Connecticut Adopts New Limits on Hospital Sale-Leaseback Deals and Private Equity Control

On May 27, 2026, Connecticut enacted new legislation that places restrictions on certain hospital real estate transactions and introduces additional oversight of private equity involvement in hospital governance and operations (the “Act”). The law limits specific sale-leaseback arrangements involving hospital main campuses and requires hospitals to submit annual certifications concerning private equity ownership, control, and operational influence.

Restrictions on Hospital Sale-Leaseback Transactions
Beginning July 1, 2027, Connecticut hospitals will be prohibited from entering into certain sale-leaseback […]

By | Jun 14, 2026 ||

HHS Expands AI-Powered Oversight to Strengthen Healthcare Fraud Detection

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently announced an expansion of its use of artificial intelligence to identify potential fraud, waste, and compliance issues involving federal healthcare funding. The initiative is intended to enhance oversight of public healthcare programs and improve the government’s ability to detect unresolved audit findings and other areas of concern.

New AI-Driven Review Initiative
The program, known as Audit Enforcement and Risk Oversight (AERO), will utilize advanced artificial intelligence […]

By | Jun 12, 2026 ||

California OHCA Proposes Expanded Oversight of Healthcare Transactions and Private Investment Activity

On May 15, 2026, California’s Office of Health Care Affordability (OHCA) released proposed regulations implementing Assembly Bill 1415, legislation that became effective on January 1, 2026. The proposed rules would significantly expand California’s healthcare transaction review framework by broadening notice requirements, increasing oversight of private equity and management services organizations (MSOs), and imposing new disclosure obligations on transaction participants.
The regulations were presented to OHCA’s Health Care Affordability Board on May 27, 2026, and are […]

By | Jun 10, 2026 ||