In this op-ed, retired Senator and former Chair of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Ben Nighthorse Campbell reflects on legislative efforts bolstering tribal economic development. Our own Paul Moorehead is thanked for his role in preparing the column—read it here!
https://tribalbusinessnews.com/sections/opinion-op-ed/13173-the-road-to-today-nighthorse-campbell-reflects-on-legislative-efforts-bolstering-tribal-economic-development
In a recent panel at the NASP Annual Meeting, Powers attorneys Peggy Tighe and Mark Ogunsusi spoke about the current legislative and regulatory status of the 340B program and recent changes by drug manufacturers that restrict access to 340B drug discounts. The panel was covered in articles by both the Pharmacy Times and Specialty Pharmacy Continuum.
Read more:
https://www.powerslaw.com/powers-attorneys-peggy-tighe-and-mark-ogunsusi-present-at-nasp-annual-meeting/
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Powers Attorneys Peggy Tighe and Mark Ogunsusi Present at NASP Annual Meeting | Powers Law Firm
Tomorrow, Powers Principal Peggy Tighe will speak on a World Congress panel about recent business and policy developments in the 340B Program. Learn more below!
https://www.powerslaw.com/?p=4466&preview=true
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Powers Principal Peggy Tighe to Present at World Congress 340B Webinar Series | Powers Law Firm
Blockchain is best known as the financial technology underpinning the cryptocurrency Bitcoin, but it also has the potential to improve transparency and security for career colleges.
Learn more from Powers Principal Nick Michiels and Summer Associate Olivia O'Hea:
https://www.careereducationreview.net/2020/08/blockchain-potential-opportunities-for-career-colleges/
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Blockchain: Potential Opportunities for Career Colleges | Career Education Review
Join ReCept Pharmacy's webinar next week to hear Powers attorneys William von Oehsen and Mark Ogunsusi discuss recent manufacturer challenges to 340B contract pharmacy arrangements. Register below!
ReCept Pharmacy
September 17 at 3:17 PM ·
Webinar Registration Now Open!!
Reserve Your Seat: https://bit.ly/2FPkZE9
With the continuing changes in Manufacturer & Contract Pharmacy relationships, don't risk your 340B net savings by relying solely on Contract Pharmacies.
Get insight from the legal experts at Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville about recent manufacturer challenges to 340B contract pharmacy arrangements that put your program in clear danger and how adding an in-house pharmacy can protect you. #healthcare #specialtypharmacy #340b
Julie Allen, a Principal in our government relations practice, was quoted in a Washington Post article yesterday on delays in prescription drug deliveries. Read it here:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/us-policy/2020/09/09/usps-prescription-drug-delays-investigation/
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Patients may have seen ‘significant’ delays in medicine deliveries by USPS, Senate report finds
We are excited to announce that Abby Felter and Taylor Dowd have joined the Powers education practice! Abby and Taylor were both previously summer associates with Powers and have now returned to the firm to begin their legal careers. Welcome!
https://www.powerslaw.com/powers-welcomes-taylor-dowd-and-abby-felter-to-education-practice/
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Powers Welcomes Taylor Dowd and Abby Felter to Education Practice | Powers Law Firm
What new opportunities are out there for assisted living facilities given the recent rise of telehealth and remote patient monitoring? Our attorneys Diane Millman and Rebecca Burke give their insights:
https://www.powerslaw.com/expanded-payment-for-patient-management-and-remote-physiological-monitoring-new-opportunities-for-assisted-living-facilities/
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Expanded Payment for Patient Management and Remote Physiological Monitoring: New Opportunities for Assisted Living Facilities | Powers Law Firm
Our government relations professionals Jeremy Scott and Joe Nahra presented last week at the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses virtual conference. See the a recording of the session this Thursday and catch their Q&A on health policy this Friday!
https://www.powerslaw.com/powers-government-relations-professionals-present-at-arn-conference/
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Powers Government Relations Professionals Present at ARN Conference | Powers Law Firm
CMS recently released COVID-19 data reporting requirements for hospitals – read a summary from Powers attorneys Mark Fitzgerald and Natalie Dobek:
https://www.powerslaw.com/cms-releases-covid-19-data-reporting-requirements-for-hospitals/
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CMS Releases COVID-19 Data Reporting Requirements for Hospitals | Powers Law Firm
We are excited to announce that Powers education attorney Katie Demedis has been promoted to Counsel, effective October 1, 2020!
Katie began her legal career at Powers in 2012 as an Associate Attorney and has been an instrumental member of our Education practice in her eight years with the firm.
Congratulations, Katie!
https://www.powerslaw.com/powers-attorney-katherine-demedis-promoted-to-counsel/
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Powers Attorney Katherine Demedis Promoted to Counsel | Powers Law Firm
Last week, Powers attorneys filed a lawsuit against HHS on behalf of their client RWC-340B. The lawsuit calls on HHS and Secretary Alex Azar to take action against pharmaceutical manufacturers that have been restricting access to 340B drugs.
