Anne Talcott

The 34th Alaska Legislature’s 2026 Regular Session ended on May 20, 2026. The legislature passed numerous laws affecting Alaska healthcare entities and providers. This article covers some of the highlights....more On May 13, 2026, the Oregon Court of Appeals confirmed that licensed healthcare practitioners and hospitals have immunity under ORS 426.335(5) from claims that they were negligent in determining that person does not meet the...more Oregon’s and Washington’s legislative sessions both wrapped up earlier this month with lawmakers passing measures that will considerably impact patients and healthcare in the region. Many bills were clear attempts to slow or...more On December 11, 2025, the Oregon Supreme Court confirmed that a medical professional can face ordinary negligence claims by nonpatient third parties for physical injuries caused by their patient, at least where the medical...more