Health Care Law News and Insights

On February 15, 2021, ASTM International, a voluntary standards-setting organization, approved a new national standard for barrier face coverings (BFCs) that establishes minimum design, performance, labeling and care requirements for disposable and reusable face masks. This standard is the first of its kind, providing consumers with long-awaited guidance for purchasing...

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In United States v. Merino, No. 19-50291, 2021 WL 754589 (9th Cir. Feb. 26, 2021), the court of appeals reversed the conviction of Marina Merino of conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1349 and eight counts of healthcare fraud in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1347....

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On March 30th, Jones Day co-sponsored with the American Hospital Association (AHA) and HEAL Trafficking "Expanding Hospital Leadership in the Fight Against Human Trafficking," a virtual convening to expand the role of hospitals and other health care leaders in combating human trafficking. The event brought together C-suite level leaders who...

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