This monthly update highlights key regulatory developments, enforcement trends, and
compliance issues affecting health care providers across the continuum – from solo practices to hospitals and large physician groups. Each section includes practical action items to help you assess risk and prepare for upcoming obligations.


Regulatory Developments

Iowa HF 2635 Brings Significant Changes to Prior

May 2026

Iowa has enacted significant reforms to its Certificate of Need (CON) program through House File 2635, signaling a clear shift toward a more limited regulatory framework for healthcare capital projects and service expansion.

For healthcare providers, the practical takeaway is straightforward: fewer projects will require CON review, and those that do will face

This monthly update highlights key regulatory developments, enforcement trends, and
compliance issues affecting health care providers across the continuum – from solo practices to hospitals and large physician groups. Each section includes practical action items to help you assess risk and prepare for upcoming obligations.


Regulatory Developments

HIPAA Claims Attachment Standards Become Effective

The U.S.

This monthly update highlights key regulatory developments, enforcement trends, and compliance issues affecting health care providers across the continuum – from solo practices to hospitals and large physician groups. Each section includes practical action items to help you assess risk and prepare for upcoming obligations.  April developments reflect increased scrutiny of emerging care delivery models,

This monthly update highlights key regulatory developments, enforcement trends, and compliance issues affecting health care providers across the continuum – from solo practices to hospitals and large physician groups. Each section includes practical action items to help you assess risk and prepare for upcoming obligations.


Regulatory Developments

New Federal Activity Emphasizes Billing Integrity and Accessibility

This monthly update highlights key regulatory developments, enforcement trends, and compliance issues affecting health-care providers across the continuum – from solo practices to hospitals and large physician groups. Each section includes practical action items to help you assess risk and prepare for upcoming obligations.


Regulatory Developments

Continued Enforcement Focus on Data Security and Billing Integrity

This monthly update highlights key regulatory developments, enforcement trends, and compliance issues affecting health-care providers across the continuum – from solo practices to hospitals and large physician groups. Each section includes practical action items to help you assess risk and prepare for upcoming obligations.


Regulatory Developments

HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices Updates Due February 16,

Brick Gentry P.C. is pleased to announce the relaunch of our Healthcare Law Update, a monthly publication designed for Iowa’s healthcare providers, including hospitals, clinics, rural health systems, behavioral health organizations, physician groups, and individual practitioners.

Beginning January 2026, our healthcare practice group will provide regular insights on key legal and regulatory developments affecting healthcare