Health Care Law News and Insights

Health Plans’ Gag Clause Attestations Due December 31, 2023

Published: Mar 06, 2023
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Under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA), group health plans and health insurance issuers are required to annually attest that they are in compliance with the CAA's gag clause prohibition. On a high level, the CAA's gag clause prohibition rule essentially prohibits plans and issuers from entering into agreements with...

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The Room Where It Happens: The Autonomy Of The Hospital Ethics Committees Post-Dobbs

Published: Jul 18, 2022
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Since the issuance of the Dobbs decision, there's been significant discussion by lawyers, philosophers, healthcare providers and political leaders. The ruling has created uncertainty and confusion for those working in the healthcare space, and as lawyers, we are now being asked to advise our clients on myriad issues ranging from criminal culpability...

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Recent Medicare Advantage Plan Settlement Highlights Anti-Kickback Statute’s Breadth

Published: Jul 12, 2022
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A recent settlement involving a Medicare Advantage plan should serve as a reminder that the federal Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) is broad and far-reaching, both on its face and in practice. On July 1, 2022, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of...

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