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A Discussion on What's Shaping the Future of FemTechKey Takeaways on Policy, FDA Oversight, Privacy, and Investment
October 9, 2026 | Webinar | By Traci L. Vitek, Daniel Cody, Benjamin Zegarelli
Explore key FemTech trends shaping the industry, from FDA oversight and privacy laws to policy shifts, investment readiness, and innovation.
340B Rebate Pilot — The Clock Starts NowTen Plans, 18 Drugs, One Deadline
October 7, 2026 | Blog | By Traci L. Vitek, Emmett R. Jamieson, Theresa Carnegie
HRSA’s 340B rebate pilot starts Jan. 1, 2027. Learn the approved plans, litigation risks, and readiness steps for health systems.
Washington Update: Sustainable Energy & Infrastructure — October 2026
October 5, 2026 | Article | By John Lushetsky, R. Neal Martin, John McEachern
ML Strategies reviews the latest energy and infrastructure policy developments affecting data centers, permitting, critical minerals, geothermal projects, and the grid.
The 340B Squeeze: Academic Medical Centers and Large Health Systems Have the Most to Lose
September 28, 2026 | Blog | By Traci L. Vitek, Theresa Carnegie, Brent Henry
Most of the 340B debate centers on rural hospitals and community health centers. The biggest dollars, however, sit with academic medical centers (AMCs) and large health systems, and that is where Washington’s next three moves converge.
FemTech's Real Test: Can Innovation Solve Rural America's Maternal Health Crisis?
September 14, 2026 | Blog | By Traci L. Vitek, Daniel Cody
Can FemTech help solve rural America’s maternal health crisis? Explore innovations, policy barriers, reimbursement, telehealth and access gaps.
IRS Proposes New Rules for Private Schools with Race-Based PoliciesProposed regulations could jeopardize 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, charitable deductions, and tax-exempt bond financing for affected institutions.
September 10, 2026 | Alert | By Christie Martin, R. Neal Martin, Meghan Burke
Proposed IRS regulations would prohibit race-based policies at private schools and could affect 501(c)(3) status, scholarships, and bonds.
Massachusetts Establishes New Framework for Data Center DevelopmentWhat Gov. Healey's Executive Order No. 658 Means for Developers, Investors, and Energy Stakeholders
September 9, 2026 | Alert | By Steven Baddour, Daniel Connelly, Taylor Shepherd
Massachusetts has issued a sweeping new framework for large data center development, requiring community benefits agreements, energy accountability measures, and ratepayer protections under Executive Order No. 658.
Washington Update: Sustainable Energy & Infrastructure — September 2026
September 1, 2026 | Article | By John Lushetsky, R. Neal Martin, John McEachern
Explore the latest critical minerals developments, including mining investments, battery supply chain funding, project financing, and congressional investigations into administration agreements.
Office of Strategic Capital Opens Application Window for National Security Fund Finance Program
August 25, 2026 | Blog | By John Lushetsky, John McEachern, Paul Dickerson
OSC opens applications for its National Security Fund Finance Program, offering up to $1B in financing for critical minerals supply chains.
The OPO Rule and Your Hospital's Business ModelWhat Transplant and Donor Hospitals Need to Know as CMS Finalizes the Organ Procurement Organization Rule
August 18, 2026 | Article | By Traci L. Vitek
Learn how OPTN modernization, CMS OPO reforms, and new transplant policies will impact donor hospitals, transplant centers, compliance, and planning.
340B Rebates 2.0: HRSA Revives Its Pilot Program — and Sets Up a Collision Course With Congress
August 17, 2026 | Blog | By Traci L. Vitek, Theresa Carnegie
AI: The Washington Report — August 2026 Edition
August 7, 2026 | Article | By Alexander Hecht, Traci L. Vitek, Erek Barron, John McEachern
A comprehensive review of July 2026 AI policy actions, including GOLD EAGLE cybersecurity efforts, FTC AI guidance, congressional proposals, clinical AI benchmarking, and state AI legislation.
Washington Update: Sustainable Energy & Infrastructure — August 2026
August 4, 2026 | Article | By John Lushetsky, R. Neal Martin, Myria S. Garcia
Discover how recent federal actions involving energy production, data centers, tariffs, AI, nuclear energy, and critical minerals could affect businesses and investors.
Women's Health at a Turning Point: What Federal Policy Changes Mean for the FemTech Industry
August 4, 2026 | Blog | By Traci L. Vitek, Theresa Carnegie, Karen Lovitch, Daniel Cody
For decades women's health has too often been treated as a narrow policy category, despite affecting roughly half the population. That is changing. There is now an emerging category of medicine built around regulated software, biomarker-based decision-making, and new regulatory and reimbursement pathways. FemTech now spans menstrual health, fertility, pregnancy and postpartum care, pelvic and sexual health, menopause, contraception, and conditions that affect women differently or disproportionately.
Municipal Finance Proposals to Watch During the Final Months of the 119th Congress
July 23, 2026 | Article | By Christie Martin, R. Neal Martin
Explore key municipal finance proposals before Congress, including tax-exempt advance refunding, infrastructure financing initiatives, and new nonprofit hospital reporting requirements, and learn how Mintz and ML Strategies can help organizations navigate emerging legislative developments.
Massachusetts Advances Framework for Responsible Use of Robotics
July 22, 2026 | Alert | By Marc Mantell
Learn how Massachusetts’ proposed Responsible Robotics Act could reshape robotics compliance, liability, and public safety standards.
Massachusetts Is Making a Major Bet on AI and Robotics. Is Your Organization Ready?
July 15, 2026 | Alert | By Steven Baddour, Daniel Connelly, Taylor Shepherd
ML Strategies can help you understand how Massachusetts’ latest AI and robotics proposals could shape compliance, liability, and public safety standards.
AI: The Washington Report — July 2026 Edition
July 8, 2026 | Article | By Alexander Hecht, Erek Barron, Nicole Y. Teo
Read about how Washington is turning up the pace on AI policy in the latest edition of AI: The Washington Report, a joint undertaking of Mintz and ML Strategies covering potential federal legislative, executive, and regulatory activities related to AI.
Washington Update: Sustainable Energy & Infrastructure — July 2026
July 6, 2026 | Article | By John Lushetsky, R. Neal Martin, Myria S. Garcia
Stay current on US energy policy, nuclear power, transmission planning, critical minerals supply chains, FERC actions, and energy permitting reforms affecting infrastructure and development projects nationwide.
340B at a Crossroads: What Health Systems Need to Know About Senator Cassidy's Reform Proposal A high-stakes discussion draft could fundamentally reshape one of health care's most valuable — and most scrutinized — programs.
July 1, 2026 | Blog | By Traci L. Vitek, Theresa Carnegie, Xavier Hardy
On June 25, 2026, Senate HELP Committee Chairman Bill Cassidy (R-LA) released a sweeping legislative discussion draft titled the 340B Drug Pricing Integrity and Affordability for Patients Act. This proposal represents the most significant proposed overhaul of the 340B Drug Pricing Program in more than 15 years—and if enacted, it would have profound implications for every hospital, health system, and safety-net provider currently participating in the program.
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