Lexology July 17, 2024
Through its recent decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, No. 22-451 (S. Ct. June 28, 2024), the US Supreme Court overturned the landmark decision in Chevron U.S.A. Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc., 467 U.S. 837 (1984).
Impact on Healthcare Regulations
Federal agencies that oversee federal healthcare programs and have regulatory authority, such as the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, issue a significant number of regulations on an annual basis that impact healthcare. With the reversal of Chevron, it is likely that there will be an increase in challenges to regulations brought by entities, such as providers, that are impacted by these regulations. In addition, the reversal of...