Power Play: Washington Week in Review September 16
EXECUTIVE UPDATE
Thursday, September 19
Executive Order Modernizing Influenza Vaccines in the U.S. to Promote National Security and Public Health
Powers Principal Paul Moorehead Moderates U.S. DOE Office of Indian Energy Panel
Powers Principal Paul Moorehead moderated a panel yesterday at the US Department of Energy’s Office of Indian Energy, entitled “The Next Era in Indian Self-Determination: Fifty Years After Nixon’s 1970 Message on Indian Affairs.”
Powers Principal Barbara Straub Williams to Present at AHLA Fraud and Compliance Forum
Powers Principal Barbara Straub Williams will present this week at the American Health Lawyers Association (AHLA) Fraud and Compliance Forum in Baltimore, Maryland.
Powers Principal Peter Thomas Presents at PCORI Annual Meeting
Powers Principal Peter Thomas spoke on Thursday at the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Annual Meeting.
Recent Dismissals of Title IV False Claims Act Lawsuits
By Sean Beller
While the higher education space continues on an unpredictable path as administration turnover and court rulings have created an ever-changing landscape on key topics like gainful employment, borrower defense, and state authorization, False Claims Act (“FCA”) litigation has remained a consistent concern for institutions and the entities with whom they contract. Read More
Powers Principal Barbara Straub Williams to Present at HFMA Fall Education Conference
Powers Principal Barbara Straub Williams will present this week on the 340B drug pricing program at the Healthcare Financial Management Association’s (HFMA) Virginia-DC Fall Education Conference. Barbara will present with Susan Castillo of the Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters. Their presentation will discuss the latest trends and topics related to the 340B program and compliance issues related to the program.
Powers-backed Legislation Garners Endorsement from Hundreds of Healthcare Organizations
More than 370 patient and provider organizations endorsed legislation this week that would reform prior authorization requirements in Medicare Advantage, a bill that Powers Principals Peggy Tighe and Diane Millman helped draft and advance through their work with the Regulatory Relief Coalition (RRC).
Powers Counsel Steve Kuperberg Presents at George Washington University’s Healthcare Corporate Compliance Certification Program
Powers Counsel Steve Kuperberg presented this week on conducting internal investigations at George Washington University as part of the university’s Healthcare Corporate Compliance Graduate Certificate program.
Powers Principal Peggy Tighe Presents at AAKP 44th Annual National Patient Meeting
Powers Principal Peggy Tighe presented at the American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP) National Patient Meeting on September 7th.
Powers Senior Director of Government Affairs Jeremy Scott to Present at HOPA Practice Management Course
Powers Senior Director of Government Affairs Jeremy Scott will present Friday, September 13th at the Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association (HOPA) 2019 Practice Management Course.
Powers Principal Sherry Gray Selected as Lawyer of the Year by The Best Lawyers in America© 2020
Powers is proud to announce that Principal Sherry Gray has been selected as the Lawyer of the Year for education law in the District of Columbia by The Best Lawyers in America©.
Powers Principal Peter Thomas to Present at CareForum 2019
Powers Principal Peter Thomas will present Tuesday, September 10th at CareForum 2019, an annual conference taking place this year in Kansas City, Missouri.
Powers Welcomes Ryan Spraker to Education Practice
Powers is pleased to announce that Ryan Spraker has joined the firm’s education practice.
Powers Senior Director of Government Affairs Jeremy Scott Presents on Cancer Drug Parity Act
Powers Senior Director of Government Affairs Jeremy Scott gave a presentation last week on the Cancer Drug Parity Act for a Blood Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM) Advocacy Teleconference.
Ten Powers Attorneys recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2020
Powers is pleased to announce that ten of the firm’s attorneys across three practice areas have been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2020.
Powers 340B Report Leads to New Legislation in North Carolina
Powers Principal William von Oehsen and Associate Shuchi Parikh authored a report for the North Carolina legislature that led to the introduction and recent passage of new legislation.
Powers Welcomes Natalie Dobek to Healthcare Practice
Powers is pleased to announce that Natalie Dobek has joined the firm’s healthcare practice.