Exclusive: Healthcare attorney breaks down new private equity rules

HealthExec zooms in on laws passed in Massachusetts, Oregon and California that are set to change how hedge funds interact with patient care organizations.

In total, 22 facilities will benefit from the money, provided by the Statewide Health Care Facility Transformation Program. Projects include cybersecurity upgrades and telehealth implementation, in addition to EHR upgrades.

By signing an executive order, President Donald Trump has shifted marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III controlled substance, opening the door for medical and research uses nationwide. 

A Hail Mary attempt by a bipartisan group to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits failed. The new bill contains some reforms, including new reporting requirements for PBMs and support for association health plans. It now faces the Senate.