Last month, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued its 2023 Annual Report on the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), which notes the CFPB’s activities and observations related to
Continue Reading The CFPB’s Continued Spotlight on Medical Debt Emphasizes the Importance of Proper Provider Billing
Last month, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) kicked off a rulemaking process that, if enacted, would reshape the credit reporting and debt collection landscape and could have a detrimental
Continue Reading The CFPB Considers Rules to Remove Medical Debt from Credit Reports: What does this Mean for Medical and Dental Providers?
Effective July 1, 2025, Florida is implementing a significant change to its healthcare licensure framework. A new law, enacted through Florida’s House Bill 975, dramatically expands the scope of required
Continue Reading Don’t Get Caught Off Guard: New Florida Law Mandates Background Screening for Nearly All Healthcare Practitioners
A recent federal court decision has vacated the CFPB’s Medical Debt Rule, restoring the previous framework under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Credit reporting agencies can continue to include coded medical debt in consumer reports, and creditors may consider this information when making credit decisions. Healthcare providers should ensure compliance with FCRA requirements and stay alert for future regulatory changes, especially as some states continue to pursue their own medical debt reporting laws.
Continue Reading Court Vacates CFPB Medical Debt Rule: Key Takeaways for Providers
E.J. Cyran, Healthcare Lawyer and Partner at Fox Rothschild LLP, recently guested on PracticeCare®, a podcast devoted to help private practice owners stay private. The topic of the episode was identifying and avoiding landmines in agreements between private practices and other healthcare providers. You can listen to the episode on Apple or Spotify here: https://marketvisorygroup.com/podcast/e-j-cyran-on-landmines-in-agreements-with-other-healthcare-providers/ Contact E.J. Cyran at ecyran@foxrothschild.com or (610) 458-4963.
Continue Reading Avoiding Landmines in Agreements between Healthcare Providers
Florida’s healthcare providers and their insurers are on the verge of a significant adjustment to the state’s medical malpractice landscape. For over three decades, a controversial provision within Florida’s medical
Continue Reading Florida’s Medical Malpractice Reform: Navigating the Shifting Landscape for Providers
SNFs now have until August 1, 2025 to submit Medicare revalidations.
In October, we broke down the required off-cycle Medicare revalidation of all Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) in an Alert
Continue Reading UPDATE: SNFs Receive Even More Time to Complete Off-Cycle Revalidation
On February 21, the FDA announced that the shortage of semaglutide injection products has been resolved. Semaglutide has appeared on the FDA’s Drug Shortage
Continue Reading End of Semaglutide Shortage Means Big Changes for Prescribers and Compounders
In Florida, the corporate practice of dentistry is subject to stringent regulations designed to ensure that only licensed dentists have control over dental practices. This regulatory framework is crucial for
Continue Reading Florida’s Corporate Practice of Dentistry: Navigating Restrictions and the Role of Dental Practice Management Companies
E.J. Cyran, Partner at Fox Rothschild LLP, recently guested on PracticeCare®, a podcast devoted to help private practice owners stay private. The topic of the episode was identifying and
Continue Reading How Private Practices Can Avoid Landmines in Vendor AgreementsAs healthcare systems continue to adapt to an evolving landscape, the role of Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) has become increasingly important. APPs include nurse practitioners (NPs), clinical nurse specialists (CNSs)
Continue Reading The Growing Role of Advanced Practice Providers in the Healthcare Industry