Recent News and Industry Developments

What Hospitals, Health Systems, and Health Care Providers Need to Know About the 2026 Amendments to Va. Code § 63.2-1509 May 28, 2026  The Virginia General Assembly has enacted significant… Read more »

May 26, 2026 The Virginia General Assembly’s 2026 legislative session produced a wave of new employment laws affecting noncompete agreements, pay transparency, paid sick leave, and a new state paid… Read more »

Hancock, Daniel & Johnson, P.C. is pleased to announce that twelve attorneys have been named to the 2026 Virginia Super Lawyers list! This recognition is reserved for attorneys who have achieved… Read more »

March 31, 2026 On July 8, 2024, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a final rule updating the regulations for Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of… Read more »

February 11, 2026 Beginning January 1, 2028, Medicare payment under the Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS), including site-neutral OPPS rates, will be conditioned on hospitals obtaining separate National Provider Identifiers… Read more »

We are proud to announce the promotion of three attorneys to Partner and one attorney to Equity Partner, recognizing their exceptional contributions, leadership, and commitment to our firm and clients.… Read more »

Hancock, Daniel & Johnson, P.C. is pleased to announce that 16 lawyers have been included in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Since it was first published in 1983, Best… Read more »

July 1, 2025 The Transforming Episode Accountability Model (“TEAM”) is a savings-driven alternative payment model that will go into effect January 1, 2026.[i] Something that sets this model apart from… Read more »

June 12, 2025 On June 3, 2025, CMS issued a statement rescinding prior guidance that had reaffirmed the obligations of hospitals and physicians to provide stabilizing treatment, including abortion care,… Read more »

Glen Allen, VA – June 3, 2025 – Hancock, Daniel & Johnson has been selected as a recipient of the American Health Law Association’s (AHLA) Top Honors award, recognizing outstanding… Read more »

May 27, 2025 Carefully drafted covenants not to compete are enforceable in Virginia provided the restraint (1) is no broader than necessary to protect a legitimate business interest of the… Read more »