Last year, we published this blog post about a case filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey by two out-of-state physicians alleging that New Jersey’s telehealth licensure requirements were unlawful because they violated the physicians’ freedom of speech by preventing them from communicating with New Jersey residents without a valid
New legislation signed by New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill will now exempt certain qualified Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs) from longstanding joint protocol requirements, allowing them to practice independently. This Client Alert from our healthcare team provides an overview of the new law’s provisions, as well as related exceptions, compliance obligations, and key considerations for stakeholders.
One of the most immediate developments affecting hospitals is a new compliance requirement for off-campus hospital outpatient departments (OPDs) enacted through the FY2026 federal appropriations bill.
Beginning January 1, 2028, hospitals must obtain a unique National Provider Identifier (NPI) for each of its off-campus outpatient departments. Hospitals will also be required to attest that
Early federal enrollment data for the 2026 Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace plan year indicates a meaningful decline in coverage following the expiration of enhanced premium tax credits, which may have significant implications for hospitals and providers as coverage affordability pressures grow and payer mix volatility increases.
Enrollment Declines Following Subsidy Expiration
Implementation of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) continues to reshape Medicaid financing structures across the country. In early 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued several regulatory actions that operationalize key OBBBA provisions that affect how states fund Medicaid programs and how hospitals receive supplemental payments.
Two developments that are
The Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program, created under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), has moved from authorization to implementation with the distribution of the first $10 billion in federal funding for fiscal year 2026 (FY26). The RHT program represents a $50 billion, five-year federal initiative designed to strengthen rural healthcare infrastructure and expand
Since the enactment of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) in mid-2025, the healthcare industry has been navigating a period of accelerated policy change affecting coverage, reimbursement, and care delivery. As the implementation of OBBBA-authorized funds continues, the data offers insights into how the law is reshaping the healthcare landscape at both the national
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) has taken several significant actions affecting the state’s solar and energy storage programs, primarily in response to Governor Mikie Sherrill’s Day One Executive Orders addressing New Jersey’s energy cost crisis. This Client Alert from our Energy & Renewable Resources team provides the details.
Medicare telehealth received a critical, if temporary, reprieve with the enactment of new legislation that extends key pandemic-era telehealth flexibilities that were set to expire on January 31, 2026, to December 31, 2027. In this Client Alert from our healthcare team, learn more about the impacts of the new law and why providers, health systems
Healthcare providers in New Jersey operate in one of the most highly regulated environments in the state, where employment law changes can directly affect daily operations, compliance obligations, and risk exposure. New legislation expanding employee leave and job-protection rights requires healthcare employers to reassess existing policies and practices to ensure they align with evolving state