Supreme Court nominee likely pro-business, skeptical of government

Why This Topic Matters

Health care providers and compliance professionals may want to understand how changes on the Supreme Court could affect administrative deference, agency rulemaking, federal enforcement, and the legal environment surrounding Medicare and other health policy matters.

Article Sections

1. Overview of the nomination and agency deference concerns

   Introduces the nominee and summarizes why his judicial approach may matter to providers and federal regulatory oversight.

2. Court review of agency authority and provider regulation

   Discusses broader concerns about administrative agency power and how those concerns could affect the regulatory environment affecting providers.

3. Court issues coming for providers and health policy

   Addresses pending litigation themes involving federal enforcement, Medicare-related disputes, appeals, and the possible implications for health policy and coverage law.

4. Kavanaugh’s background

   Summarizes the nominee’s professional history and prior roles before his appellate court service.