Healthcare

Maine Implements New Shield Law to Safeguard Reproductive and Gender-Affirming Healthcare Starting Friday

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AUGUSTA, Maine — A new law in Maine comes into effect on Friday, establishing robust protections for individuals seeking reproductive health services or gender-affirming care. This legislation makes Maine one of the states at the forefront of shielding patients and healthcare providers from out-of-state legal actions amid growing national tensions surrounding these issues. The law, known informally as the shield law, is designed to ensure that Maine remains a safe haven for reproductive rights and transgender health care. It prevents public agencies from cooperating with interstate investigations aimed at imposing liabilities on Maine-based health professionals … Read more

Orrick Expands Its Reach with Seven-Member Healthcare Regulatory Team in Washington DC and Boston

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Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, a prominent global law firm, has announced the expansion of its services with the addition of a specialized healthcare regulatory team. This new team, comprised of seven seasoned lawyers, has joined Orrick’s offices in Washington, D.C. and Boston, indicating a strategic enhancement of the firm’s capabilities in healthcare law. The movement of these lawyers, who bring a rich background in intricate healthcare regulations and strategic business advice, underlines Orrick’s commitment to reinforcing its service offerings amid a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape. This expansion aims not only to address the rising … Read more

Repealing Certificate of Need Laws: The Impact on Healthcare Access and Hospital Closures Revealed

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Franklin, Tennessee – A recent opinion piece by Wendy Long argues against the repeal of Certificate of Need (CON) laws in Tennessee, claiming that it would lead to decreased access to healthcare. However, evidence suggests that repealing CON laws can actually increase accessibility. Under CON laws, healthcare facilities face barriers to opening or expanding, hindering competition and limiting options for patients. Long and other CON law proponents assert that hospitals will close without the protection of CON laws, as new facilities could attract privately insured patients and leave existing hospitals with only uninsured or under-insured … Read more

Controversial Bankruptcy Trial Pits Troubled Prison Health-Care Provider Against Outraged Federal Officials and Civil Rights Groups

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HOUSTON – A controversial legal maneuver in the bankruptcy trial of troubled prison health-care provider Tehum Care Services Inc. is drawing attention from federal officials and civil rights groups. The trial, set to begin Friday in the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, will test the validity of a settlement proposed by Tehum that would strip prisoners and others of their right to sue parties involved in the takeover and bankruptcy of Corizon Health Inc., the nation’s former largest prison healthcare provider. Tehum, a shell company established to absorb legal liabilities of … Read more