HHS Rule Blocks Enforcement Actions Based Solely On Guidance
By EsqSocial Corporation 20/01/21
On January 12, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a final rule on “Transparency and Fairness in Civil Administrative Enforcement Actions.” The rule, which was effective immediately, states that HHS can rely only on statutes and regulations in bringing civil enforcement actions. Standards set forth in agency guidance documents may not be the sole basis for HHS actions......
By: Rivkin Radler LLP