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Lessons Learned From Walmart, Amazon, and Walgreens: Healthcare’s Retail Reset
Summary of article from D Magazine, by Will Maddox: Walmart, Amazon, and other major corporations have struggled to make a profitable venture into primary care, often…
Now is Not the Time to Relax: Record Settlements in Stark Law and False Claims Cases
Summary of article from Lathrop GPM, by Jesse A. Berg: In May 2024, the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) settled a False Claims Act case…
Employers Must Keep Reproductive Health Information About Their Plan Participants Private Under New HIPAA Privacy Rule
Summary of article from Akerman LLP, by Beth Alcalde, Elizabeth Hodge: The newly updated HIPAA Privacy Rule, effective June 25, 2024, provides enhanced protection for reproductive…
How Generative AI Will Change Jobs In Healthcare
Summary of article by Bernard Marr: Generative AI is poised to revolutionize healthcare by assisting in diagnosis and treatment, personalizing care, and accelerating research and development.…
What You Need To Know About Texas Consumer Data Privacy Law
Summary of article from The National Review, by Elizabeth Rogers: The Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA) is a comprehensive privacy law that applies broadly…
Ethical Implications Surrounding Use of AI in Healthcare
Summary of article from BioSpectrum, by Arpita Goyal: Algorithmic biases in AI systems, which could perpetuate historical inequalities and affect healthcare quality, need to be addressed…
Cybersecurity Policy – Developments to Watch
Summary of article from FiscalNote, by Nicole D’Angelo: Cybercrime costs are projected to rise from $9.22 trillion in 2024 to $13.82 trillion by 2028, with new…
Wegovy Maker Novo Nordisk Sues Nine Spas, Clinics and Pharmacies Over Copycat Drugs
Summary of article from Reuters, by Patrick Wingrove: Novo Nordisk, a Danish pharmaceutical company, has filed lawsuits against nine more U.S. entities, including medical spas, wellness…
FTC and DOJ Seek Public Help Identifying “Serial Acquisition Strategy” Targets
Summary of article from Seyfarth Shaw LLP, by Brandon Bigelow, Robyn Marsh: The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) are expanding their…
Is FTC’s Noncompete Rule a Concerning Development for Physicians?
Summary of article from Medical Economics, by Amanda Hill: The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a rule prohibiting noncompete clauses, potentially impacting physicians nationwide. Critics…