Crowell & Moring Expands Healthcare Litigation Team, Boosts Nationwide Reach
Crowell & Moring expands its healthcare litigation practice with 16 partners from Reed Smith, enhancing nationwide legal services across managed care and healthcare law.
Federal Court Boosts Alignment Healthcare's Medicare Advantage Star Rating to 4 Stars
Federal court ruling increases Alignment Healthcare's Arizona Medicare Advantage HMO star rating from 3.5 to 4 stars, enhancing plan quality recognition and CMS bonus eligibility.
Court Vacates Key Portions of 2024 HIPAA Privacy Rule on Reproductive Health Information
The U.S. District Court vacated major parts of the 2024 HIPAA Privacy Rule on reproductive health information, impacting data privacy compliance and healthcare regulation. Covered entities must update Notices of Privacy Practices by February 2026.
Federal Judge Halts Key CMS Staffing Rules for Long-Term Care Facilities
A federal court has blocked key staffing requirements in the 2024 CMS rule for long-term care facilities, creating regulatory uncertainty amid ongoing litigation and legislative attempts to pause implementation until 2034.
Supreme Court Upholds ACA Preventive Care Coverage, Influencing Healthcare Investments
The Supreme Court's 2025 ruling affirms ACA preventive service coverage, shaping pharmaceutical, diagnostic, and insurance sector investments amid evolving HHS regulations.
Supreme Court Reviews Key Cases Impacting U.S. Healthcare and Civil Rights
The U.S. Supreme Court reviews pivotal cases on healthcare access, birthright citizenship, voting rights, and educational policies, influencing insurance and regulatory frameworks nationwide.
Supreme Court Reviews Constitutionality of HHS Preventive Services Task Force Appointment Power
The Supreme Court evaluates the constitutionality of the HHS Secretary's power to appoint members of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, impacting federal health coverage mandates under the Affordable Care Act.