2024 Executive War College: Trending Topics And Legal Insight – Healthcare

Each year, the Executive War College provides valuable
information for everyone in the lab industry. The McDonald Hopkins
Healthcare team monitors trending topics discussed at the
conference and will provide key takeaways from this year’s EWC
when the sessions conclude.

Below are some of the trending laboratory legal topics we have
been monitoring:

• Laboratories and pathology groups are focused on compliance
  with Advisory Opinion 23-06 and the government’s scrutiny of
  purchased services arrangements. To learn how it may impact your
  contracts, click here.




• On Monday, April 29, 2024, the FDA released its final rule on
  laboratory-developed tests. Jane Pine Wood addresses this in her
  EWC session on Tuesday, April 30.




• The FTC’s final rule banning non-competes stirs discussion.
  Click here for a practical guide on the next steps you should
  take.




• Laboratories remain under government scrutiny, and that
  isn’t likely to change anytime soon.




• Data protection and cybersecurity have never been more
  important. Healthcare providers continue to be the primary targets
  of ransomware attacks.




• Digital pathology continues to make strides. To learn more
  about legal considerations in digital pathology business
  arrangements, click here.

One important topic that remains consistent year-over-year is
the transactional landscape – which, again, remains very active.
Use the links below for information on healthcare transactions,
guidance for those interested in selling their practice, and a look
at some of the laboratory and pathology deals the McDonald Hopkins
team has advised on.

McDonald Hopkins attorneys have a depth of experience
representing clinical laboratories and pathology groups in all
areas of business operations, from regulatory compliance to
business arrangements. To learn more about the practice areas:

The content of this article is intended to provide a general
guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought
about your specific circumstances.