Health Care Law News and Insights

Emerging Class Action Litigation Trend Over Excessive PBM Fees

Published: Aug 30, 2024
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A new litigation trend is emerging regarding fiduciaries of health plans and their duties to prudently evaluate fees being charged by pharmacy benefit managers ("PBM"). Two Fortune 50 employers, Johnson & Johnson and Wells Fargo & Company, and related fiduciaries of the employers' health plans, were sued only months apart...

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HIPAA Privacy Rule Revisions Address Reproductive Protected Health Information

Published: Aug 20, 2024
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The Department of Health and Human Services (the "HHS") recently issued a final rule (the "Final Rule") amending the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ("HIPAA") Privacy Rule. Among other things, the Final Rule affords individuals greater protection on the use and disclosure of their reproductive health care information. Covered...

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Understanding Florida Statute 768.125: Liability For Alcohol-Related Injuries

Published: Aug 09, 2024
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Florida Statute § 768.125 deals with what is known as “dram shop” liability, which refers to the potential legal responsibility of businesses that sell or serve alcohol for injuries or damages caused by intoxicated patrons. This statute outlines the specific situations where these businesses can be held liable. How Does...

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