Changes in Premerger Notification

On November 12, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a new final rule on “Premerger Notification; Reporting and Waiting Period Requirement”. This rule (the New Rule) addresses areas the FTC identified as deficiencies under the current implementation of the Hart-Scott-Rodino Improvements Act of 1976 (HSR). HSR obligates premerger reporting requirements for parties in certain…Read More

Essential Equipment and Space Considerations for a Dermatology Office

With an aging population, skin cancer awareness, and growing demand for cosmetic procedures, dermatology services are in high demand. However, physician rates are failing to keep up with the demand, creating an opportunity for dermatologists looking to open their own practices. If you’re looking to lease a space for a dermatology office, here’s what to consider…Read More

New Nursing Home Compliance Guidance

In the last days of the Biden administration, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) issued updated compliance program guidance for nursing facilities for the first time in 16 years. The Nursing Facility Industry Segment-Specific Compliance Program Guidance (Program Guidance), while non-binding, provides critical insight into how the…Read More

Mental Health Parity Final Rule

On September 9, 2024, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Treasury issued an updated Mental Health Parity final rule (Final Rule), setting forth new requirements for compliance with the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) as amended by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021.   MHPAEA requires large group health plans…Read More