Learn more here:
https://www.powerslaw.com/powers-files-lawsuit-against-hhs-on-behalf-of-client/
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Powers Files Lawsuit Against HHS on Behalf of Client | Powers Law Firm
Our Director of Government Relations Taryn Couture spoke yesterday and is speaking again today at AMCP's Specialty Connect Meeting, a program focused on specialty management in oncology. Learn more below and catch her panel at 3 pm today!
https://www.powerslaw.com/director-of-government-relations-taryn-couture-presents-at-amcp-specialty-connect-meeting/
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Director of Government Relations Taryn Couture Presents at AMCP Specialty Connect Meeting | Powers Law Firm
Congratulations to Powers Principal Peggy Tighe, who was named as a top lobbyist of 2020 by National Institute for Lobbying & Ethics!
Peggy was one of 16 lobbyists chosen for the small firm category and one of only 75 lobbyists chosen for the overall list, designating her one of the top professionals in her field.
https://www.powerslaw.com/powers-principal-peggy-tighe-named-top-lobbyist-by-national-institute-for-lobbying-ethics/
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Powers Principal Peggy Tighe Named Top Lobbyist by National Institute for Lobbying & Ethics | Powers Law Firm
Powers is seeking a full-time Legislative and Health Policy Intern to assist our team in legislative and regulatory research, analysis, and the development of health, education, and labor policy strategies. To learn more and apply, visit our careers page: https://www.powerslaw.com/available-positions/
Our attorneys Peggy Tighe and Paul Moorehead spoke to undergraduate students at American University recently about law school and their own career paths to becoming lawyer-lobbyists:
https://www.powerslaw.com/powers-attorneys-share-career-insights-with-american-university-students/
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Powers Attorneys Share Career Insights with American University Students | Powers Law Firm
Powers is pleased to announce that we have been recognized in "Best Law Firms" for the 11th year in a row.
This year, the firm received a national tier 1 ranking for Native American Law, a national tier 2 ranking for Health Care Law, and metropolitan tier 1 rankings for Native American Law, Health Care Law and Education Law.
https://www.powerslaw.com/powers-selected-to-2021-best-law-firms-by-u-s-news-best-lawyers/
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Powers Selected to 2021 “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® | Powers Law Firm
Powers is excited to share that in this year’s edition of Best Lawyers, the firm had 8 attorneys recognized in the area of health care law—more than any other firm in Washington, D.C.
Powers was founded as a health care law firm in 1983 and continues to be a leader in the region due to our talented and innovative attorneys. Learn more about the deep bench of talent in our health care practice: https://www.powerslaw.com/practicearea/healthcare/
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Healthcare Law Firm in Washington, DC | Powers Law Firm
Powers is pleased to announce that Taylor Dowd, an Associate in the firm’s education practice, was sworn into the DC Bar today. Taylor joined Powers in October 2020 after previously working as a Summer Associate with the firm and after graduating from George Washington University Law School. Congratulations, Taylor!
https://www.powerslaw.com/professional/taylor-dowd/
Powers Principal Nick Michiels recently served on a task force of contributors for Career Education Colleges and Universities' report, “Compliance and Best Practices in Student Inquiry Generation: A Guide for Schools.” Read more here:
https://www.powerslaw.com/powers-principal-nick-michiels-serves-on-compliance-taskforce/
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Powers Principal Nick Michiels Serves on Compliance Task Force - Powers Pyles Sutter and Verville PC
Powers Principal Peggy Tighe will present at the final session of Direct Connect to Congress, hosted by Women in Government Relations. Her session will focus on providing the next generation of female advocates with the tools needed to be a successful lobbyist or policy expert working on the Hill. Read more:
https://www.powerslaw.com/powers-principal-peggy-tighe-to-present-at-direct-connect-to-congress/
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Powers Principal Peggy Tighe to Present at Direct Connect to Congress - Powers Pyles Sutter and Verville PC
Powers is pleased to welcome our new Legislative Health Policy Intern, Kehl Mackesey. Kehl is a senior at the University of Georgia, where she is working toward a B.S. in Health Promotion in the College of Public Health. Welcome, Kehl!
Powers is pleased to welcome our new Legislative Health Policy Intern, Sydney Wilson. Sydney is currently working toward her Master of Public Health at George Washington University’s Milken Institute School of Public Health. Welcome, Sydney!
What effect will the Biden presidency have on higher education? Read insights from Powers Higher Education Specialist Sharon Bob as we near the inauguration:
https://www.powerslaw.com/what-does-a-biden-presidency-mean-for-higher-education/
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What Does a Biden Presidency Mean for Higher Education? - Powers Pyles Sutter and Verville PC
