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Scott Simpson represents a broad spectrum of healthcare providers, healthcare companies, and private equity companies in connection with their transactional, regulatory, and compliance matters. Having served as in-house counsel to large institutional healthcare providers, Scott has a broad healthcare practice and takes a practical approach to solving problems for his clients to most efficiently help them accomplish their goals.
Press Release
June 7, 2022
Article
NYSDOH issues guidance on New York’s material transaction disclosure law, clarifying definitions, exemptions, and applicability.
March 26, 2025
Alert
We outline what healthcare providers and companies need to know in advance as certain federal COVID-19 emergency declarations are scheduled to end in May. What’s the impact? Healthcare providers and companies must assess any operational changes implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic Determining whether any legislative or regulatory actions are extended or temporary regulatory waivers made permanent will be key to avoiding compliance issues after the various COVID-19 emergency declarations expire
Feb 15, 2023
Alert
New Article 45-A of the Public Health Law requires detailed disclosures to the New York State Department of Health and Attorney General, at least 30 days before closing. What’s the Impact? Health care entities, including physician practices and MSOs, will be required to disclose the details of “material transactions” to DOH, at least 30 days prior to closing. DOH will forward the disclosures to the AG. Failure to disclose may result in civil penalties of up to $2,000 per day. The law takes effect August 1, 2023. To clarify and implement the law, DOH will need to propose and adopt regulations, which will take substantially longer. However, DOH may attempt to implement the law through subregulatory guidance. Portions of this piece are reproduced with permission. Published May 11, 2023. Copyright © 2023 Bloomberg Industry Group, 800-372-1033.
May 11, 2023
Alert
Some programmatic healthcare provisions from the Executive Budget were included; many were not. What’s the impact? The Budget contains certain discrete non-financial provisions that impact healthcare stakeholders. While the Budget brings new Medicaid health benefit carve-outs, PBM rules, and mental health measures, key laws on transactions, medical debt consent, and provider scope of practices remain unchanged.
May 20, 2025
Alert
Governor Hochul’s Executive Budget would substantially increase the State’s oversight of healthcare transactions What’s the impact? The Executive Budget also includes substantial proposed changes to laws governing managed care, reproductive health, professional licensing, scope of practice, and more. The Executive will continue to negotiate with the State Legislature until final bills are enacted, on or about April 1, 2025.
Jan 24, 2025
