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Articles by Barry Lee
Millions Are Losing Health Coverage—Affordability Depends on Where You Live
Where States Step In, Coverage Loss is Mitigated: A 50-State Survey as eAPTCs Expire In a new 50-state survey, tracking the impact of enhanced premium tax credits (eAPTCs), Manatt Health found four key crucial takeaways for states, providers and payors: Coverage affordability continues to plague Americans. The expiration of eAPTCs at the end of 2025 has led to the biggest reduction in Marketplace financial assistance since the Affordable Care Act (ACA)’s first open enrollment.
Roadmap to Strengthen Maryland’s Public Behavioral Health System for Children, Youth and Families
Jocelyn Guyer, Gina Rogari, Michaiah Parker – Manatt Health Karen Duffy, Ashley Tauler, Haley Rizkallah – Maryland Coalition of Families This Roadmap was prepared by the Maryland Coalition of Families and Manatt Health in partnership with the Maryland Department of Health’s Behavioral Health Administration.
Asylum Secured for Egyptian Man Persecuted
A Manatt team successfully secured asylum before United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for an Egyptian man who was persecuted by the Egyptian government for his democratic political beliefs. Referred to as LK, the client joined the Freedom and Justice Party (FJP) in Egypt shortly after the 2011 Egyptian democratic revolution. He campaigned on behalf of Mohamed Morsi, the FJP candidate for president in the 2012 elections.
Katz Featured in Outlier Ventures Discussing Crypto and Web3 Amid Political Developments
Manatt Financial Services Partner Michael Katz was featured in the Outlier Ventures’ “The Metaverse Podcast” where he discussed the evolution of U.S. policy and regulation on Web3, the state of crypto amidst recent political developments relating to the upcoming presidential election as well as the current investor landscape of Web3. Listen to the full podcast episode here.
Takings By The Judiciary
In his latest Daily Journal column, Manatt Appellate Senior Counsel Michael Berger discussed the California Supreme Court’s decision to Romero v. Shih.
Housing As A Health-Related Social Need: Lessons From North Carolina’s Healthy Opportunities Pilot
Manatt Health Partner Melinda Dutton and Directors Dori Glanz Reyneri and Mandy Ferguson wrote a Health Affairs article discussing lessons learned from North Carolina’s experience leveraging Medicaid to address health-related social needs (HRSN) for beneficiaries experiencing housing crises.
Manatt Obtains Asylum for Decorated Afghan Veteran and Family
A Manatt pro bono team successfully secured asylum for a decorated veteran of the Afghan military and his family members who were evacuated from the country after the Taliban took over in 2021. Referred to as SA, the client served with the National Mine Reduction Group (NMRG) in Afghanistan beginning in 2013. This group was responsible for identifying and disabling improvised explosive devices (IEDs) that were targeted at U.S. troops and their allies.
Manatt Partners with LEAP to Become First Ever Underwriter of Its Pre-L Boot Camp
Manatt is proud to be the first ever underwriter of Legal Education Access Pipeline’s (LEAP) Pre-L Boot Camp as part of its innovative model helping future legal professionals from underrepresented backgrounds successfully apply to and excel in law school.
Specialty Value Based Care: A 2024 Checklist for Survival and Success
2023 was a difficult year for specialty value based care start-ups. Revenue fell below expectations, engagement lagged and many start-ups struggled. Health system work in this arena was modest despite a critical mass of systems continuing a value based strategy. Yet value based specialty care is essential to address the bulk of total cost of care and quality opportunity that primary care can only indirectly address.
There’s Nothing Weak About the SEC’s “Weakened” Climate Disclosure Mandate
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released its long-awaited climate disclosure mandate for publicly traded companies (Final Rule). While significant portions of the proposed rule have been scaled back or outright removed, the Final Rule nonetheless thunderously ushers in a new era of data compilation and risk assessment, systems management and oversight, governance accountability and new avenues for shareholder- and activist-driven objectives and agendas.
Manatt Continues to Grow Entertainment Group with Renowned Talent Executive in New York
Binta Niambi Brown’s work with global icons across sports, music, media and entertainment as well as her extensive experience as a record executive, talent manager and artist advocate deepen Manatt’s work within the creator economy Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, a multidisciplinary, integrated professional services firm, today announced the arrival of Entertainment Partner Binta Niambi Brown in the Firm’s New York office.
FTC Bans Rite Aid From Using AI Facial Recognition Due to Falsely Tagging Consumers as Shoplifters
In a complaint filed in federal court, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission) has alleged that Rite Aid used facial recognition technology in its stores without taking reasonable steps to prevent harm to consumers who were falsely accused by employees of shoplifting or other criminal activity. The complaint also charges that Rite Aid violated a 2010 Commission data security order by failing to adequately oversee its technology service providers.
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