Introducing Legal Diagnosis: A McDonald Hopkins podcast where law meets healthcare

April 22, 2025

Podcast

McDonald Hopkins would like to introduce Legal Diagnosis, a podcast where law meets healthcare. Each monthly episode, healthcare attorneys Elizabeth Sullivan, Emily Johnson and Jane Pine Wood, will break down the legal pulse of the healthcare, pathology and laboratory industries – going over what's new, what's next and what you need to know. In just about 20 minutes, they'll cover hot topics, compliance headaches, and regulatory shifts happening in the field. Plus, they'll be joined by legal pros, healthcare insiders, and industry leaders who bring real-world insight to the table.

In the first installment, Liz, Emily and Jane review the recent court decision relating to the FDA's attempt to regulate Laboratory Developed Tests.

Stay tuned for next month's episode, where they will be reviewing the trending topics discussed at the 30th Annual Executive War College in New Orleans, LA.

McDonald Hopkins' Rachel Carey will be presenting via webinar to the American Alliance of Orthopedic Executives regarding Strategic Planning for Adding New Service Lines: Legal, Operational, and Compliance Essentials.

The Sorensen opinion establishes that payments for marketing and advertising services, without more, do not violate the Anti-Kickback Statue if the payee does not have the ability to influence healthcare decisions. This reduces risk for providers using third-party marketers, advertising agencies, or lead generators, provided those entities do not exert improper influence over healthcare decision-makers.

On Tuesday, January 22, 2025, the Trump administration directed all federal health agencies to pause external communications through Feb. 1, 2025. As a result of the communication pause, policy information and guidance from HHS agencies may be delayed.

Introducing Legal Diagnosis: A McDonald Hopkins podcast where law meets healthcare

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