws.
California Governor Jerry Brown signed A.B. 375, the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA), into law on June 28, 2018.
07.10.18
The use of telemedicine services is growing nationwide as providers and payors seek to improve access and better manage patient care, while reducing health care spending.
06.26.18
On June 7, 2018, Virginia joined 32 other states and the District of Columbia in expanding Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act to adults with incomes at or below 138% of the federal poverty level (FPL).
06.20.18
On June 4, 2018, the Supreme Court issued its opinion in Masterpiece Cakeshop, Ltd. v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission, Case No. 16-111.
Despite the uncertainty and divisiveness in the political realm, there is one issue that appears to be bipartisan—the government’s continued focus on prosecuting healthcare fraud.
Given the depth and breadth of service offerings now available, and the level of commitment that large and complex health systems are making to their telehealth programs, the widespread adoption of telehealth services within healthcare systems seems inevitable.
Join Us on July 31 from 1:00–2:30 p.m. ET for a New Manatt Webinar, ‘Ransomware Attacks in Healthcare: Preparing and Protecting Your Organization.’
Manatt Health partner Linda Moroney has been elected to the board of the American Health Law Association (AHLA).
On May 17–18, 2018, the American Bar Association (ABA) and American Health Law Association (AHLA) hosted their biannual Antitrust in Healthcare Conference in Arlington, Virginia.