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Health Law Diagnosed: PBM Update Spring 2025

Mintz’s PBM practice is pleased to present its quarterly publication, PBM Policy and Legislative Update. This edition builds upon prior issues and summarizes activity from January through March (2025) that affects the PBM industry. It highlights (i) federal activities, (ii) state activities, and (iii) other noteworthy events and trends affecting the PBM industry.

We hope you find the PBM Policy and Legislative Update to be a useful resource. If you have any recommendations on additional content that would be helpful to see in future editions, please do not hesitate to reach out to our team to let us know.

Practical Policies: When Should You Hire an Employment Lawyer?

In the latest episode of the Mintz on Air: Practical Policies podcast, Member Jen Rubindiscusses with colleague and Member Andrew Bernstein when the best time is to hire anemployment lawyer. This episode is part of a series of conversations designed to helpemployers navigate workplace changes and understand general legal considerations.

Practical Policies: DEI Diplomacy

In the latest episode of the Mintz on Air: Practical Policies podcast, Member Jen Rubin explores the concept of ‘DEI Diplomacy’ with Associate Corbin Carter and how the conversation around diversity, equity, and inclusion is shifting. This episode is part of a series of conversations designed to help employers navigate workplace changes and understand general legal considerations.

Together, Jen and Corbin discuss:

1. The DEI Paradigm
2. DEI and Workplace Challenges
3. Communicating DEI in the Workplace with Diplomacy
4. Promoting Human Relationships at Work

Listen for insights on how employers can continue to evolve every day while maintain a workplace that is built on equity and trust.

Practical Policies: From Serving the Country to Serving an Employer: Successful Veteran Transition to the Private Sector

In the latest episode of the Mintz on Air: Practical Policies podcast, Member Jen Rubin hosts a conversation on successful veteran transitions to the private sector. This episode is part of a series of conversations designed to help employers navigate workplace changes and understand general legal considerations.

 

Jen is joined by Associate Tara Dunn Jackson, to discuss:

 

1. Understanding military compensation and its impact on civilian expectations
2. The transition mindset: challenges veterans face entering the workforce
3. Salary negotiation tips and employer support strategies
4. Building trust with veterans through values and leadership

 

Listen for insights on how employers can better support veterans during career transitions while fostering a culture of trust and leadership.

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Health Law Diagnosed: Health Care Transaction Review Laws and the New Normal

In the latest episode of Health Law Diagnosed, host Bridgette Keller discusses the evolving legislative and regulatory landscape impacting health care transactions, particularly for private equities and hedge funds. She is joined by Members Deb Daccord and Dan Cody, who share their insights on the likely impacts at the state level, including: An overview of state health care transaction review laws State approaches to material change transaction process Antitrust considerations in a transaction California’s changing laws: AB 1415 and SB 315 Key advice for contemplating health care transactions

Practical Policies: Discerning DEI Discrimination

In the latest episode of the Mintz on Air: Practical Policies podcast, Member Jen Rubin unpacks the recent EEOC guidance on DEI discrimination with fellow Employment Member, Geri Haight. Jen and Geri discuss the content and upshot of the EEOC guidance and provide some practical guidance for employers on how to manage the challenges these workplace developments pose for employers. This episode is part of a series of conversations designed to help employers navigate workplace changes and understand general legal considerations.

Jen and Geri discuss:

1. A breakdown of the EEOC's joint guidance with DOJ on DEI “Discrimination”
2. A discussion regarding the “Illegal DEI” concept
3. What the future holds for the workplace and DEI programs
4. The ongoing tension between federal and state laws
5. Practical guidance for employers

Listen to gain a better understanding of what the landscape looks like for DEI programs under the Trump administration and what employers should keep in mind as they consider their own programming, current and future.

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Practical Policies: Can AI Make Good Decisions in the Workplace?

In the latest episode of the Mintz on Air: Practical Policies podcast, Member Jen Rubin hosts a conversation on the role of AI in human resources decision making in the workplace. This episode is part of a series of conversations designed to help employers navigate workplace changes and understand general legal considerations.

Jen is joined by Member Andrew Matzkin, to discuss:

1. The Biden and Trump Executive Orders on AI
2. AI, Human Decision Making, and Manager Involvement
3. Bias and Trust in Workplace Decision Making
4. Key Takeaways and Future Considerations

Listen for insights on how AI could impact employment decisions, where human judgment remains critical, and what employers should keep in mind as they consider integrating AI into workplace processes.

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Practical Policies: Bridging the State and Federal DEI Chasm

In the latest episode of the Mintz on Air: Practical Policies podcast, Member Jen Rubin hosts a conversation on the divide between state and federal DEI initiatives. This episode is part of a series of conversations designed to help employers navigate workplace changes and understand general legal considerations.

 

Jen is joined by Associate Evan Piercey, to discuss:

1. Federal and state DEI policies in conflict
2. Understanding preemption and federal-state conflicts
3. Employer compliance amid federal and state tensions
4. Legal challenges and court rulings on DEI policies
5. Navigating policy uncertainty and next steps for employers

 

 

Listen for insights on how businesses can bridge the divide between state and federal DEI policies, ensure compliance with evolving regulations, and adapt to the changing legal landscape.