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Certificates of Need (CON)
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Key:
- Active CON Program
Most Favored Nation Bans (MFN)
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Key:
- Ban currently in effect
- Pending legislative ban
Recent Action in Healthcare Markets
AB 3129 – California
Introduced: 2024 Status: In Process
This bill would require a private equity group or a hedge fund, as defined, to provide written notice to, and obtain the written consent of, the Attorney General prior to a change of control or …
SB 499 – West Virginia
Introduced: 2024 Status: In Process
Permitting care of patient by telemedicine across state lines
HB 5564 – West Virginia
Introduced: 2024 Status: In Process
Providing that small format, micro hospitals are exempt from certificate of need review
HF 4206 (see companion bill SF 4392) – Minnesota
Introduced: 2024 Status: In Process
Private equity companies and real estate investment trusts prohibited from acquiring or increasing control over providers of health care services.
SF 4392 (see companion bill HF 4206) – Minnesota
Introduced: 2024 Status: In Process
Private equity companies and real estate investment trusts prohibited from acquiring or increasing control over providers of health care services.
HB 4139 – Oregon
Introduced: 2024 Status:
This bill relates to the certificate of need program managed by the Oregon Health Authority (OHA). This bill excludes new hospitals providing inpatient psychiatric services, inpatient rehabilitation services, or inpatient or outpatient substance use treatment, …
HB 267 – Utah
Introduced: 2024 Status:
This bill proposes amendments to the current insurance laws related to telemedicine services. It mandates that a health benefit plan on the individual, small, or large group market must at minimum cover telemedicine services paid …
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Introduced: 2024 Status: In Process
This bill would require a private equity group or a hedge fund, as defined, to provide written notice to, and obtain the written consent of, the Attorney General prior to a change of control or …
SB 499 – West Virginia
Introduced: 2024 Status: In Process
Permitting care of patient by telemedicine across state lines
HB 5564 – West Virginia
Introduced: 2024 Status: In Process
Providing that small format, micro hospitals are exempt from certificate of need review
HF 4206 (see companion bill SF 4392) – Minnesota
Introduced: 2024 Status: In Process
Private equity companies and real estate investment trusts prohibited from acquiring or increasing control over providers of health care services.
SF 4392 (see companion bill HF 4206) – Minnesota
Introduced: 2024 Status: In Process
Private equity companies and real estate investment trusts prohibited from acquiring or increasing control over providers of health care services.
HB 4139 – Oregon
Introduced: 2024 Status:
This bill relates to the certificate of need program managed by the Oregon Health Authority (OHA). This bill excludes new hospitals providing inpatient psychiatric services, inpatient rehabilitation services, or inpatient or outpatient substance use treatment, …
HB 267 – Utah
Introduced: 2024 Status:
This bill proposes amendments to the current insurance laws related to telemedicine services. It mandates that a health benefit plan on the individual, small, or large group market must at minimum cover telemedicine services paid …
Next | See all Legislation Records
U.S. Anesthesia Partners of Texas, P.A. v. United Healthcare Insurance – Texas
District Court: 14th District Court, Dallas County Status: Decided
In late March, a group of doctors sued United Healthcare Insurance in Texas state court, alleging the insurance giant violated state antitrust laws. Plaintiffs U.S. …
Haller v. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services – Federal
District Court: Eastern District of New York Status: Decided
The complaint alleges that major parts of the No Surprises Act are unconstitutional. Specifically, Dr. Haller claims that the federal IDR process and prohibition of …
LifeNet v. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services – Federal
District Court: Eastern District of Texas Status: Decided
LifeNet, an air ambulance provider based in Texas that transports patients in Louisiana and Arkansas, filed suit to challenge the No Surprises Act, claiming the government treats …
Location 24 LLC v. Doctors Same Day Surgery Center & HCA Holdings – Florida
District Court: Middle District of Florida Tampa Division Status: Decided
The lawsuit claims that HCA engaged in a pattern of conduct that formed partnerships with large surgical practices in the Sarasota area, only such “partnerships” …
Brown et al. v. Hartford Healthcare – Connecticut
District Court: Superior Court Judicial District of Hartford Status: Pending
In a class action filed by seven Connecticut consumers in state court, plaintiffs allege that Hartford Healthcare acquired a monopoly on acute inpatient hospital services …
Ford Motor Company v. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Cross Blue Shield – Michigan
District Court: Eastern District of Michigan Status: Pending
On May 31, 2023, Ford filed suit against Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBS MI) and the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) in …
SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania & Strategic Organizing Center v. University of Pittsburgh Medical Center – Pennsylvania
District Court: Status: Pending
On May 18, 2023, Strategic Organizing Center (SOC)—which is a coalition of labor unions Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Communications Workers of America, and United …
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District Court: 14th District Court, Dallas County Status: Decided
In late March, a group of doctors sued United Healthcare Insurance in Texas state court, alleging the insurance giant violated state antitrust laws. Plaintiffs U.S. …
Haller v. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services – Federal
District Court: Eastern District of New York Status: Decided
The complaint alleges that major parts of the No Surprises Act are unconstitutional. Specifically, Dr. Haller claims that the federal IDR process and prohibition of …
LifeNet v. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services – Federal
District Court: Eastern District of Texas Status: Decided
LifeNet, an air ambulance provider based in Texas that transports patients in Louisiana and Arkansas, filed suit to challenge the No Surprises Act, claiming the government treats …
Location 24 LLC v. Doctors Same Day Surgery Center & HCA Holdings – Florida
District Court: Middle District of Florida Tampa Division Status: Decided
The lawsuit claims that HCA engaged in a pattern of conduct that formed partnerships with large surgical practices in the Sarasota area, only such “partnerships” …
Brown et al. v. Hartford Healthcare – Connecticut
District Court: Superior Court Judicial District of Hartford Status: Pending
In a class action filed by seven Connecticut consumers in state court, plaintiffs allege that Hartford Healthcare acquired a monopoly on acute inpatient hospital services …
Ford Motor Company v. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Cross Blue Shield – Michigan
District Court: Eastern District of Michigan Status: Pending
On May 31, 2023, Ford filed suit against Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBS MI) and the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) in …
SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania & Strategic Organizing Center v. University of Pittsburgh Medical Center – Pennsylvania
District Court: Status: Pending
On May 18, 2023, Strategic Organizing Center (SOC)—which is a coalition of labor unions Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Communications Workers of America, and United …
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News & Opinions
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Articles & Reports
British Journal of Anaesthesia
April 9, 2024
Journal of Hospital Management and Health Policy March 30, 2024
Journal of Health Economics March 28, 2024
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