“Lost Time” Ruled Sufficient Harm for Data Breach Claim To ProceedBy Lawrence A. MansonCorporate Law Departments, December 2025Olson v. Ferrara Candy Company, a June 25 Illinois appellate court ruling, while not in a health care context, expands data breach concerns and signals a need for health care organizations to review cybersecurity systems and consider enhancements.
A Bloc of 20 State Attorneys General Highlight Board Certification Barriers in Reproductive and Gender-Affirming CareBy Sumaya M. NoushHealth Care Law, October 2025A coalition of 20 state attorneys general (AGs) submitted formal testimony to the American Medical Association (AMA) on May 22, 2025, urging the AMA to take a stance against the imposition of in-person medical board certification requirements in states that have enacted laws criminalizing reproductive and gender-affirming care. This request reflects growing concern over the intersection of state criminal statutes and interstate professional credentialing obligations. This brief article analyzes the implications of the AGs’ request, the challenges posed by divergent state laws, and the potential role of the AMA and other certifying bodies in safeguarding both providers and patients in a fractured legal environment. As of late August 2025, the question of where and how physicians must take board exams has not yet been resolved nationally.
HIPAA Settlements Continue Emphasis on Risk AnalysisBy Rick L. Hindmand & Emily JohnsonHealth Care Law, October 2025Learn more about the recommendations to mitigate or prevent cyber-threats promulgated by the Office for Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
“Lost Time” Ruled Sufficient Harm for Data Breach Claim To ProceedBy Lawrence A. MansonHealth Care Law, October 2025Olson v. Ferrara Candy Company, a June 25 Illinois appellate court ruling, while not in a health care context, expands data breach concerns and signals a need for health care organizations to review cybersecurity systems and consider enhancements.
Recent Prosecutions, Announcements Show Trump DOJ’s Focus on Curbing Health Care FraudBy Jay SchleppenbachHealth Care Law, October 2025Recent announcements from the United States Department of Justice emphasize health care fraud is a top white collar enforcement priority for the Trump administration. Health care companies and individual providers must take care to ensure they do not come under the government's microscope.
7th Circuit Stops Providers Suing Illinois Medicaid for Untimely MCO PaymentsBy Lawrence A. MansonEmployee Benefits, August 2025The Seventh Circuit ruled that Illinois health care providers cannot sue the state under § 1983 to enforce timely Medicaid payments from managed care organizations. This decision may worsen delayed payments, threaten provider participation, and reduce access to care—especially for smaller hospitals like Saint Anthony, which brought the case. The dissent warned of serious risks to the Medicaid system and patients.
7th Circuit Stops Providers Suing Illinois Medicaid for Untimely MCO PaymentsBy Lawrence A. MansonHealth Care Law, May 2025The Seventh Circuit ruled that Illinois health care providers cannot sue the state under §1983 to enforce timely Medicaid payments from managed care organizations. This decision may worsen delayed payments, threaten provider participation, and reduce access to care—especially for smaller hospitals like Saint Anthony, which brought the case. The dissent warned of serious risks to the Medicaid system and patients.
DME Marketing Scheme Is Not Criminal, Rules 7th Circuit, Overturning 42-Month Prison SentenceBy Lawrence A. MansonHealth Care Law, May 2025On April 14, 2025, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals overturned the conviction of Sorenson, the owner of a medical equipment company, for allegedly violating the federal Anti-Kickback Statute. The Court found insufficient evidence that payments made in a marketing scheme constituted illegal referrals under the statute, emphasizing that the physicians involved made independent decisions and were not significantly influenced. The ruling critiques the government's broad interpretation of the statute and highlights the legal uncertainty surrounding what constitutes a referral. The decision underscores the need for clearer standards in Anti-Kickback prosecutions, especially given the high bar for overturning convictions.
Exemptions to Notary Certification Requirements for RenewalBy Ariana Thao & Lawrence StarkHealth Care Law, May 2025As Health Care attorneys, we routinely draft documents that require notarization, such as powers of attorney for property, deeds, various affidavits, and banking documents. As such, access to a notary and maintaining a notary certification can be crucial. Commencing January 1, 2024, requirements changed to obtain and renew a notary certification. But there are exceptions, which are discussed in this article.
A Foot in Each Canoe Is Getting Harder: Deploying Value-Based Care Models Amid Competing DemandsBy Sumaya M. NoushHealth Care Law, May 2025Despite growing interest in value-based care (VBC), most U.S. hospitals and health systems have not fully transitioned from the traditional fee-for-service (FFS) model due to financial, operational, and competitive challenges. Some progress has been made, especially in primary care and specialties like nephrology, supported by successful CMS pilot programs. However, political shifts, particularly upcoming changes under the Trump Administration, may reshape federal priorities for VBC. While full adoption remains slow, hospitals can take meaningful steps now—like improving data analytics, care coordination, and evidence-based clinical practices—to prepare for and succeed in a value-based future.
Universal Health Care – What Would It Take?By James EngelmanHealth Care Law, May 2025The purpose of the chair's article is to pose considerations to be addressed in any universal health coverage plan, of which the HCAI Act is but one example. These considerations are presented below—generally without solutions, which would depend on the levels of health care expansion sought.
Recent Developments in Health LawBy Lawrence A. MansonHealth Care Law, October 2024Recent developments in nursing homes, medical records, insurance coverage, and liability/malpractice of interest to health care law practitioners.
All the Latest Developments in Health Care LawBy W. Eugene Basanta, Elizabeth LaRocca, & Michael LeeHealth Care Law, September 2023Summaries of recent federal and Illinois health care law cases.
Nursing Home Arbitration Agreements: Finding the Right BalanceBy Julien LeBlanc, Nicole Harrison, & Lawrence StarkHealth Care Law, September 2023In a series of opinions, the the appellate court invalidated nursing home arbitration agreements under state contract law.
All the Latest Developments in Health Care LawBy W. Eugene Basanta, Sydney Ericson, Ruth Kvistad, & Elizabeth LaRoccaHealth Care Law, September 2022Summaries of recent federal and Illinois health care cases.
