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Holland & Knight Assists Client in Acquisition of MetroSouth Medical Center in Blue Island, Illinois

CHICAGO – A team of Holland & Knight attorneys, led by Chicago Partner Anne Murphy, today completed a transaction in which client MSMC Investors LLC acquired St. Francis Hospital and Health Center from SSM Health Care. The historic 410-bed hospital, founded in 1905, was slated for closure after earlier efforts to find a buyer were unsuccessful. The acquisition was successfully completed on an unusually aggressive timetable. The hospital is the largest employer in Blue Island, and is known for its high quality service and excellence in cardiac care.

Health Law & Life Sciences: Alert - September 4, 2008

On July 31, 2008, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released its final rule and response to the 2008 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule in the August 19, 2008 Federal Register. The Final Rule implements significant and, in some cases, sweeping changes to the Stark law; it also clarifies CMS’ position on several important issues.

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New Rules for Contractors Performing in Overseas "Designating Operational Areas:" What You Need to Know

Service Contractor

June 18, 2008

David Dempsey - Northern Virginia
Jessica M. Madon- Northern Virginia

This article highlights the recently issued changes to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Council and Defense Acquisition Regulation (DAR) Council regarding regulations for contractors who will provide services or perform construction overseas in "designated operational areas."

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